Commissioner of Oaths
CONTACT
Lawyers of our firm are Commissioners for Oaths under the Commissioner for Oaths Act 1889. A Commissioner for Oaths is someone who is authorised to verify affidavits and other legal documents.
A Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Courts of Justice and is a Solicitor or Notary Public. Every Solicitor holding a current practising certificate is entitled to administer oaths and to use the title "Commissioner for Oaths".
A Commissioner for Oaths may act as a Commissioner for Oaths for as long as they remain a Solicitor or Notary Public.
You may require the service if you:
• Are giving evidence on affidavit for court proceedings in England.
• Are making an affirmation, declaration, acknowledgement, examination or attestation for the purposes of court proceedings or for the purposes of registration of documents.
