This information is for authorised witnesses. Visit SA.GOV.AU for general information about statutory declarations.
A statutory declaration is a legally binding written statement of fact made for official or legal purposes.
The person making a statutory declaration (the declarant) must sign the document in the presence of an authorised witness.
Am I an authorised witness?
An authorised witness for South Australian statutory declarations is somebody prescribed in the Oaths Regulations 2021 who must have a connection to South Australia. This includes:
- Justices of the Peace
- police officers
- court registrars
- bank managers
- medical practitioners
- accountants.
See authorised witnesses for the complete list.
How to witness statutory declarations
From 1 January 2025, authorised witnesses will be able to witness a statutory declaration online.