This declaration is generally requested as a last resort, when all the usual documentary evidence (birth certificate, passport, baptismal certificate) is unavailable.
In what situations is it requested?
- a person born in a country or region where birth records were not systematically kept;
- birth documents lost, destroyed, or never issued;
- discrepancies between several documents regarding the date of birth;
- a benefits application where age is a determining eligibility criterion.
Who can sign this declaration?
Generally the applicant themselves, sometimes accompanied by a corroborating declaration from a relative or someone who has known their family for a long time.
What should the declaration contain?
- the declarant's full identity;
- the declared date of birth and the facts supporting it;
- the absence of the usually required documents and the reason for that absence;
- a statement of truthfulness.
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 public pension plan. This service does not determine your eligibility for a benefit — always check the exact requirements of the plan concerned before booking.