Commissioner of Oath Services

Select staff at the Township of Cavan Monaghan Corporate Services Department can sign documents that need the signature of a Commissioner of Oaths. It is recommended that you call ahead to make an appointment 705-932-9324. There is a $15.00 fee for residents and a $20.00 fee for non-residents for each document.

In order for a Commissioner to sign your document please keep the following in mind:

• the person making the oath (declarant) must be present
• the declarant must have valid government issued photo identification
• the document must not be signed by the declarant until they are in front of the Commissioner

Document requirements

You are required to present one original piece of original government-issued photo identification (no copies permitted) i.e. a valid driver's licence.

Commissioners of Oaths will sign documents for:

• Residency documentation
• Deeds
• Insurance claims
• Pension Plan documents
• Certify documents as "true copies"
• Birth and Death information applications as prescribed by Statute
• Certification of identifiable individual's signature

*Please note that Commissioners will not sign Wills, "Living Wills," Codicils to Wills, Powers of Attorney, Divorce, Separation, Custody, Theft, Financial or Real Estate related documents.

Notary Public

The Township of Cavan Monaghan Commissioner of Oaths are not Notary Publics. You will have to contact a professional lawyer, notary public entitled to practice law in Ontario, or a justice of the peace to sign those documents.

A list of Notary Publics and lawyers who notarize documents can be found in your local phone directory.

Contact us for more information about Commissioner of Oath services or to book an appointment.