Statement of filiation — sworn template
This statement attests, under oath, to the parent-child relationship between two people, when that relationship cannot be clearly established from the documents available (missing birth certificate, differing spelling, untranslated foreign document, etc.).
It is often requested for an immigration application, an estate matter, or another administrative process where the parent-child relationship must be confirmed.
What is this template for?
It formally records, under oath, the confirmation of a parent-child relationship between two identified people, for an organization.
When can it be used?
- Confirming a parent-child relationship for an immigration or sponsorship application
- Supporting an estate process when the parent-child relationship is not clearly documented
- Completing a file when the birth certificate is missing, illegible, or shows a discrepancy
Before using it
If the receiving organization provides its own statement-of-filiation form (common in immigration), that official form must be used first.
Create my declaration
Fill out a short form to prepare your personalized declaration, then download it — everything happens in your browser.
Need your declaration commissioned?
Book a session with an online commissioner for oaths — CAD $29, up to 3 documents per session.
Important notice
This template is provided for informational purposes only. It is not an official government form, nor legal advice, and does not replace a birth certificate or a judgment establishing filiation. Check the exact format the recipient expects before using this template.