Commissioner for Oaths

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What is a Commissioner for Oaths?

A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised to verify Affidavits, which are statements in writing and on oath, and other legal documents. A Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Chief Justice.

Seamus Downes in our office carries out this appointment. Our office is located at 98 Sean Costello Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. N37 R6K4

** PLEASE NOTE **: Signing by appointment only.

You may need the services of a Commissioner for Oaths if:

  • you are giving evidence on Affidavit for court proceedings in Ireland;
  • you are making an affirmation, declaration, acknowledgement, examination or attestation for the purposes of court proceedings;
  • you are making an affirmation, declaration, acknowledgement, examination or attestation for the purposes of registration of documents.

    • The Functions of a Commissioner for Oaths are:

  • to make sure that the evidence in question is in written form (the draft Affidavit);
  • to establish that the person before him/her has read the draft Affidavit and fully understands the contents
  • to require the person to swear that the Affidavit is true by raising the appropriate Testament in the right hand and repeating the words of the oath
  • to verify that the Affidavit was properly sworn by completing a "jurat" on the Affidavit.
  • to charge a fee for his/her services.

    • Oaths and Affirmations:

    A person making an oath will be required to swear the oath by raising the New Testament. A person who is Jewish may swear the oath by raising the Old Testament. It is important to remember that you may also be required to provide evidence of identity by the Commissioner, particularly if you are having an Affidavit verified. It is useful however to bring a standard form of identification with you on your visit (a passport, driving license, social welfare book, student ID card etc.)

    The oath to be taken by persons before the Commissioner for Oaths is as follows:
    "I swear by Almighty God that this is my name and handwriting and that the contents of this my Affidavit are true".

    A person who objects to being sworn on the grounds that taking an oath is against his/her religious belief or that
    he/she has no religious belief is permitted to make a solemn affirmation, which is phrased as follows:
    "I (name), do solemnly and sincerely affirm that this is my name and handwriting, and that the contents of this my Affidavit are true".

    Oaths and Affirmations:

    A person making an oath will be required to swear the oath by raising the New Testament. A person who is Jewish may swear the oath by raising the Old Testament. It is important to remember that you may also be required to provide evidence of identity by the Commissioner, particularly if you are having an Affidavit verified. It is useful however to bring a standard form of identification with you on your visit (a passport, driving license, social welfare book, student ID card etc.)

    The oath to be taken by persons before the Commissioner for Oaths is as follows:
    "I swear by Almighty God that this is my name and handwriting and that the contents of this my Affidavit are true".

    A person who objects to being sworn on the grounds that taking an oath is against his/her religious belief or that
    he/she has no religious belief is permitted to make a solemn affirmation, which is phrased as follows:
    "I (name), do solemnly and sincerely affirm that this is my name and handwriting, and that the contents of this my Affidavit are true".

    Rates:

    There is a standard fee of €10 per signature for verifying statements.
    There is a standard fee of €2 for Exhibits.

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