Commissioner for Oaths

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The fees for Commissioner for Oaths in Singapore are prescribed by the Senate of the Singapore Academy of Law. They can be found in Part II of the Schedule to the Commissioners for Oath Rules. As the commissioner for oaths singapore fees are prescribed, we are not able to negotiate.

Commissioner for Oaths Singapore Fees

Type of Document Our Fee Additional Fees (if any)
Affidavits S$25 per affidavit S$5 per exhibit (if any)
Statutory Documents S$25 per affidavit S$5 per exhibit (if any)

What is a Commissioner for Oaths?

A Commissioner for Oaths role is administering oaths or affirmations for legal documents. This includes administering oaths or affirmations connected with affidavits to be used in Singapore courts or statutory declarations and legal documents for use in Singapore.

What qualifications are required to be a Commissioner for Oaths?

Lawyers will only be appointed if they:

  • have been in active legal practice or service for at least ten years; and
  • are at least thirty-five years old.

What are oaths, affidavits, affirmations, and statutory declarations?

An oath is where someone makes a solemn promise as to the truth of a statement or information provided by the oath maker.

Affirmations are made by persons who have a just reason to object to taking oaths, or their religion does not recognise oaths as a binding force. It has the same legal effect as an oath.

Statutory declarations make statements in a prescribed form by statute that declares something is true. These statements are not sworn.

Affidavits are written sworn statements of fact made by someone who signs an affidavit. It is usually used in court proceedings as evidence.

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FAQs

What is a Commissioner for Oaths in Singapore?
A Commissioner for Oaths is a person authorised to administer oaths or affirmations and take statutory declarations or affidavits for documents to be used in Singapore.
What duties does a Commissioner for Oaths perform?
They administer oaths or affirmations, witness signatures on affidavits, take statutory declarations, certify documents for use in Singapore courts or by local authorities.
What qualifications are required to be appointed as a Commissioner for Oaths?
Lawyers must have at least 10 years of active legal practice and be at least 35 years old.
What types of documents require a Commissioner for Oaths?
Documents such as affidavits, statutory declarations, documents for Court use, or where oaths/affirmations are needed.
What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation?
An oath is a sworn promise under religion; an affirmation is a solemn declaration for those who do not swear oaths. They have the same legal effect.
Are the fees for a Commissioner for Oaths negotiable?
No. The fees are prescribed by the Senate of the Singapore Academy of Law and set out under the Commissioners for Oaths Rules.
Can documents for use outside Singapore be handled by a Commissioner for Oaths?
Generally no. For overseas use, documents may need to be witnessed by a Notary Public rather than only a Commissioner for Oaths.
How much does it cost for an affidavit with a Commissioner for Oaths at IRB Law?
According to IRB Law’s schedule: S$25 per affidavit + S$5 per exhibit (if any) for affidavits/statutory documents.
Do both lawyer-Commissioners and non-lawyer Commissioners exist?
Yes. Lawyers and certain qualified non-lawyers may be appointed, but the scope of what they can handle differs.
What should I bring when meeting a Commissioner for Oaths?
You should bring the relevant document(s), original identification (such as NRIC/passport), and any exhibits needing to be sworn/declared.
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