Commissioner of Oaths

The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act, 1990 authorizes Municipal Clerks and other officers to administer oaths and take affidavits. A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits (also known as a Commissioner of Oaths) is not the same as a Notary Public. The Township reserves the right to refuse commissioning services of any document.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost?

$25 for a maximum of 5 documents per visit
$10 for each additional 5-document increment

The cost is reviewed annually.

When are Commissioner of Oath services provided?

Commissioner of Oath services are provided at the Township office from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Township to schedule a Commissioner of Oath appointment at 519-632-8800.

What needs to be brought to the appointment?

The individual who will be taking the oath and signing the document must present one original piece of government issued photo identification such as:

valid driver's licence
valid passport

Please do not sign the document in advance. The Commissioner of Oath must witness your signature.

Does the Township offer Notary Public services?

The Township does not provide Notary Public services. Please contact a lawyer or the local courts related to a notary service.

Can the Township Certify True Copies?

The Township of North Dumfries only provides certified true copies of documents produced by the Township. This service is different from Commissioner of Oath and is subject to different fees. Other municipalities may do certified true copies of external documents.

Documents the Township CAN Commission

Amendment to Birth/Death/Marriage Certificate
Delayed statement of live birth
Immunization Exemption forms
Domestic and Foreign Pension documents (proof of life)
Proof of residency (owner/tenant letters)
Statutory Declaration of Apprenticeship hours
Legal Name Change forms
Canadian Citizenship Forms
Statutory Declaration of Lost Identification (must include police report #)
Sworn statement for the transfer of a used motor vehicle in the province of Ontario
Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal - Affidavits
Statutory Declaration for OSAP - Statement of Common-Law Status, Supporting Children
Statutory Declaration of theft of a HST Cheque or Federal Cheque
Appointment of Special Constable
Affidavit of Unregistered Vehicle
Affidavit for lost Outdoors Card
Statutory Declaration for Motor Vehicle Deals Compensation Fund

Documents the Township CANNOT Commission

Notary Public Documents
Certified True Copies
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
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
Ontario Mortgage Corporation documents
Travel Affidavit
Affidavit of a Lost Cheque

For documents not included above, please contact a Notary Public or Lawyer. Further information about commissioner of oaths and notary public services can be found on the website for the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Township of North Dumfries
106 Earl Thompson Road,
3rd Floor, Ayr, Ontario
N0B 1E0
Mailing Address: P.O. Box
1060 Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Telephone: 519-632-8800
Fax: 519-632-8700