Commissioners of oaths are persons who are empowered under provincial or state legislation to administer and witness the swearing of oaths or solemn affirmations in the taking of an affidavit for any potential legal matter.
They are empowered to witness any declaration as required under a statute. The person swearing an oath, making an affirmation or making a declaration is called a deponent or declarant. A commissioner of oaths has the legal authority to:
- Witness signatures
- Commission and administer oaths
- Attest affidavits and statutory declarations
Lawyers or paralegals who are admitted to practice law by The Law Society have the power by virtue of their profession to witness, administer and commission oaths, statutory declarations and affidavits. At Frontline Traffic Tickets, we provide services relevant to the Commissioner for Oaths.