GUIDELINES FOR MAKING A STATUTORY DECLARATION

HOW DO I MAKE A STATUTORY DECLARATION? 

Obtain a statutory declaration form

The form can be obtained free of charge from The Law and Courts Building at KM 1 ½ Jalan Tutong, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1910, Brunei Darussalam, Judicial Departments in Kuala Belait, Tutong and  Temburong. 

Fill in the Statutory declaration form

If your statutory declaration is required by a particular Government Ministry or department, find out from them what you are required to declare.

You must ensure that the form is properly filled up and completed before swearing or affirming it.

Payment of stamp duty

Stamp duty is paid at  the Cashier  counter in The Law and Courts Building, Bandar Seri Begawan.

The amount of stamp duty to be paid is $7.00 for a statutory declaration  set and $2.00 for each extra copy.

COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS

You may meet with a  lawyer who has been appointed a Commissioner for Oaths. The lawyer will usually indicate whether he is a Commissioner for Oaths on the signboard of his office.

Alternatively, you may request the services of a Commissioner forOaths at The Law and Courts Building.

WHAT ABOUT STATUTORY DECLARATION FOR USE OVERSEAS?

Statutory declarations which are required for use in countries other than Brunei Darussalam may be required to be notarized. This Mean that you will have to swear or affirm them before a Notary Public.