Commissioner of Oaths

A Commissioner of Oaths is a person designated to take oaths or declarations when you sign an affidavit or statutory declaration on a document. The Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer may act as a Commissioner of Oaths by virtue of their office. This service is offered by appointment only.

A Commissioner of Oaths is not the same as a Notary Public. The municipality does not provide Notary Public services. If your document requires the signature of a Notary Public or you require certified true copies of a document you will need to contact a private lawyer or other Notary Public. 

How to Book an Appointment

Contact the Clerk's Office to make an appointment.

Fees

There is no fee for ratepayers of the Township of Madawaska Valley to have a document commissioned. If you are not a resident, a fee applies. View our Fees & Charges page for the most current costing information.

Commissioning of Documents

It is at the discretion of the Commissioner of Oaths whether or not they choose to sign the document. If a Commissioner of Oaths is uneasy about the identity of the person signing or the content of the document for any reason, the Commissioner of Oaths may refuse to sign the document at their discretion.

The request for Commissioner of Oaths service must be made by the individual taking the oath and signing the document. You will need to provide one original piece of government-issued photo identification (no photocopies) that includes both your photo and signature, such as a valid driver’s license or passport. Health cards are not accepted as photo identification.

The Township will not Commission documents related to wills and estate matters, real estate transactions, or vaccination exemptions.