Fill in Form IMM 5409 online
A solemn declaration by both partners that they live in a common-law relationship, used in Canadian immigration applications.
Do not sign this form electronically. Form IMM 5409 has to be signed by hand, in person or through the agency’s own filing system. You can type your details into the PDF here, then print it and follow the official instructions to sign and submit it.
Form IMM 5409 at a glance
- Official name
- Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union
- Issued by
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Country
- Canada
- Category
- Immigration and visas
- Language
- English and French
- Who uses it
- Common-law couples applying for immigration.
- Signature
Print and sign by hand
IRCC says the form must be completed and signed with handwritten signatures. Both partners sign in front of a Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths or Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, who also signs.
Form IMM 5409, Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union, is a solemn declaration in which you and your partner confirm that you live together in a common-law relationship. IRCC asks for it with applications where you declare a common-law partner, for example a visitor visa application. Open the official form from canada.ca in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool, type your details into its fillable fields and download it to print and sign by hand in front of an authorised official. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in Form IMM 5409
Open the form on a computer
Open the form from canada.ca. IRCC asks you to complete it on a computer, not a phone or tablet.
Enter both partners' details
Give both partners' names exactly as on your passports or travel documents, your addresses, how long you have lived together and the date your common-law relationship began.
Answer the questions in Sections 1 to 3
Say whether you share a lease, mortgage or purchase agreement, own other property together, have joint bank or credit accounts, or have declared your union on a Canadian tax return, and whether either of you is named as the other's life insurance beneficiary.
Section 4, if you answered no to everything
If you answered no to all the questions above, describe other documents that show your relationship.
Print and sign before an authorised official
Print the form. Both partners sign by hand in front of a Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths or Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, who signs it and enters their name and title.
Include it with your application
Add the signed declaration to your application as your application instructions tell you, together with the supporting documents it asks for.
What you need before you start
- Both partners' names exactly as on your passports or travel documents.
- The date you started living together and your shared address.
- Details of joint leases, accounts, property or insurance, if any.
- An appointment with a Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths or Commissioner for Taking Affidavits.
Can I sign IMM 5409 electronically?
No. The IRCC form page says the form must be completed and signed with handwritten signatures. It is a solemn declaration made with the same force and effect as if made under oath, so both partners sign in front of the official who administers it. Type your details into the PDF, then print it and sign by hand.
Common mistakes
- Signing before you meet the official instead of in front of them.
- Names that do not match your passports or travel documents.
- Only one partner signing.
- Leaving the official's name and title blank.
Form IMM 5409: frequently asked questions
Who can witness IMM 5409?
The form lists a Notary Public, a Commissioner of Oaths and a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits as the officials who can take the declaration.
Can I sign IMM 5409 electronically?
No. IRCC says the form must be signed with handwritten signatures, in front of the official who takes the declaration.
Do both partners have to sign?
Yes. Both partners sign the solemn declaration, and the official who administers it signs as well.
Where do I send IMM 5409?
Include it with the application that asked for it, following that application's instructions. It is not sent on its own.
Is BunnyDoc connected to IRCC?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We link to the official form on canada.ca and give you a free tool to type into it before you print and sign.
BunnyDoc is not affiliated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Always download the latest edition from the official site and follow its instructions for signing and filing.
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