The City of Port Colborne provides Commissioner of Oaths services.
A commissioner is a person authorized by the Province of Ontario to take oaths or declarations of an affidavit or a statutory declaration.
A commissioner is not the same as a Notary Public. A Notary Public can verify that signatures, marks and copies of documents are true or genuine.
The commissioner is not responsible for the content of the affidavit. The person signing the document is responsible for understanding the details of the document and ensuring the contents are accurate.
Effective January 1, 2025:
$25 - payable by cash, debit or credit card (2.4% convenience fee charge)
Pension - Proof of Life (no charge)
The person signing the affidavit must show proof of identity via Government issued photo identification, such as a Driver's Licence, Passport, Ontario Photo card.
Municipal Business
Domestic and Foreign Pension Documents (Proof of Life)
Delayed Statement of Live Birth
Legal Change of Name Form - Adult/Child (Note: Commissioners cannot act as a guarantor)
Vehicle Transfer of Ownership to a Family member "gifting a vehicle"
Wills, Living Wills, and Codicils to Wills / Estate Settlement documents
Powers of Attorney
Divorce, separation, marriage or cohabitation documents
Custody documents
Court, Legal or Civil issue related documents
Contract Agreements
Documents related to finance (Banking information, RRSP etc.)
Real estate documents
Land Transfer documents
Insurance Claims
Child Travel Consent letter
Passport (Note: Commissioners cannot act as a guarantor)
Age of Majority or BYID Card applications
Proof of Residency
If you require "Certified True Copies of Documents" such as Provincial Documents (i.e. Drivers Licence) or Federal Documents (i.e. a passport) we suggest you contact the issuer of these documents. Or contact a Lawyer or Notary Public who has this authority to certify documents.
** There is no guarantee that a document can be commissioned until the document is seen by the Commissioner.
