Commissioner of Oaths

The Town of Shelburne has Commissioners of Oaths that are available to commission Town and government documents. We recommend you call the Town Office at 519-925-2600 in advance to book an appointment, to ensure a Commissioner of Oaths is available and authorized to sign your particular document(s). 

A Commissioner of Oaths, also known as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, is not the same as a Notary Public. A Notary Public has much broader authority. If your document requires the signature of a Notary Public, or you require certified copies of documents, then you will need to contact a lawyer or a Notary.

The person signing the affidavit must appear before the Commissioner and must show proof of identity via Government issued photo identification such as a driver’s licence, or passport. The person signing the affidavit must sign the document in the presence of the Commissioner.

There is no guarantee that a document can be commissioned until the document is seen by the Commissioner.

The Commissioner cannot witness documents where there is a requirement to personally know the person for a certain length of time, ie. Passport Guarantor.

Documents the Town will Commission (including but not limited to):

• Town of Shelburne generated documents
• Domestic and Foreign Pension document also known as Proof of Life
• Canadian Citizenship forms
• Delayed Statement of Live Birth
• Adult Name Change
• Vehicle transfer of ownership to a family member
• Child Travel Consent
• Invitation letters for a visitor's VISA
• Immunization exemption document
• Statutory Declaration of Lost Identification
• Statutory Declaration for OSAP – Statement of Common Law Status/Supporting Children
• Amendment to Birth/ Death/ Marriage Certificate forms
• Affidavit of Proof of Loss of Motor Vehicle/boat (from an insurance company)
• Affidavit of Proof of Residency
• Travel Industry Council of Ontario - Affidavit of Customer Claimant

Documents the Town cannot Commission:

• Wills, Living Wills, Codicils to Wills or Estate Settlement documents
• Power of Attorney
• Divorce, separation, marriage or cohabitation documents
• Custody documents
• Documents related to debt
• Real Estate documents
• Court, Legal or Civil issue related documents
• Declaration or Claimant and Indemnity
• Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution – Holdback Security Deposits
• Statement of Arrears
• Certified True Copies
• Declaration of a Translator
• Age of Majority or BYID Card Application
• Documents requiring the signature of a Notary Public, Canadian and Foreign

 Fees

• $10 per document for a resident of Shelburne
• $20 per document for non resident and commercial business

Requirements:

• Please bring all original documentation to your appointment
• You must bring with you two pieces of identification, each containing a signature. At least one piece of identification should be an official government document, bearing the photograph and signature of the deponent or declarant, and one must show the present address
• Please do not sign the form that is to be commissioned, as the document must be signed in the presence of the Commissioner
• Please allow sufficient time for the Town to receive payment and schedule your appointment

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