Answer to Question #43

When taking a statutory declaration, what fundamental requirement must be satisfied regarding the declarant?

1. The declarant must have read the document in front of the Justice. 
2. The declarant must be accompanied by a witness. 
3. The declarant must be personally present before the Justice. 
4. The declarant must verbally swear an oath.

Correct Answer: C. The declarant must be personally present before the Justice.  Justices must never take a statutory declaration from somebody other than the named declarant.