Edmonton Commissioner of Oaths
We witness oaths, solemn affirmations, the signing of affidavits or statutory declarations.
Affirmation of an Oath
- Where an oath is being witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths, the deponent is required to confirm the following: “Do you swear the contents of this Affidavit as subscribed by you are true?” Where a solemn declaration is required instead, the deponent must declare in the positive to: “Do you make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath?”
- In every case, the deponent must be physically present before the Commissioner for Oaths.