Commissioners for Taking Affidavits

A 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 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.