Catherine Fife MPP, Waterloo

Government of Ontario

Commissioner of the Oaths Services

Commissioner of the Oaths Services Overview 

  • The person signing the affidavit must show government issued identification that contains a current photo and a signature, such as a valid driver's licence. You are required to sign in the presence of the commissioner.
  • The Clerk or designate will first review the document to determine if the document meets their specification. We reserve the right to refuse commissioning services of any document. 
  • We recommend reaching out by phone or email to schedule an appointment for Commissioner of the Oaths services ([email protected] or 519-725-3477)

Examples of forms we can commission:

  • Delayed statement of live birth
  • Legal Name Change forms
  • Statutory Declaration by a person for change of sex designation

Examples of documents we cannot commission:

  • Notary Public Documents
  • Estate settlement documents, Wills/Cert- Of Appt. of Est. Trustee without Will
  • Divorce, Separation, Marriage or Cohabitation Agreements
  • Litigation Guardian Affidavit
  • Power of Attorney
  • Mining Claim Forms or Transfers for the Province
  • Transferring of Un-Patented Mining Claims
  • Exposure Device Operator
  • Medical forms 
  • Custody Documents
  • Documents involving debts - Bankruptcy
  • Real Estate related documents
  • Court, Legal or Civil Issue related documents
  • Declaration of Claimant and Indemnity (bank form re: estates) & replacement of shares
  • Statutory Declaration of Progress payment Holdback Security Deposit
  • Statement of Arrears
  • Tender Documents
  • Declaration of Translator
  • Age of Majority or BYID Card Application
  • Certified True Copies
  • Ontario Mortgage Corporation documents
  • Travel Affidavit
  • Affidavit of a Lost Cheque 

More information about commissioner of oaths and notary public can be found on the Ministry of the Attorney General's website