Commissioner of Oaths

The Town of Cobourg can sign documents that need the signature of a Commissioner of Oaths or Commissioner for Taking Affidavits.

You will need to bring valid photo identification with you.

The fee is $5 per commission. 

Please see the Commissoner of Oaths and Affidavits Policy for the Town of Cobourg.

Commissioner of Oaths Services:

The Town of Cobourg's Commissioner of Oaths can sign documents, at their discretion, that include but are not limited to the following:

• Consent to travel with children (travel letters);
• Proof of residency;
• Vehicle transfer of ownership;
• Insurance claims;
• Pension plan;
• Certification of an identifiable individual's signature;
• Government-related forms; and
• Town of Cobourg department forms.

The Commissioner of Oaths will NOT sign documents related to the following:

• Wills;
• Living wills;
• Codicils to wills;
• Powers of attorney;
• Divorce, separation or custody;
• Theft;
• Real estate;
• Documents required to be certified as 'true copies';
• Court documents or documents related to court proceedings; and
• Documents that require the signature of a Notary Public.

The Town of Cobourg Commissioner of Oaths are not Notary Publics. You will have to contact a professional lawyer, notary public entitled to practice law in Ontario, or a justice of the peace to sign those documents.