Commissioners for Oaths
At Sam Solicitors, we are authorised Commissioners for Oaths, meaning we can administer oaths, witness signatures, and certify important legal documents. Our role is to ensure that your documents and declarations are properly verified and legally valid, whether they are required for court proceedings, visa applications, property transactions, or other official matters.
Our experienced team offers fast, reliable, and professional assistance to both individuals and businesses who require statutory declarations, affidavits, or certified copies of documents.
What Is a Commissioner for Oaths?
A Commissioner for Oaths is a qualified solicitor authorised by law to administer oaths and affirmations and verify the authenticity of documents. Their role is to ensure that statements made in written form are properly sworn or affirmed as true, adding legal weight to the documents.
You may need a Commissioner for Oaths when:
- You are signing an affidavit or statutory declaration
- You are required to swear an oath for court or legal proceedings.
- You must provide certified copies of documents such as passports, degree certificates, or identification.
- You need official verification of documents for use abroad.
Our Services
Our Commissioners for Oaths can assist with a wide range of services, including:
- Administering Oaths and Affirmations: We help clients swear or affirm the truth of statements in legal documents.
- Statutory Declarations: These are formal written statements of fact that must be signed in front of a Commissioner for Oaths, often used for name changes, lost documents, or confirming specific facts
- Affidavits: We witness the signing of affidavits — written statements used as evidence in court or other legal matters.
- Certifying Copies of Documents: If you need official proof that a document is a true copy of the original, we can certify it for use in the UK or abroad.
- Witnessing Signatures: We act as independent witnesses to verify the signing of documents.