Commissioner of Oaths
Commissioner of Oaths
A Commissioner of Oaths service is available at Town Hall to help residents sign important documents.
Request an Appointment
Commissioner of Oath services are provided at Town Hall located at 46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer. Booking an appointment is recommended to ensure availability of signing staff. Please include a description of the document in your request.
Our Services
The Town of Aylmer’s Commissioners of Oaths can sign documents, at their discretion, that include but are not limited to the following:
- Consent to travel with children (travel letters);
- Proof of residency documentation;
- Vehicle Transfers;
- Insurance claims;
- Pension plan documents;
- Certification of an identifiable individual’s signature;
- Government-related forms; and
- Town of Aylmer department forms.
The Commissioner of Oaths will not sign documents related to the following:
- Wills;
- Living wills;
- Codicils to wills;
- Powers of attorney;
- Divorce, separation or custody;
- Theft;
- Real estate;
- Court documents or documents related to court proceedings; and
- Documents that require the signature of a Notary Public.
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.
Procedure
You must appear in person before the Commissioner of Oaths and bring valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s licence or passport. Your document should be completed before the appointment, but do not sign it until you are with the Commissioner.
A Commissioner of Oaths witnesses your signature and administers the oath or declaration. They do not confirm that the information in the document is true. It is your responsibility to understand the document and ensure the information provided is accurate before signing.
Please see the User Fees By-law for current rates.
Contact Town of Aylmer Staff
Deputy Clerk/Information Services Coordinator
46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer, ON N5H 1J7
519-773-3164 Ext. 4908
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