{"id":23935,"date":"2026-06-22T06:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/?page_id=23935"},"modified":"2026-06-22T06:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:13:57","slug":"commissioner-of-oath","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/fa\/commissioner-of-oath\/","title":{"rendered":"Commissioner of Oath"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"23935\" class=\"elementor elementor-23935\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c06b107 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"c06b107\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d42ce1 sc_inner_width_none sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"0d42ce1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1d852a sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f1d852a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- ===== BroadGate \u2014 Commissioner of Oaths page widget. 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Our commissioned\r\n        staff can administer your oath or affirmation and witness your signature so your document is ready for\r\n        Ontario courts, government bodies, and everyday legal use. It's a quick, in-person step \u2014 and we make\r\n        it straightforward.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bgcoo__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"bgcoo__wrap\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== Table of Contents ===== -->\r\n      <nav class=\"bgcoo__toc bgcoo__reveal\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\r\n        <h2>On this page<\/h2>\r\n        <ol>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#coo-what\">What is a Commissioner of Oaths<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#coo-powers\">What a Commissioner Can Do<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#coo-vs-notary\">Commissioner vs. Notary Public<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#coo-documents\">Documents We Commonly Commission<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#coo-process\">How Commissioning Works<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#coo-bring\">What to Bring<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#coo-ontario\">In-Person &amp; Remote Commissioning in Ontario<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#coo-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n      <\/nav>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 1. What is a Commissioner of Oaths -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__sec bgcoo__reveal\" id=\"coo-what\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgcoo__h\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span> What is a Commissioner of Oaths<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          A <strong>Commissioner of Oaths<\/strong> \u2014 more formally, a <strong>Commissioner for taking Affidavits<\/strong>\r\n          \u2014 is a person authorized in Ontario to administer oaths and affirmations and to take affidavits,\r\n          statutory declarations, and solemn declarations. In plain terms, the commissioner watches you swear or\r\n          affirm that the contents of a document are true and that you are signing it of your own free will.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>In Ontario, commissioning is governed by the <strong>Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act<\/strong> \u2014 provincial law \u2014 not by IRCC or any federal body. <em>(Verified on ontario.ca, June 2026.)<\/em><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Importantly, a commissioner verifies <strong>the act of swearing or affirming<\/strong> \u2014 that you appeared,\r\n          were identified, and made the declaration properly. The commissioner does <strong>not<\/strong> vouch for\r\n          whether the contents are actually true; that responsibility stays with you, the person making the statement.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 2. What a Commissioner Can Do -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__sec bgcoo__reveal\" id=\"coo-powers\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgcoo__h\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span> What a Commissioner of Oaths Can Do<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>Under the Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act, a commissioner is authorized to:<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgcoo__list\">\r\n          <li>administer <strong>oaths<\/strong> and <strong>affirmations<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>take <strong>affidavits<\/strong> (written statements sworn or affirmed to be true)<\/li>\r\n          <li>take <strong>statutory declarations<\/strong> and <strong>solemn declarations<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>confirm your identity and witness you signing the document in their presence<\/li>\r\n          <li>complete and sign the <strong>jurat<\/strong> \u2014 the clause showing when, where, and before whom the document was sworn or declared<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01M10.29 3.86 1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>A commissioner's authority does <strong>not<\/strong> extend to certifying true copies of documents or otherwise notarizing them. Those are powers of a Notary Public \u2014 see the next section. <em>(Verified on ontario.ca, June 2026.)<\/em><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 3. Commissioner vs. Notary Public -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__sec bgcoo__reveal\" id=\"coo-vs-notary\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgcoo__h\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span> Commissioner of Oaths vs. Notary Public<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          The two roles are often confused, but they are not the same under Ontario law. A commissioner takes\r\n          sworn statements; a <strong>Notary Public<\/strong> has all the powers of a commissioner <em>plus<\/em>\r\n          additional authority \u2014 including certifying that a copy is a true copy of an original and authenticating\r\n          signatures and documents. Here's the practical difference:\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__cards\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgcoo__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgcoo__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6M9 15l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Commissioner of Oaths<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Administers oaths\/affirmations and takes affidavits and declarations. Verifies the swearing \u2014 not the truth of the contents. Governed by the Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act. Cannot certify true copies.