Contact the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Program
Last updated on November 26, 2025NOTICE: 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.
The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Program is administered by the Order in Council Administration Office in the Ministry of Attorney General. If you are submitting your application by mail, please note that application processing timelines do not include mailing or courier times.
Regular mailing address (Do not use for courier packages)
Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Program
Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General
PO Box 9280 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9J7
Email: BCCommAff@gov.bc.ca
Telephone: 250 387-5378
Fax: 250 387-4349
Courier mailing address
Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Program
Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General
1001 Douglas Street (PO Box 9280 Stn Prov Govt)
Victoria, BC V8W 2C5
The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Program does not provide any commissioner services.
Our office cannot provide advice as to whether a particular form or document can be witnessed by a commissioner. You may wish to consult a lawyer in such cases.