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A Commissioner is a person authorized by the Province of Ontario to take oaths or declarations when you sign an affidavit or statutory declaration. The City Clerk or designate are, by virtue of office, commissioners for taking affidavits. This authority is conferred by the Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act, 1990.
Please note that the City of Cambridge does not have a Notary Public on staff. For additional information regarding Commissioner of Oaths services in Ontario and how to access these services, please see visit the Province of Ontario's website.
Fees
Signature by Commissioner of Oaths - $36.16 (plus HST)
Affidavits
Verified documents containing sworn statements are known as affidavits. The City of Cambridge can prepare and/or sign affidavits. All parties required to sign the document must be present and provide valid photo identification in order to have a document commissioned.
Commissioning process
Contact the Clerk's Office to make an appointment in order 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)
Please note: the Clerk or designate reviews the document to determine if it meets our specifications. We reserve the right to refuse commissioning services of any document.
Please note: Commissioning of documents will only be performed in person at City Hall; the City of Cambridge does not offer online services for commissioning of documents.
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