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgcoo__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgcoo__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"6\"\/><path d=\"m8.5 13-1.5 8 5-3 5 3-1.5-8\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Notary Public<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Has every power of a commissioner, and can also certify true copies, witness and certify the signing of documents, and authenticate documents \u2014 often needed for use outside Ontario. Governed by the Notaries Act.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>If your document needs a <strong>certified true copy<\/strong> or is intended for use <strong>outside Ontario or abroad<\/strong>, you generally need a notary public rather than a commissioner. Tell us what the receiving institution requires and we'll point you to the right service. <em>(Verified on ontario.ca \/ Law Society of Ontario, June 2026.)<\/em><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 4. Documents We Commonly Commission -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__sec bgcoo__reveal\" id=\"coo-documents\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgcoo__h\"><span class=\"num\">04<\/span> Documents We Commonly Commission<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>People come to a commissioner for a wide range of sworn and declared documents, including:<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgcoo__list\">\r\n          <li><strong>Statutory declarations<\/strong> \u2014 formal written statements declared to be true<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Affidavits<\/strong> \u2014 sworn statements used as evidence in court or other proceedings<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Solemn and statutory declarations for immigration forms<\/strong> (for example, declarations attached to IRCC applications such as common-law or relationship declarations)<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Consent \/ travel-consent letters<\/strong> for a child travelling with one parent or another adult<\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Declarations of name use, single status, or identity<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Sworn statements for insurance, financial, or estate matters<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li><strong>Pension, benefit, and \"proof of life\" declarations<\/strong><\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>A document used in an IRCC application can still be <strong>commissioned in Ontario<\/strong> \u2014 commissioning is an Ontario act of swearing, even when the form itself is federal. Always check the form's instructions, as some specifically require a notary or a particular witness.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 5. How Commissioning Works -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__sec bgcoo__reveal\" id=\"coo-process\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgcoo__h\"><span class=\"num\">05<\/span> How Commissioning Works<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>The process is short and almost always done in a single visit:<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__steps\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgcoo__step\">\r\n            <h3>Bring Your Unsigned Document<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Have the complete document ready but do not sign it in advance \u2014 you must sign in front of the commissioner.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgcoo__step\">\r\n            <h3>Verify Your Identity<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The commissioner confirms who you are using valid government-issued photo identification.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgcoo__step\">\r\n            <h3>Take the Oath or Affirmation<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The commissioner asks you to swear an oath or solemnly affirm that the contents of the document are true.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgcoo__step\">\r\n            <h3>Sign in the Commissioner's Presence<\/h3>\r\n            <p>You sign the document while the commissioner watches, confirming the signature is genuinely yours.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgcoo__step\">\r\n            <h3>The Commissioner Completes the Jurat<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The commissioner signs and dates the jurat, recording where and before whom the document was sworn or declared.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 6. What to Bring -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__sec bgcoo__reveal\" id=\"coo-bring\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgcoo__h\"><span class=\"num\">06<\/span> What to Bring to Your Appointment<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>To keep your visit quick, please bring:<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgcoo__list\">\r\n          <li>valid <strong>government-issued photo identification<\/strong> (for example, a driver's licence or passport)<\/li>\r\n          <li>the <strong>complete but unsigned<\/strong> document you need commissioned<\/li>\r\n          <li>any <strong>exhibits or attachments<\/strong> referenced in the document<\/li>\r\n          <li>any <strong>instructions<\/strong> from the receiving institution about how the document must be sworn or witnessed<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01M10.29 3.86 1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Do <strong>not<\/strong> sign the document beforehand. Under Ontario law, the oath or declaration must be taken in the commissioner's presence, and you must sign in front of them.