What Is a Statutory Declaration of Invitation?

A Statutory Declaration of Invitation is a sworn legal document in which the inviter affirms their intent to invite a specific individual to visit Canada. It is similar to a regular invitation letter — but made under oath or solemn affirmation in front of a licensed notary.



This declaration is often required in more formal or high-risk applications, such as:

• Sponsoring extended family members with limited documentation
  Inviting individuals from countries with high visa refusal rates
• Responding to specific embassy or consular instructions
• Clarifying long-stay visits or multi-visit entries

Why It Needs to Be Notarized

This isn’t just a letter — it’s a sworn legal statement. Notarization confirms:



• The declaration was made voluntarily
  
• The inviter’s identity has been verified
  
• The document can be used as official evidence before IRCC or a visa officer
  
• The statement holds legal weight in Canada and abroad
  
  

What It Includes?

A statutory invitation declaration typically contains:

• The full legal name and address of the inviter
  
• Canadian citizenship or PR details
  
• The name and relationship of the invitee
  
• Purpose and duration of visit
  
• A sworn statement of responsibility (accommodation, finances, etc.)
  
• Official notarial seal and signature
  

When to Use It

• When IRCC, a visa officer, or embassy specifically requests it
  
• When supporting documents are weak or incomplete
  
• When inviting a parent, partner, or relative from a high-risk country
  
• As a supplemental document alongside a notarized invitation letter
  

Our Notarization Process

We offer both in-person and remote notarization:

Online Appointments
Submit your draft or use our provided template. We verify your ID on video, witness your signature, and issue a secure notarized PDF.

In-Person Appointments
Visit our Vaughan office at 60 Disera Dr. We notarize your declaration on-site with fast turnaround.