Commissioner of Oaths
The Town of Cobourg can sign documents that need the signature of a Commissioner of Oaths or Commissioner for Taking Affidavits.
You will need to bring valid photo identification with you.
The fee is $10 per commission.
Commissioner of Oaths Services:
The Town of Cobourg's Commissioner of Oaths can sign documents, at their discretion, that include but are not limited to the following:
- Consent to travel with children (travel letters);
- Proof of residency;
- Vehicle transfer of ownership;
- Insurance claims;
- Pension plan;
- Certification of an identifiable individual's signature;
- Government-related forms; and
- Town of Cobourg department forms.
The Commissioner of Oaths will NOT sign documents related to the following:
- Wills;
- Living wills;
- Codicils to wills;
- Powers of attorney;
- Divorce, separation or custody;
- Theft;
- Real estate;
- Documents required to be certified as 'true copies';
- Court documents or documents related to court proceedings; and
- Documents that require the signature of a Notary Public.
The Town of Cobourg 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.
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