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 7. In-Person & Remote Commissioning in Ontario -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__sec bgcoo__reveal\" id=\"coo-ontario\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgcoo__h\"><span class=\"num\">07<\/span> In-Person &amp; Remote Commissioning in Ontario<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          The default rule in Ontario is straightforward: <strong>oaths and declarations are taken in the physical\r\n          presence of the commissioner<\/strong>. That's why you bring your document unsigned and sign it during the\r\n          appointment.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Ontario law also allows <strong>remote commissioning<\/strong> by video in certain circumstances, but only when specific conditions set out in the regulations are met. Whether remote commissioning is appropriate depends on your document and the receiving body. <em>(Verified on ontario.ca \/ Law Society of Ontario, June 2026 \u2014 subject to change; confirm current rules before relying on them.)<\/em><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Many professionals \u2014 including <strong>lawyers and licensed paralegals<\/strong> \u2014 are commissioners by\r\n          virtue of their office, while others are appointed by the Ministry of the Attorney General. Our\r\n          <strong>commissioned staff<\/strong> can confirm whether your document can be commissioned here and, if it\r\n          actually needs a notary, help you find the right service.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__note\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>This page is <strong>general information, not legal advice<\/strong>, and no specific outcome is guaranteed. BroadGate is a firm of licensed, regulated professionals; for advice about your particular situation, speak with us or a qualified legal professional.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 8. FAQ -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__sec bgcoo__reveal\" id=\"coo-faq\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgcoo__h\"><span class=\"num\">08<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__faq\">\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>What's the difference between a Commissioner of Oaths and a Notary Public?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">A commissioner of oaths can administer oaths and take affidavits and declarations \u2014 verifying that you swore or affirmed the document properly. A notary public has all of those powers and can also certify true copies of documents and authenticate signatures and documents. If you need a certified true copy or a document for use outside Ontario, you generally need a notary, not a commissioner.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Does a commissioner confirm that my document is true?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. The commissioner confirms that you appeared, were identified, and swore or affirmed the statement \u2014 that the oath or declaration was taken properly. The accuracy of the contents remains your responsibility as the person making the statement, and swearing a false statement can carry legal consequences.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Can you commission a declaration for my immigration (IRCC) forms?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">In many cases, yes \u2014 a statutory or solemn declaration attached to a federal immigration application can still be commissioned in Ontario, because commissioning is an Ontario act of swearing. Always check the specific form's instructions, as some require a notary or a particular type of witness.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Should I sign my document before I arrive?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. Bring the document complete but unsigned. Under Ontario law the oath or declaration must be taken in the commissioner's presence, so you sign in front of the commissioner during the appointment.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>What identification do I need to bring?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">Bring valid government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's licence or passport, so the commissioner can confirm your identity. Bring any exhibits referenced in the document as well.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Can a document be commissioned remotely?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">Ontario permits remote commissioning by video in certain circumstances, provided the conditions in the regulations are met. The default, however, is in person. Whether remote commissioning works for your document depends on its nature and what the receiving institution will accept, so confirm with us first.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== CTA ===== -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgcoo__cta bgcoo__reveal\">\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__cta-text\">\r\n          <p class=\"bgcoo__cta-eyebrow\">Talk to a Licensed Expert<\/p>\r\n          <h2>Need a document commissioned?<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Our commissioned staff can administer your oath or affirmation and witness your signature \u2014 quickly and correctly. Reach out and we'll let you know exactly what to bring.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"bgcoo__cta-row\">\r\n            <a href=\"#book\" class=\"bgcoo__btn bgcoo__btn--primary\">\r\n              Book a Consultation\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/free-immigration-assessment\/\" class=\"bgcoo__btn bgcoo__btn--ghost\">Free Assessment<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgcoo__cta-media\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chosen_transparent-2-scaled.png\" alt=\"BroadGate founder\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n\/* Reveal-on-scroll. 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