Commissioner of Oaths

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Toronto Location

6101A Yonge St.

North York, ON M2M 3W2

(416) 915 0051

Thornhill Location

7620 Yonge St. Unit 100

Thornhill, ON L4J 1V9

(416) 915 0050

Commissioner of Oaths

Commissioner of Oaths are individuals authorized by regional or state laws to oversee and participate in the process of affirming oaths or solemn affirmations when obtaining a sworn statement for possible legal proceedings. They also hold the authority to oversee the swearing-in process for verbal testimonies.

Furthermore, oath commissioners possess the legal authority to witness any mandated declarations according to statutory regulations.

Online Commissioner of Oaths

In step with the digital age, Ontario’s legal landscape has evolved to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. And 1800 Notary is leading the innovation in the Legal world.

Gone are the days of needing to physically locate a Commissioner of Oaths amidst busy schedules and logistical challenges. With 1800 Notary Online Commissioner of Oaths, you can now avail yourself of these essential services from the comfort of you home or office. This innovative approach not only saves valuable time but also ensures that legal matters are addressed promptly and accurately.

Powered by secure digital platforms, Online Commissioner of Oaths offers a seamless experience while upholding the integrity and authenticity of sworn statements. Whether it’s witnessing affidavits, declarations, or other legal documents, this modern solution guarantees a reliable and legally sound process.

Commissioner of Oaths

Commissioners of oaths are authorized individuals under provincial or state law who can oversee and witness the swearing of oaths or solemn affirmations for affidavits in legal matters. They may also administer oaths for oral testimony. Additionally, they are authorized to witness declarations required by statute. The individual taking an oath, affirming, or making a declaration is referred to as a deponent or declarant.

The role of a commissioner of oaths is to certify that the oath, affirmation, or declaration was properly administered. They do not verify the truth of the statements in the document; this responsibility lies solely with the deponent or declarant.

In most jurisdictions, the process must comply with legal requirements. This includes the physical presence of the deponent before the commissioner of oaths, who must confirm the individual’s identity and signature. Identity verification is typically achieved by comparing the signature on the document with identification such as a driver’s license or passport.

Some commissioners of oaths who are not Notaries Public may have limited authority. For instance, a government employee might be commissioned solely for administering oaths related to their official duties.

Types of Oaths

When a notary public or a commissioner of oaths oversees the administration of an oath, the individual (known as the deponent) is asked to confirm:
“Do you swear that the contents of this affidavit, as signed by you, are true, so help you God?”
For those who prefer not to take an oath, they may instead affirm by answering ‘yes’ to the question:
“Do you solemnly affirm and declare that the contents of this affidavit, as signed by you, are true?”
If a solemn declaration is needed instead of an oath, the deponent will affirmatively respond to:
“Do you make this solemn declaration, conscientiously believing it to be true and understanding that it holds the same weight and effect as an oath?”