Notarizing the IMM5409 Common Law Declaration in Vancouver, BC

Brosgall Legal | Notary Services can assist you with your Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (the IMM5409 form).

How do prove common-law status

Items that can be used as proof of a common-law relationship include:

• a statutory declaration of a common-law union (IMM5409)
• statements for shared bank accounts
• shared credit cards
• proof of shared ownership of residential property
• shared residential leases
• shared rental receipts
• bills for shared utilities accounts, such as electricity, gas, or telephone
• proof of shared management of household expenses
• evidence of shared purchases (especially of household items)
• mail addressed to either or both of you at the same address
• important documents for both of you showing the same address, such as identification documents, driver's licences, or insurance policies
• any other documents that show you have been living together

Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409) Requirements

Before you and your partner both sign and swear the IMM5409 declaration, we ensure you have both read and fully understood the IMM5409 form. You will then both swear that the statements in the document are true. The legal requirements for statutory declarations are as follows:

1. You must both be physically present with the Commissioner of Oaths when signing.
2. You must both indicate that you have read and understood the  document.
3. You both make the declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same legal force and effect as if made under oath.
4. The Commissioner of Oaths must check both your government issued photo IDs. 

After all this, the two partners can sign the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law, and we apply our stamp and notarial seal to your document.

Vancouver Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public, and Lawyer

As a Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public and Lawyer, Mr. Brosgall is fully qualified, licenced and insured to swear the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law (IMM5409). If you have any questions, or want to book an appointment, please send us an email or call us at 604-685-2326. You may also visit our home page for further information. Same day service and walk-ins are always welcome.