Statutory declaration template (Uganda)

Standard document Powers of attorney & documents Updated 9 June 2026 AI-generated

In brief

A precedent statutory declaration for declaring a fact (e.g. name, loss, status) to an institution.

When to use this

When an institution requires a declared statement of fact (not a court affidavit).

When a bespoke document is needed instead: Where a court affidavit is required — use the affidavit template.

The template

A precedent only. Replace every [PLACEHOLDER] with your own details; it contains no real party data. Have it reviewed before use.

Title

STATUTORY DECLARATION

Declarant

I, [DECLARANT FULL NAME], (NIN [NIN]) of [ADDRESS], [occupation], do solemnly and sincerely declare as follows:

1. Facts declared

1.1 [State the fact declared — e.g. that I am also known as [NAME]; that I have lost [document]; that [status]]. 1.2 [Further fact, if any.]

2. Reason

2.1 I make this declaration for the purpose of [reason — e.g. confirming my identity to [INSTITUTION] / reporting the loss of [document]].

3. Conclusion

3.1 AND I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made on oath.

Jurat

Declared at [PLACE] this [DATE].

____________ (Declarant)

Before me: ____________ Commissioner for Oaths.

Drafting notes

Truthful: Declare only true facts; a false declaration is an offence.
First person: Write in the first person, in numbered paragraphs, and state the facts plainly.
Purpose: State the purpose so the receiving institution understands why it is made.
Before a commissioner: Sign before a Commissioner for Oaths or notary, who completes the jurat.

Execution requirements

The declarant signs before a Commissioner for Oaths, who completes the jurat (Statutory Declarations Act; Commissioners for Oaths (Advocates) Act).
Provide the declaration to the institution and keep a copy.
Use an affidavit instead if the document is for court proceedings.

Governing law & citations

Governed by the Statutory Declarations Act, Cap. 24 (2023 Revision) and the Commissioners for Oaths (Advocates) Act, Cap. 5.

Statutory Declarations Act, Cap. 24 (2023 Revision).
Commissioners for Oaths (Advocates) Act, Cap. 5 — s.3.

Standard document · Powers of attorney & documents. Actively maintained. Last reviewed 9 June 2026; next review due 9 June 2027. This resource is a practitioner orientation and general information, not legal advice, and does not create an advocate–client relationship. It is AI-generated. Ugandan law changes and chapter and section numbers were revised in the 2023 Laws of Uganda. Verify every statute, rule, form, fee and authority against the current primary source — and the specific facts of your matter — before relying on it.