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Contact the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Program

Last updated on December 14, 2024

NOTICE: BC Commissioner Program reopening timeline

From September 12 to November 30, the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits for BC Program was on hold and unable to accept applications, change requests to current appointments or respond to queries. 

The program is working to resume operation at reduced capacity in January 2025. Please see below for a timeline on gradual reopening and what to expect:
 
As of December 2, 2024, the program is now: 

  • receiving email queries at BCCommAff@gov.bc.ca for response
  • processing requests for cancellations or changes to current appointments

As of December 15, 2024:

  • the application and online payment system is now open: see updated submission instructions and link to the application form on Apply for an appointment;
  • the program is receiving applications (to prepare for processing at reduced capacity in January 2025).

When the program resumes operation at reduced capacity in January 2025: 

  • routine applications for renewal of commissions expiring on or before January 31, 2025 will be prioritized and are expected to be processed in time to be effective on February 1, 2025;
  • expected processing timelines for routine applications is 4-6 weeks, not including mail times;
  • incomplete applications (e.g., missing signatures, dates or appointment fee) and non-routine applications (such as applications that raise potential public protection concerns) may take longer to process.

Please carefully read all instructions on this website before applying.

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.

Please note that Canada Post mail delivery to and from our office is delayed during the current postal strike. 

To avoid delays, please apply by email as instructed on the application form and on this website, or consider using a courier service.

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.