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Commissioner of Oaths

What does a commissioner of oaths do?

A commissioner of oaths is a person authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take and certify affidavits and statutory declarations. They are typically used for legal or official documents that require a person to swear or affirm that the information provided is true. Examples of documents that may be sworn or affirmed before a commissioner of oaths include affidavits, statutory declarations, and immigration documents. They are usually notaries, lawyers, or other authorized public officials.

A commissioner of oaths is authorized to perform the following tasks:

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Administer oaths and affirmations: Commissioners of oaths are authorized to administer oaths and affirmations for legal or official documents.

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Take and certify affidavits: Commissioner's of oaths can take and certify affidavits, which are written statements that are sworn or affirmed to be true.

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Take and certify statutory declarations: Commissioners of oaths can take and certify statutory declarations, which are written statements that are made under oath or affirmation.

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Notarize documents: Commissioners of oaths can also notarize documents, which is the process of verifying the identity of the person signing the document and witnessing their signature.

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Verify identities: Commissioners of oaths can verify the identities of individuals by examining government-issued identification documents such as a passport or driver's license.

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Certify true copies: Commissioners of oaths can certify that a document is a true copy of the original.

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Administer oaths and affirmations for immigration and citizenship documents: Commissioners of oaths can administer oaths and affirmations for immigration and citizenship documents, such as permanent resident cards and citizenship certificates.

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Verify the authenticity of documents: Commissioners of oaths can verify the authenticity of documents that are used in legal or official proceedings.

Certified True Copies

Filling Out a Form

Naba Dhungana, a Notary Public / Commissioners of Oaths administers several types of oaths, including:

  1. Affidavit oath: This oath is taken by individuals who are making a written statement that is sworn or affirmed to be true, such as in a legal proceeding or immigration application.

  2. Statutory declaration oath: This oath is taken by individuals who are making a written statement that is made under oath or affirmation, such as in a legal proceeding or immigration application.

  3. Notarization oath: This oath is taken by individuals who are signing a document that requires notarization, such as a power of attorney or real estate transaction.

  4. Oath of confidentiality: This oath is taken by individuals who are handling confidential information, such as in a government or legal setting.

  5. Oath of secrecy: This oath is taken by individuals who are handling confidential information, such as in a government or legal setting.

Keep in mind that the list may vary depending on the jurisdiction!

Additional Services

  • Administering Solemn Affirmations

  • Administering Oaths and Affirmation

  • Affidavit for a Lost or stolen vehicles

  • Affidavit of Execution

  • Affidavit of Identity

  • Affidavit of Service

  • Commission of Forms & Declarations

  • Commission of Licensing Applications

  • Commission of Single Status Statutory Declaration

  • Commission of Statutory Declarations

  • Commissioner of Oaths Services

  • Common Law Union Statutory Declaration Notarized

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