Organizations often also ask for a health professional's attestation: the sworn declaration describes your role, but does not establish a diagnosis or the cared-for person's health condition.
In what situations is it requested?
- a leave request to an employer;
- an aid or benefit process reserved for caregivers;
- supporting a disability or support application concerning the cared-for person;
- showing the frequency and nature of the help provided.
What should the declaration contain?
- the identity of the caregiver and of the cared-for person;
- your relationship to them;
- the nature, frequency and duration of the help provided;
- a statement of truthfulness.
How does this relate to disability benefits?
A caregiver may also support, by a declaration, the application of the person they help. That is a neighbouring subject, covered in our article on disability benefits.
Sworn declaration for a disability benefit
Can it be sworn online?
Yes, when the document and situation are eligible for remote oath commissioning, by videoconference.
Online oath commissioning in Québec: how does it work?
Assermentation Express
Assermentation Express is not a health professional or an assistance body and does not confirm the cared-for person's health condition. This service is limited to receiving the oath or solemn affirmation on a document already prepared.