Tasmanian statutory declaration: form and Commissioners for Declarations
A Tasmanian statutory declaration is witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner for Declarations. Many people are Commissioners for Declarations because of their profession, and pharmacists and accountants are among them.
Tasmania takes a different structural approach from most states. Rather than listing occupations directly as authorised witnesses, it makes a wide group of people Commissioners for Declarations, some by virtue of their profession and others by appointment by the Attorney-General. The categories are set under the Evidence Act 2001.
Tasmania publishes two separate forms, one for physical documents and one for electronic documents. Pick the one matching how you intend to sign.
This page explains the process and points you to the official source. It is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, speak to a lawyer, Legal Aid or a community legal centre.
Checked 14 August 2026. We re-check this page every six months, and sooner if a witness list changes.
The official form
We link the form rather than hosting a copy. Forms get amended, and an old one can be refused after you have filled it in and had it witnessed. Take the current version from the government page.
Who can witness a Tasmanian statutory declaration
- a Justice of the Peace
- a Commissioner for Declarations
Commissioners for Declarations are often easier to find than a JP. Some people hold the role because of their profession, and the Tasmanian Department of Justice names pharmacists and accountants among them. Others are appointed by the Attorney-General. The department publishes the full list of Commissioners for Declarations, along with guidelines explaining what the role involves.
Two forms, physical and electronic
Tasmania publishes a statutory declaration form for physical documents and a separate one for electronic documents. Choose the one that matches how you will sign, and check with the receiving organisation if you are not sure whether they accept an electronic version. You can also get a copy from most court registries and police stations.
What it means to sign
By signing you agree the information is true, and the Tasmanian guidance states plainly that you can be charged with perjury if it is false. Tasmania lists applying for sick leave among the common uses, alongside verifying insurance claims and proving age.
Common questions
Can a pharmacist witness a Tasmanian statutory declaration?
Yes, where the pharmacist is a Commissioner for Declarations. The Tasmanian Department of Justice states that some people are Commissioners for Declarations because of their profession and names pharmacists and accountants as examples. Check the published Commissioners for Declarations list.
Which Tasmanian form do I need?
Tasmania publishes one form for physical documents and one for electronic documents. Choose according to how you will sign, and confirm with the receiving organisation that they accept an electronic declaration if you take that route.
Where else can I get the form?
As well as downloading it, the Tasmanian Department of Justice says you can obtain a copy from most court registries and police stations.
Where this comes from
Every rule on this page comes from the official source below. We link them rather than copy them, because a form or a witness list that is out of date is worse than no form at all. Check the source if anything here matters to your document.
- Tasmanian Department of Justice, statutory declarations, both Tasmanian forms, the Commissioners for Declarations list and the guidelines for the role.
- Who can witness a Commonwealth statutory declaration, the Commonwealth list, for comparison.
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