The commissioner receives your oath as to the accuracy of your declaration: they do not verify the facts or judge the value of your testimony.
In what situations is it requested?
- an insurance claim following an accident or loss;
- a civil proceeding where a written statement is useful;
- a process with a public body or an employer;
- settling a dispute between neighbours, tenants or partners.
What should the declaration contain?
- the witness's identity and contact details;
- the date, time and place of the event;
- what the witness personally saw or heard, without speculation;
- a statement of truthfulness.
What should be avoided?
Stick to the facts you observed yourself. Avoid opinions, rumours and legal conclusions: a false or misleading sworn declaration can have serious consequences for its author.
Witness declaration for a workplace accident
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 an investigator or a legal adviser and does not write your statement for you. This service is limited to receiving the oath or solemn affirmation on a document already prepared.