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Commissioning is the formal act of administering an oath or affirmation and witnessing the signature on an affidavit or statutory declaration. The Commissioner completes the jurat with the date, location, and officer’s particulars so the document is ready for filing or submission in Ontario.

Commissioning confirms that the deponent swore or affirmed the contents before an authorized Commissioner. Notarization is performed by a Notary Public and may add a notarial certificate for use outside Ontario or for specific institutions. We can advise which option the receiving body requires.

A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits is authorized under Ontario law to administer oaths or affirmations and take affidavits. Our team provides commissioning services and applies the required jurat details so your document meets Ontario practice.

Present valid government-issued photo identification that matches the name on the document. If your name has changed or contains variations, bring supporting proof. The deponent must appear in person or by a permitted remote session.

No. The affidavit or declaration must be signed in the Commissioner’s presence, either in person or during a permitted remote appointment. Signing in advance can result in rejection by the receiving court or agency.

Yes, where permitted and accepted by the receiving body. Remote commissioning includes identity verification, real-time video presence, and completion of the jurat with the appropriate location details. We confirm acceptance requirements in advance.

The jurat is the certification at the end of the document stating it was sworn or affirmed before the Commissioner. It includes the date, municipality and province, whether it was sworn or affirmed, and the Commissioner’s name, capacity, and signature.

Each exhibit must be referenced in the affidavit, labeled, and attached. An exhibit stamp or statement is applied and initialed by the Commissioner as required. We check order and labeling so the record is clear to the recipient.

No. Commissioning is limited to administering the oath or affirmation and completing the jurat. We do not provide legal advice or draft content. If you require drafting, please consult legal counsel.

Yes. Each deponent must appear before the Commissioner. Depending on logistics, the document may include a joint jurat or separate jurats. If signers are not together, separate appointments or documents may be required.

An interpreter may assist when needed. Some recipients require an interpreter declaration or affidavit. Please advise us in advance so we can align the commissioning with the destination’s acceptance rules.

Alternatives such as a mark or assisted signature may be possible where accepted by the receiving body. The Commissioner will record the circumstances appropriately. Acceptance policies vary; we recommend confirming requirements in advance.

Acceptance depends on the destination. For inter-provincial or international use, you may need notarization and authentication or apostille. We can coordinate the required steps and perform acceptance checks upon request.

We follow Ontario rules for commissioners, maintain commissioning records as required, and protect sensitive information. Documents are released only to authorized parties, and our retention schedules and audit trails support compliance.

Bring a complete but unsigned document, valid identification, any exhibits and labeling instructions, and the destination or filing details. For remote sessions, ensure a stable connection and have identification ready for verification.

Pricing reflects the number of signatures, exhibits, location, and urgency. Standard appointments are usually quick, and rush options may be available. We confirm the total and appointment time before proceeding; major cards and e-transfer are accepted.