COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS​
~KENNETH BUTLER~
Mobile Service
Offering confidential, convenient, and affordable witnessing of documents/affidavits for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the comfort of your own home or other convenient location.
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By appointment only.
Flexible appointments. Available most evenings, weekends and holidays.
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More than twenty five years of reliable service.
A COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS IS SOMEONE WHO ...
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is certified to endorse affirmations and declarations; they can also take and receive affidavits or administer oaths.
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affixes a stamp certifying that the required oath, affirmation, or declaration has been properly administered.
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does not certify the truth of the statements contained in a document; this responsibility remains with the client.
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is not responsible for the content of the affidavit; it is the responsibility of the person whose signature is being commissioned (i.e. the client).
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is not a Notary Public. A Notary Public has all the powers of a Commissioner of Oaths, and can also endorse documents to be used outside of the Province. A Notary Public is generally a practicing lawyer and can witness, certify and attest business documents, contracts and property deeds. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure a Commissioner for Oaths can sign the documents.
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THE CLIENT
The person swearing or affirming to a document must appear before the Commissioner for Oaths. Proper identification (photo ID) such as a valid driver’s license, current passport, permanent resident card or any other government issued photo identification must be presented as well as the completed affidavit with the exception of the signature. The signing of the affidavit must be completed in the presence of the Commissioner.
DOCUMENTS
Common documents (some are hyperlinked) requiring this service include, but are not limited to, the following:
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land transfer
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application for crown land
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separation agreement
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court documents
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single status affidavit
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accuracy of translation language proficiency of translator affidavit
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first-time home buyers program affidavit
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support enforcement affidavit
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child protection clearance affidavit
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confidentiality agreement
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ownership and occupancy affidavit
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statutory declaration of common-law union - Immigration Canada
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statutory declaration proof of identity
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and various other legal documents, statutory declarations and affidavits
Get In Touch
Hours:
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Flexible appointments, including most evenings, weekends and holidays. Please text, email or call to make an appointment.
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Fee:
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Fee is dependent upon where we meet and can be as low as $25.
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Email: oaths.commissionernl@gmail.com
Text: 709-765-3377
Kenneth Butler, B.Comm.
St. John's, NL, Canada
709-765-3377
