##http://www.notaryengland.co.uk/commissioner.html##Owen Lowry - Commissioner for OathsPosted on 8:00pm Friday 20th Jan 2012 A Commissioner for Oaths
The lawyers of our firm are Commissioners for Oaths under the Commissioner for Oaths Act 1889.
A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised to verify affidavits, which are statements in writing and on oath, and other legal documents. A Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Courts of Justice and is a Solicitor or Notary Public . Every Solicitor or Notary Public holding a current practising certificate is entitled to administer oaths and to use the title "Commissioner for Oaths". A Commissioner for Oaths may continue to act as a Commissioner for Oaths for as long as he/she remains a Solicitor or Notary Public. You may need the services of a Commissioner for Oaths if:
The Functions of a Commissioner for OathsThe essential functions of a Commissioner for Oaths are:
RulesOaths and AffirmationsA person making an oath will be required to swear the oath by raising the New Testament. A person who is Jewish may swear the oath by raising the Old Testament. It's important to remember that you may also be required to provide evidence of your identity by the Commissioner particularly if you are having an affadavit verified (but this largely depends on the type of documents that is being verified). It is useful however to bring a standard form of identification with you on your visit, (a passport, driving licence, social welfare book, student I.D. card, etc.). The oath to be taken by persons before the Commissioner for Oaths is as follows "I swear by Almighty God that this is my name and handwriting, and that the contents of this my affidavit are true". A person who objects to being sworn on the grounds that taking an oath is against his/her religious belief or that he/she has no religious belief is permitted to make a solemn affirmation, which is phrased as follows: "I, A.B., do solemnly and sincerely affirm that this is my name and handwriting, and that the contents of this my affidavit are true". RatesThe fees a Commissioner for Oaths can charge are given in the Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993/2297, Section 2. There is a standard fee of £7.00 per signature for verifying statements. If there is an exhibit, for example a marriage certificate, attached to the document that needs to be signed, there is a £2.00 charge for that. You are advised to check charges in advance. How to applyYou should contact a Solicitor or Notary Public and find out whether he/she provides a Commissioner for Oaths service to the public. For more information concerning our Commissioners for Oaths Services, please either ring + 44 (0) 20 3178 5780 or complete our online enquiry form.
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