Need an affidavit sworn, a statutory declaration commissioned, or a document certified? We provide professional commissioning services for individuals and businesses across Ontario.
Many legal documents require the signature of a licensed commissioner before they are valid. Whether you need an affidavit for court, a statutory declaration for immigration, or a certified true copy for official use, we can help.
Important: do not sign before your appointment
The purpose of commissioning is to witness your signature and confirm your identity. If you have already signed the document, it cannot be properly commissioned. Bring the unsigned document to your appointment along with valid government-issued photo identification.
The commissioning process is straightforward. You appear in person with the unsigned document and your identification. The commissioner confirms your identity, you read the document, sign it in their presence, and swear or affirm that the contents are true. The commissioner then signs and stamps the document.
The whole process typically takes only a few minutes for simple documents. More complex documents involving multiple pages or exhibits may take longer.
Documents commissioned by an unauthorized person may be rejected by courts, government offices, or financial institutions. Licensed paralegals in Ontario are authorized commissioners of oaths, which means documents we commission are recognized and accepted for legal, government, and official purposes.
A Commissioner of Oaths is a person authorized to witness the signing of legal documents such as affidavits and statutory declarations. When you sign before a commissioner, you are swearing or affirming that the contents are true. Paralegals in Ontario are commissioners of oaths.
A Commissioner of Oaths witnesses sworn statements on documents like affidavits. A Notary Public can do this and more, including certifying copies of documents, authenticating signatures for use in other countries, and preparing certain legal documents. Not all commissioners are notaries. If you are not sure which you need, we can help clarify.
Yes, for most commissioning services you need to bring the unsigned original document and any required identification. Do not sign the document before your appointment, it must be signed in front of the commissioner.
Typically, government-issued photo identification is required. A driver's licence, passport, or provincial ID card is usually sufficient. Bring the original, photocopies are generally not accepted for ID purposes.
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