NSW Affidavit vs Statutory Declaration?

[Toqual]

Affidavit vs Statutory Declaration?

What are the differences?

 

[John R]

Hi @Toqual
A quick Google of each term should guide you in the right direction.
In summary:

• Both are written statements.
• A statutory declaration is used by a person to declare a statement to be true.
• In contrast, an affidavit is used by a person in a legal proceeding to set out their evidence.

Hope this helps.

 

[Toqual]

Thanks John.

 

[Sarah J]

Hi Toqual,

This provides a nice summary of the differences between the two:

- http://www.differencebetween.net/business/difference-between-affidavit-and-statutory-declaration/
- http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/legalinformation/Relationships-and-children/Going-to-court/Pages/Affidavitsandstatutorydeclarations.aspx