The Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act allows Municipal Clerks and other Officials (also known as Commissioner of Oaths) to take various types of declarations and to administer oaths. The authority of Commissioners of Oaths is limited, and Commissioners are not authorized to swear affidavits for private businesses or personal affairs. The Commissioner of Oaths will not assist with the completion of the affidavit or provide legal advice. Commissioning is done at the discretion of the Commissioner of Oaths. If a Commissioner of Oaths is uneasy about the identity of the person signing or the content of the document for any reason, the Commissioner of Oaths reserves the right to refuse to sign the document and the declarant will be referred to a lawyer

Please note that the Municipality of Central Huron does not have a Notary Public on staff. For notary services, please contact a lawyer or Notary Public.

Affidavits 

Verified documents containing sworn statements are known as affidavits. Central Huron can sign affidavits. All parties required to sign the document must be present and must provide valid photo identification in order to have a document commissioned.

Fees 

• Commissioning of up to 3 documents - $30.00
• After the first 3 documents - $10.00 per document

Note: Town Hall only accepts debit, cash, or cheque. 

Commissioning Process

Members of the public may request commissioning of documents whereby one is required to take an oath, affirmation or declaration in front of a Commissioner. Our Commissioners of Oaths will witness the signature of people who are affirming/swearing the contents of a document to be true. If you are seeking these services, you must visit the Municipal Office in person, with photo identification, during regular business hours.

In order for a Commissioner to sign your document, the request for the Commissioner of Oaths service must be made by the same individual who will be taking the oath and signing the document. The person making the oath, often called the declarant, must be present, must have valid government issued photo identification, and the document must not be signed by the declarant until they are in front of the Commissioner.

Contact Town Hall to:

• Ensure that there is a Commissioner of Oaths available
• Get assistance in determining if the Commissioner is authorized to sign your document(s)
• Confirm the applicable fee associated with your document(s)

We reserve the right to refuse commissioning services of any document.

Documents the Municipality WILL Commission

• Central Huron generated documents
• Domestic and Foreign Pension documents (Proof of Life)
• Statutory Declaration of Apprenticeship Hours
• Canadian Citizenship forms
• Delayed Statement of Live Birth
• Name Change document
• Statutory Declaration of Lost Identification (must include police report number)
• Sworn Statement for the Transfer of a Used Motor Vehicle in the Province of ON
• Statutory Declaration for OSAP – Statement of Common Law Status/Supporting Children
• Affidavit of Unregistered Vehicle
• Immunization Health Form
• Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (single signature) - Service Canada form
• Application for Change of Sex Designation on a Birth Registration

Documents the Municipality WILL NOT Commission

• Wills, “Living Wills”, Codicils to Wills or Estate Settlement documents
• Power of Attorney
• Divorce or Separation documents
• Custody documents
• Documents related to debt
• Real estate related documents, statements, transfer of land
• Court, Legal or Civil issue related documents
• Age of Majority or BYID Card application
• Documents that need to be Notarized
• Letters of Invitation to obtain a visa to visit Canada
• Travel Affidavit – consent letter for children
• Proof of Loss for Insurance documents
• Any document that is to be executed by an individual acting in their capacity as a Power of Attorney