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# How Much Does a Statutory Declaration Cost in the UK?

Quick answer

The witnessing fee for a statutory declaration is fixed by law at £5, plus £2 per exhibit, under the Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993. Many solicitors charge the bare £5; some add £10–£30 appointment fees; notaries charge £50–£150. Our tailored, legally worded PDF template costs £9.99, so the total is typically under £15.

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## What is the statutory fee, exactly?

The Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993 (SI 1993/2297) fixes £5 per declarant plus £2 per exhibit, VAT-inclusive, for administering a statutory declaration. A notary acting as commissioner may not lawfully charge more for the witnessing itself and must display the statutory charges. Joint declarations are permitted — £5 per declarant.

## What do people actually pay in practice?

A solicitor may quote £25–£55 to draft a statutory declaration. Our tailored PDF is £9.99, and the statutory witnessing fee is fixed by law at £5. Many high-street solicitors charge only the bare £5; others add appointment fees of £10–£30; remote video witnessing runs around £55+VAT; notaries charge £50–£150; and JPs and county-court officers can witness free by appointment.

## What is the cheapest correct route?

Generate the document with our [£9.99 tailored generator](/start/statutory-declaration/) (exact 1835 Act wording, exhibit covers included), then book a solicitor who charges the statutory £5, or a JP for free. Total: typically under £15. See [who can witness your declaration](/who-can-witness-a-statutory-declaration/).

## Sources and further reading

- [Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993, SI 1993/2297](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/2297)
- [Statutory Declarations Act 1835 (legislation.gov.uk)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Will4/5-6/62)

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## Frequently asked questions

### Is the £5 fee for the declaration or the witnessing?+

The witnessing. The Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993 fixes £5 per declarant plus £2 per exhibit for administering the declaration — whoever drafts the document. Drafting is separate: solicitors quote £25–£55, while our tailored PDF is £9.99.

### Can I get a statutory declaration witnessed for free?+

Yes — Justices of the Peace and county-court officers can witness free by appointment. Availability varies locally, so phone ahead.

### Why do notaries charge so much more?+

Notaries charge £50–£150 because their act carries international weight and their overheads are higher. You only need a notary when the receiving body (often a foreign authority) specifically requires notarial form — otherwise a solicitor at the £5 statutory fee is sufficient.

### What about video witnessing services?+

Remote video witnessing runs around £55+VAT and only works if the organisation receiving your declaration has confirmed it will accept it. Physical presence is the norm and the safest route.