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Witnesses

Who can be a witness?

  • A Notary Public – Please note that a Greek Lawyer is not authorised to witness Statutory Declarations.
  • A diplomat in one of the Irish Honorary Consulates or the Embassy

Your witness must:

  • Know you personally
  • Know a third party personally who can identify you
  • Be able to verify your identity through your official documents (e.g. a passport)
  • Provide a business contact number, address, and stamp

Your witness needs to:

  • Witness you completing and signing your Statutory Declaration(s)
  • Complete and sign the relevant part of your Statutory Declaration(s)

Remember...

It's against the law to make a Statutory Declaration that you know is false or misleading in any way.