A commissioner in the Province of Ontario holds the authority to administer oaths or declarations while executing an affidavit or statutory declaration. The city clerk or their assigned representative acts as commissioners for the purpose of taking affidavits, as granted by the Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act of 1990.

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It is important to note that a commissioner for taking affidavits, also known as a commissioner of oaths, differs from a notary public. Commissioners are specifically empowered to administer oaths and receive affidavits. To proceed with signing an affidavit, the individual must present a government-issued identification document that includes a recent photograph and signature, such as a valid driver's license. Additionally, the signing process must occur in the presence of the commissioner.

 

Our commissioning services solely pertain to documents related to Citizenship and Immigration matters. These include:

• Statutory Declaration for Visitor Visa Application

• Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union

• Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor Form

• Statutory Declaration for loss of Passport or Permanent Residence Card (requires inclusion of police report number)

• Statutory Declaration for single status and proof of residency (applicable to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents intending to marry abroad)

• Affidavit for Amendment to birth/death/marriage certificate

• Canadian Citizenship Forms

• Statutory Declaration for legal name change

• Statutory Declaration for Statement of common-law status, Supporting children, and/or marital status

• Statutory Declaration by a person for change of sex designation

• Statutory Declaration for proof of residency

• Statutory Declaration for delayed statement of birth

• Affidavit for lost Citizenship and Immigration documents