The Town of LaSalle offers Commissioner of Oaths services for documents such as affidavits and statutory declarations. The Commissioners for Taking Oaths and Affidavits Act, 1990 allows for certain municipal officials such as Municipal Clerks and their designates to act as Commissioner of Oaths.
A Commissioner of Oaths is not the same as a Notary Public. If your document requires the signature of a Notary Public or you require certified true copies of a document, then you will need to contact a lawyer or Notary Public, as the Town does not provide these services.
The person(s) taking the the oath (swearing the contents of the document are true) must:
Appointments are not required but are preferred. Scheduling an appointment also helps us to confirm whether or not we are able to commission your document. Call the Council Coordinator at 519-969-7770 ext. 1262 to book an appointment.
What types of documents may a Commissioner of Oaths sign? |
The Commissioner of Oaths is authorized to sign documents, at their discretion, that include but are not limited to the following:
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What types of documents will a Commissioner of Oaths not sign? |
The Commissioner of Oaths will not sign documents related to the following:
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What will the Commissioner of Oaths do as part of the commissioning process? |
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What will a Commissioner of Oaths not do as part of the commissioning process? |
The Commissioner is not responsible for any content of the document and does not provide legal advice, preparation or editing of affidavits, assistance, counselling or interpretation services to the testifier when completing their documents and shall not commission documents that are in any other language(s) other than English, as the information being sworn cannot be validated. |
What is a "jurat"? |
A jurat states who signed the document, where and when and before whom it was signed.
A common form of jurat: Sworn (or Affirmed or Declared) before me at the (City, Town, etc.) of ..................... in the (County, Regional Municipality, etc.) of ....................., on (date).
……………………………………………………… Commissioner for Taking Affidavits (Signature and Stamp of Commissioner of Oaths) |