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Computer with pencils, paper and coffee cupThe Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act allows Municipal Clerks and other Officials to take various types of declarations and to administer oaths. 

At Town Hall, the Clerk or the Executive Assistant to the Clerk is available to commission documents that require a Commissioner for taking affadavits (also known as a Commissioner of Oaths) by appointment only.

The Commissioner of Oaths will witness the signature(s) of person(s) who are affirming/declaring the contents of a document to be true. The person must sign the document in the presence of the Commissioner of Oaths.

Please note the following:

  • The Town's Commissioner of Oaths reserves the right to refuse commissioning services of any document.
  • A Commissioner of Oaths is not a "Notary Public". If you require the services of a Notary Public, you must contact a lawyer and/or Notary Public by checking your local listings.
 Fee for Service
$10 per document, payable at time of signing by cash, debit or credit card.
 I.D. Requirements

The request for Commissioner of Oaths service must be made by the same individual taking the oath and signing the document. You must provide one original piece of government issued identification (no photocopies permitted) that includes your photo and signature (i.e.: valid driver's licence, passport, etc.).


The Commissioner is not authorized to sign documents without acceptable identification.
 How to book an appointment

To book an appointment please complete this form.

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