Legal Information

This article will explain how to lodge a Statutory Declaration (stat dec).

You may need to lodge a Statutory Declaration form in the following situations:

• Someone else's services are already connected at a property you own or rent (preventing you from getting services connected to that address).
• You need to take ownership of an account because the owner can no longer be contacted for any reason.
• Any other situation that requires a legal statement from you.

If you're ever unsure about what to do with your statutory declaration, please contact us.

How to lodge a Statutory Declaration

1. Download and/or print a copy of the form here. Single-sided or double-sided printing is acceptable. If you do not have access to a printer, you can get a Statutory Declaration form from your local Post Office. Alternatively, your local library may be able to help you print the form.
2. Using a black or blue pen, fill out your Name, Address and Occupation, and then write your declaration in the space provided. If you are making a declaration as an authorised representative for a business, be sure to state this clearly. We've included some examples of written declarations below.

   Example 1: Making a declaration as an individual

   Example 2: Making a declaration as an authorised representative of a business
    

3. Take your Statutory Declaration to be witnessed and signed by anyone from the list below, or listed in Note 2 on your form. 
4. Sign and date your form in front of your witness and then have them sign their name and title
5. Scan and email your form to support@internode.com.au, or fax it to 1300 FX NODE. Please include your reference number or Internode username in your email subject or written on your fax. If you do not have access to a scanner, your local Post Office (and some newsagents) should offer fax services
6. A member of our Support Team will receive your declaration and then arrange contact with you to continue addressing your issue.

People who can witness a Statutory Declaration

• Architect
• Australian Defence Force officer or a non-commissioned officer (as per Defence Force Discipline Act 1982) with at least 5 years of continuous service
• Australian Postal Corporation worker with at least 5 years of continuous service
• Bailiff
• Bank officer with five or more years of continuous service
• Building society officer with at least 5 years of continuous service
• Chiropractor
• Civil marriage celebrant
• Commissioner for Affidavits
• Commissioner for Declarations
• Court clerk, Judge or Master
• Credit union officer with at least 5 years of continuous service
• Dentist
• Financial adviser or planner
• Justice of the Peace
• Legal practitioner (lawyer)
• Magistrate
• Medical practitioner (doctor)
• Member of Parliament
• Midwife
• Minister of religion registered under Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961
• Notary Public
• Nurse
• Occupational therapist
• Patent attorney
• Pharmacist
• Police officer
• Sheriff
• Sheriff's officer
• Teacher working full-time at a school or tertiary education institution.
• Veterinary surgeon

… or any other person listed on pages 2 and 3 of your Statutory Declaration Form.