Need a sworn statement, affidavit, or statutory declaration witnessed for use within Ontario? As licensed Ontario notaries, we're also qualified as commissioners of oaths, available online or in person.
A Commissioner of Oaths witnesses sworn statements, administers oaths, and signs affidavits and statutory declarations for use within Ontario. It's a narrower authority than a notary public, a commissioner's signature isn't recognized outside the province, so it only applies to documents staying in Ontario.
Every notary public in Ontario is also a commissioner of oaths, but the reverse isn't true. Since our team are licensed notaries, you get full notarial authority even for a simple commissioning appointment, so if it turns out your document needs to go further than Ontario, we can handle that too without booking a second appointment elsewhere.
Sworn written statements used in court proceedings, government applications, and various legal matters.
Formal declarations of fact used for employment, insurance, or government purposes within Ontario.
Commonly needed when gifting a vehicle to a family member in Ontario.
Sworn statements supporting a visitor's entry application, often requested by IRCC.
Statements authorizing travel, medical care, or other decisions on someone else's behalf.
In Ontario, certifying a true copy requires a notary public, not just a commissioner of oaths. Since our team are notaries, this isn't a problem with us, but it's worth knowing the distinction.
A commissioner's authority doesn't extend beyond the province. If your document is headed elsewhere, you'll want full notarization instead.
You must be identified before swearing an oath or signing a declaration. Have current, valid government ID on hand.
The oath or declaration must be made in front of the commissioner. Wait until your appointment to sign.
Pricing is clear upfront, no surprise charges once you've committed.
| First document | From $39.99 |
| Each additional document, same visit | From $25 |
| Mobile travel fee (Ajax, Pickering, Whitby) | From $60 total |
| Mobile travel fee (Oshawa) | From $75 total |
Here's exactly what happens once you book.
Choose online or mobile, whichever works best for you.
Join from anywhere with an internet connection, or meet your commissioner in person.
Swear your oath or make your declaration, then sign in front of the commissioner.
Your document is signed and stamped, ready for its intended use within Ontario.
A commissioner can witness oaths and sign affidavits for use within Ontario only. A notary public has broader authority, including certifying true copies and notarizing documents for use outside the province. Since our team are notaries, you get the broader authority either way.
Yes, most commissioning appointments can be done online by video call, typically in about 15 minutes.
No, a commissioner's authority stops at the Ontario border. If your document is headed elsewhere, let us know and we'll notarize it fully instead.
Valid, current government-issued photo ID, and your complete, unsigned document ready to swear and sign in front of us.
Yes, many clients need a document commissioned, then apostilled or translated. We coordinate the full process for you.
We offer more than one way to get your documents notarized. Here's what else might fit.
Choose a time that works for you, we'll take it from there.