Commissioner for Oaths Services
Ph: 016712773 or 0873899884
Commissioner for Oaths in Dublin City Centre
The verification of Declarations, Oaths and Statements in Ireland in Ireland can be dealt with by a Commissioner of Oaths.
A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised to verify affidavits, which are statements in writing and on oath, and other legal documents.
A Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Chief Justice and is usually, though not always, a solicitor. Every solicitor holding a current practising certificate is entitled to administer oaths and to use the title "Commissioner for Oaths". A Commissioner for Oaths may continue to act as a Commissioner for Oaths for as long as he/she remains a solicitor.
You may need the services of a Commissioner for Oaths if:
- you are giving evidence on affidavit for court proceedings in Ireland
- you are making an affirmation, declaration, acknowledgement, examination or attestation for the purposes of court proceedings or for the purposes of registration of documents
The Functions of a Commissioner for Oaths
The essential functions of a Commissioner for Oaths are:
- to make sure that the evidence in question is in written form (the draft affidavit)
- to establish that the person before him/her has read the draft affidavit and fully understands the contents
- to require the person to swear that the affidavit is true by raising the appropriate Testament in the right hand and repeating the words of the oath
- to verify that the affidavit was properly sworn by completing a "jurat" on the affidavit
- to charge a fee for his/her services.
Rules
Oaths and Affirmations
A person making an oath will be required to swear the oath by raising the New Testament. A person who is Jewish may swear the oath by raising the Old Testament. It's important to remember that you may also be required to provide evidence of your identity by the Commissioner particularly if you are having an affadavit verified (but this largely depends on the type of documents that is being verified). It is useful however to bring a standard form of identification with you on your visit, (a passport, driving licence, social welfare book, student I.D. card, etc.).
The oath to be taken by persons before the Commissioner for Oaths is as follows
"I swear by Almighty God that this is my name and handwriting, and that the contents of this my affidavit are true".
A person who objects to being sworn on the grounds that taking an oath is against his/her religious belief or that he/she has no religious belief is permitted to make a solemn affirmation, which is phrased as follows:
"I, A.B., do solemnly and sincerely affirm that this is my name and handwriting, and that the contents of this my affidavit are true".
Rates
The fees a Commissioner for Oaths can charge are given in the Rules of the Superior Courts (Fees payable to Commissioners for Oaths) (SI 616 of 2003). There is a standard fee of €10 euro per signature for verifying statements. If there is an exhibit, for example a marriage certificate, attached to the document that needs to be signed, there is a €2 charge for that. You are advised to check charges in advance.
Please contact to make an appointment. Phone 01 671 2773 or email cy@yor.ie.
(Office hours from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday)
Marraige Declarations
AFFIDAVIT OF ____________
I, __________________, of _______________________ aged 18 years and upwards MAKE OATH and say as follows:
1. I make this affidavit from facts within my own knowledge save where otherwise appears and whereso otherwise appearing, I believe the same to be true.
2. I say and believe that I have not been previously married to any person according to the civil law of Ireland or any other jurisdiction.
3. I say and believe that I have not been previously married to any person by virtue of any civil or religious ceremony.
Sworn by the said __________________
at
in the County of the City of Dublin this day of 20
before me a commissioner for Oaths/Practising Solicitor and I know the Deponent.
_______________________________
COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS/
PRACTISING SOLICITOR