Commissioner of Oaths

Commissioners of Oaths services are offered at the Township of Malahide Office. Since the nature of documents varies greatly, it is strongly recommended that you contact the Municipal Office prior to your visit to confirm that your attestation can be commissioned our staff.

A fee is applied for all documents requiring the signature of a Municipal Commissioner of Oath.

To have a document commissioned:

• All parties required to sign the document must be present and provide valid government issued photo identification to prove their identity;
• The affidavit must be signed in the presence of the commissioner;
• The entire document must be presented;
• Staff will review the document to determine if the document meets specifications; and
• If the paperwork is in order, all parties named in the document will then swear an oath of truth and the document will be stamped and sealed.

The Township does not have a Notary Public on staff. If your documents requires a Notary Public, you will need to contact a Lawyer’s office.

It is at the discretion of the Commissioner of Oaths whether or not they choose to sign the document. If a Commissioner of Oaths is uneasy about the identity of the person signing or the content of the document for any reason, the Commissioner of Oaths may refuse to sign the document and the deponent will be referred to a lawyer. The Commissioner of Oaths will not assist with the completion of the affidavit or provide legal advice.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 519-773-5344 ext 222.