- PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK'S DEPARTMENT FOR COMMISSIONING TIMES, AS TIMES MAY VARY EACH WEEK
- Clerk's Department at 905-356-7521 ext. 0
- The Commissioner for Taking Affidavits does not have the authority to certify true copies of documents, I.D., etc.
- The City does not have a Notary (Notary Public).
Most sworn statements and declarations may be commissioned in the Clerk's Office by a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, (also known as Commissioner of Oaths), which is not the same as a Notary Public.
A Commissioner has authority only to administer oaths and take affidavits by virtue of their office or by appointment through the Ministry of the Attorney Governor for the Province of Ontario. A Notary Public has much broader authority. If your document requires the signature of a Notary, or you require certified copies of documents, then you will need to contact a lawyer or a Notary.
The person signing the affidavit must show government issued identification that contains a current photo, such as a valid driver's license. You are required to sign in the presence of the commissioner. A Commissioner's stamp is then affixed to the document once the oath has been taken and signatures have been sworn.
To inquire about the Commissioner's availability, or for more information please call 905-356-7521
Examples of documents that may be signed by the Commissioner:
- Vehicle Transfer of Ownership
- Insurance Claims
- Invitation Letter
- Pension Plan
- Domestic and Foreign Pension - Proof of Life
- Life certificates for foreign pensions
- Government related forms
Examples of documents that will NOT be signed by the Commissioner:
- Wills, etc.
- Certified True Copies of any document
- Estate documents
- Land Transfer documents
- Powers of Attorney
- Divorce, separation, or custody documents
- Real estate documents
- Court documents or documents related to any court proceedings
- Documents clearly stating that they are to be signed by a Notary (Public)
- Documents related to finances (banking information, RRSP, Canada Savings Bonds)
- Travel documents related to children
