The Town has staff that are appointed Commissioners for taking Affidavits, etc. Commissioners may take affidavits and administer other legal oaths, affirmations or declarations within their jurisdiction.
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 document should be signed in front of the Commissioner, not before.
- The declarant must have valid government issued photo I.D.
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Book a Commissioner of Oaths Appointment |
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Please use the follwing link to book an appointment for commissioning documents: |
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Acceptable Identification Types |
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Fees |
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A fee of $10.00 + HST is payable for this service. Note: the fee is subject to increase January 1st each year Appointments are not required but encouraged. Please call/email us ahead to make sure that a Commissioner is available before coming into Town Hall/Municipal Office. |
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Notary Public |
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A Commissioner for taking Affidavits is not a Notary Public and cannot notarize your documents. You will need to contact a Non-Lawyer Notary Public or Lawyer if you require a document to be notarized. |
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Certified True Copies |
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By virtue of their office under the Municipal Act, certain individuals in the Legislative and Corporate Services Department may certify true copies of documents. A fee of $1.00 +HST per certified page is payable for this service. |
Right of Refusal of Service
Commissioners can't provide service for any of the following documents:
- Enduring Power of Attorney Forms
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Applications
- Witnessing Wills, Living Wills or Codicils
- Documents to be filed out of Province (see a Notary Public or Federal Commissioner)
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