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Commissioner of Oaths

Commissioner of Oaths

Our team of certified sworn commissioners is here to help you meet your oath-taking needs conveniently and efficiently. Please note that our Commissioners of Oaths cannot provide legal advice. It is important to consult legal professionals regarding such matters. Thus, certain legal documents such as court documents cannot be signed at the Municipal office.

What is a commissioner of oaths?

A commissioner for oaths is an authorized person with the legal authority to administer oaths and affirmations when permitted or required by law. The Commissioner of Oaths plays a crucial role in ensuring the validity and integrity of information in sworn documents. He exercises his functions under the Commissioners for Affidavits Act.

What type of documents can be sworn to the Municipality of Casselman?

  • Legal Name Change Application 
  • Name Change and / or Sex Change documents and application
  • Declaration Affirming Parentage
  • Election to Change Name of Child under the age of 12 (Service Ontario form)
  • Vehicle Ownership Transfers -Sworn statement for a transfer of a used vehicle in the Province of Ontario
  • Pension Purposes – Attestations a person is alive and confirming residency
  • Delayed birth registrations
  • Application to amend birth registrations
  • Lost passport
  • Common law or single status affidavits
  • Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief – Immunization of School Pupils Act
  • Municipal planning applications related to matters within the geographical limits of the Municipality
  • Consent letters for children travelling out of country 
  • Construction Act documents for progress and/or completion

Documents that cannot be sworn to the Municipality of Casselman

  • Wills, Living Wills, Codicils (amendments) to Wills
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Certified True Copies (only Clerk/Deputy Clerk – no guarantee that it would be accepted)
  • Divorce, Separation or Cohabitation documents
  • Custody documents
  • Real Estate documents, including transfer of land
  • Estate Settlement documents
  • Documents related to finance (Banking information, RRSP etc.)
  • Judicial, Court, Legal and/or Civil issues related documents
  • Immigration documents;
  • Visas, student visas;

What you need to bring

  • The document is to be signed (unsigned). 
  •  Two pieces of identification including a government-issued document with a photo, for example, a driver's license or passport. 
  • Cash, check or debit card for payment of $15 per signature.

Assistance and appointment making

It is best to make an appointment to reserve the services of a commissioner of oaths. To make an appointment, contact the Registry Service by email at clerk@casselman.ca or by calling 613-764-3139 ext. 260.