Cohabitation is not automatically a common-law union: this declaration describes who lives under the same roof, without legally characterizing the relationship.
In what situations is it requested?
- an application for aid or a benefit calculated on household composition;
- home insurance or housing files;
- a process with an organization that must know a residence's occupants;
- confirming a shared address for official documents.
What should the declaration contain?
- the identity of all occupants concerned;
- the address and the start date of the cohabitation;
- the nature of the relationship (roommates, family, housing) and how expenses are shared, if useful;
- a statement of truthfulness.
Cohabitation or common-law union?
If your process aims to prove a couple relationship, it is rather a declaration of common-law union, a document subject to different criteria.
Proof of a couple relationship
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 does not determine the legal nature of your relationship or your eligibility for a benefit. This service is limited to receiving the oath or solemn affirmation on a document already prepared.