Commissioners for Oaths, Commissioner for Oaths ...

Commissioners for Oaths are duly appointed persons authorised to administer Oaths or Declarations or other legal documents. Different jurisdictions have differing rules on the appointment of a Commissioner for Oaths. In some countries,  lawyers are automatically empowered to act as Commissioners for Oaths as they are Officers of the Court. 

In other jurisdictions, the Minister of Justice (or another legal official) appoints Commissioners for Oaths.  

In some countries (or states or districts), it is not necessary to be a lawyer to become a Commissioner for Oaths. Details can be obtained from your country, state or district.

When you take an Oath you (as the deponent) are confirming that the affidavit or other legal document contains the truth. An Oath is a formal process and your local Commissioner for Oaths will take you through that process. 

In most cases, a small fee is payable to the Commissioner for Oaths.

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