Commissioner of Oaths & Affidavits

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A commissioned document/affidavit is a declaration of statement of facts, confirmed by the oath of the party making the affidavit. It is taken before a person having authority to administer such an oath.

The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act empowers Heads of Council, Municipal Clerks, Deputy Clerks and Treasurers and others whom are appointed by the Township's Council to take various types of declarations, to certify documents and to administer Oaths. A Commissioner's stamp is affixed to the document once the oath has been taken and signatures have been witnessed.

What documents can be commissioned?

Township of Perth East generated documents;
Domestic and Foreign Pension documents (Proof of Life);
Statutory Declaration of Apprenticeship hours;
Canadian Citizenship forms;
Delayed Statement of Birth;
Adult Name Change document;
Child Name Change document;
Affidavit of a lost cheque;
Statutory Declaration of Lost Identification (must include police report number);
Sworn Statement for the Transfer of a Used Motor Vehicle in the Province of Ontario;
Statutory Declaration for OSAP - Statement of Common Law Status/Supporting Children;
Travel affidavit;
Statutory Declaration of Theft of a GST/HST or Federal cheque;
Affidavit of unregistered vehicle;
Statutory Declaration for Motor Vehicle Deals Compensation Fund;
Immunization Health form;
Cohabitation (living in a common law relationship).

What documents cannot be commissioned?

Wills, Living Wills, Codicils to Wills or Estate Settlement document;
Power of Attorney;
Divorce or separation documents;
Custody documents;
Documents related to debt;
Real estate related documents;
Court, legal or civil issue related documents;
Declaration or Claimant and Indemnity;
Declaration of Replacement of Shares;
Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Holdback Security Deposits;
Statement of Arrears;
Tender documents;
Declaration of a Translator;
Age of Majority or BYID Card applications;
Documents that require to be notarized.

Is there a fee for having a document commissioned?

Yes. The fee to have a document commissioned is $25.00, and is payable at the time of service. You may pay this fee with cash, cheque (payable to the Township of Perth East) or debit.

What time is this service available?

A document can be commissioned at the Township Office (25 Mill Street East, Milverton) during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.). However, it is highly recommended that you phone ahead to make an appointment.

What do I bring?

The person(s) named in a document must appear before the Commissioner. Government issued photo identification such as a valid driver's license, current passport or any other government issued photo identification must be presented as well as the completed affidavit with the exception of the signature. The signing of the affidavit must be completed in the presence of the Commissioner.