Commissioners for Taking Affidavits
Last updated on November 26, 2025A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits is a person appointed or designated under the Evidence Act to administer oaths and affirmations and to take affidavits and declarations.
A person may be eligible for appointment as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits if their existing employment or work with a volunteer organization involves administering oaths or affirmations, or taking affidavits or statutory declarations, as permitted, authorized or required by law.
The Commissioner for Taking Affidavits program is administered by the Order in Council Administration Office in the Ministry of Attorney General.
NOTICE: Program review underway
The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits for BC Program is under review. Please note that incomplete applications (e.g., missing signatures, dates or appointment fee) and non-routine applications (such as applications that raise potential public protection concerns or that fall outside existing program guidelines) may take longer to process. Please carefully read all instructions on this website before applying.
To avoid delays, please pay online and apply by email as instructed on the application form and on this website, or consider using a courier service.