At First Law Solicitors, we prepare and witness tenancy statutory declarations for landlords, tenants and letting agents throughout the United Kingdom. These declarations are formal written statements of fact, sworn or affirmed before a solicitor or other authorised person. Our solicitors ensure that each declaration meets the requirements of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835 and is executed correctly for use in tenancy, property and housing-related matters.
A statutory declaration is a formal statement made to confirm that information is true to the best of your knowledge or belief. In tenancy and housing matters, declarations are commonly required by local authorities, landlords, mortgage lenders and property or letting agents.
These declarations are often used to confirm a tenant’s occupation or the end of a tenancy, to state that rent has been paid or a deposit returned, to declare ownership or non-occupation of a property, or to support possession claims, property transfers or housing-related applications.
The declaration must be signed in the presence of a solicitor or commissioner for oaths, who verifies your identity and ensures that the declaration is properly sworn or affirmed. Our solicitors provide a prompt and reliable service to ensure that this process is completed correctly and without unnecessary delay.
We guide you through the declaration process clearly and step by step. During your appointment, our solicitor will check your identity, confirm that you understand the declaration you are making and ensure that the document is drafted in the correct legal format and wording. We then administer the oath or affirmation, witness your signature and apply the solicitor’s certification confirming that the declaration has been properly made before an authorised person.
If your declaration is required for use abroad or submission to a public authority, we can also arrange Apostille legalisation through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office or, where necessary, embassy certification. We are able to prepare new tenancy declarations or witness declarations already drafted by your letting agent, mortgage lender or housing solicitor.
Since 2025, statutory declarations and sworn documents may also be witnessed digitally under the Digital Verification Services framework. Our solicitors can carry out this process through a secure video appointment, during which your identity is verified and the oath or affirmation is administered electronically.
Digital witnessing follows strict evidentiary rules and uses Qualified Electronic Signatures to ensure authenticity. This option is particularly suitable for clients who are overseas or unable to attend an appointment in person. All records of the witnessing process are securely stored and remain fully traceable in line with current legal standards.
All personal information and documents are handled with strict confidentiality. Records are processed and stored in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the supervision of the Information Commission, formerly the ICO. Original documents are reviewed, returned promptly and recorded securely.
At First Law Solicitors, we combine legal accuracy with practical efficiency. Our solicitors understand the urgency that often arises in tenancy and housing matters and ensure that every statutory declaration is completed correctly the first time.
We provide clear guidance, convenient appointments and flexible options for digital witnessing. Whether you are a landlord, tenant or letting agent, our service ensures that your declaration is valid, recognised and ready for submission.
If you need a tenancy statutory declaration prepared, witnessed or certified, contact First Law Solicitors today. We offer prompt appointments in person or remotely for clients across the United Kingdom and overseas.
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