What is a statutory declaration in this context?
A statutory declaration is a formal statement in which the declarant affirms that the contents are true and correct. It is signed in front of an authorised witness, such as a notary public, justice of the peace, or other person authorised by law. In many countries, the equivalent document is commonly called a declaración jurada, acta de declaración jurada, or simply declaración bajo juramento. These documents are used in visa applications when an applicant or witness needs to explain facts, confirm a relationship, or address a discrepancy that cannot be resolved with an official certificate.
When do you need a translation?
Translated statutory declarations are required across many Australian visa and legal contexts where a Spanish-language statement is submitted as supporting evidence:
- De facto relationship evidence — when a partner, friend, or family member writes a statement confirming the genuine and continuing nature of a de facto relationship for a partner visa application.
- Name discrepancy explanations — when an applicant needs to explain why their name appears differently across documents, such as birth certificates, passports, or marriage certificates. See our name discrepancy guide.
- Supporting evidence for visa applications — when an applicant or sponsor provides context about financial support, living arrangements, employment history, or family circumstances that is not covered by formal documents.
- Visitor visa applications — when a sponsor or family member provides a written statement confirming the purpose of the visit, accommodation arrangements, or financial support.
- Work and skilled visa applications — when an employer, colleague, or applicant provides additional context about employment, qualifications, or circumstances.
- Any situation where the original declaration is not in English and must be accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, a tribunal, or an Australian legal representative.
What must the translation include?
A NAATI-certified statutory declaration translation reproduces the full content and formal structure of the original document, including:
- The declarant's full name, address, and contact details as printed.
- The title or heading — for example, declaración jurada, declaración bajo juramento, or acta de declaración.
- The date and place the declaration was made.
- The complete body of the statement, translated accurately and in full.
- The authorised witness's name, title, registration number, and signature details.
- Any official stamps, seals, notarial annotations, or apostille markings.
- The wording of the oath or affirmation, if shown.
Names, dates, addresses, and factual claims are preserved exactly. The translation must be a faithful record of the original statement so it can be used with confidence in a visa application or legal proceeding.
How to get a certified translation
Statutory declarations must be translated completely and accurately, because omissions or paraphrasing can change the meaning of the statement and affect how it is assessed. Trans Lingo provides NAATI-certified statutory declaration translations from $59 per page, with 24-hour standard delivery. Upload the full document and we will confirm the total page count and price before beginning. Translations are returned as digital PDFs, with each page formatted to mirror the source document so the certified translation can be cross-referenced against the original.