Oaths and Affidavits (Commissioners)
A Commissioner of Oaths—also referred to as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits—can administer oaths and witness signatures on certain legal documents.
Important Note: The Town does not have a Notary Public. Notaries have broader legal authority, including certifying true copies and notarizing documents that require their signature. If your document requires a Notary Public, you must contact a lawyer or licensed Notary. The Town of Kearney does not offer electronic or virtual commissioning.
Requirements for Commissioning
- The individual signing the affidavit must appear in person before the Commissioner.
- Government-issued photo ID showing both name and signature is required.
- The document must be signed in the Commissioner’s presence.
- Commissioning is not guaranteed until the document is reviewed.
- Signing is at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.
- Commissioners cannot witness documents that require personal knowledge of the signer over time (e.g., Passport Guarantor forms).
Documents Eligible for Commissioning
- Domestic/Foreign Pension forms (Proof of Life)
- Canadian Citizenship applications
- Delayed Statement of Live Birth
- Adult Name Change forms
- Vehicle ownership transfer to family
- Child Travel Consent forms
- Visitor VISA invitation letters
- Immunization exemption forms
- Statutory Declaration of Lost ID
- OSAP-related declarations (e.g., Common Law Status)
- Amendments to Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates
- Affidavit of Proof of Loss (vehicle/boat)
- Affidavit of Residency
- TICO Affidavit of Customer Claimant
Documents Not Eligible for Commissioning
- Wills, Living Wills, Codicils, Estate documents
- Power of Attorney
- Divorce, separation, marriage, or cohabitation documents
- Custody agreements
- Debt-related documents
- Real estate transactions
- Court, legal, or civil documents
- Claimant and Indemnity declarations
- Progress Payment Distribution declarations
- Statement of Arrears
- Certified True Copies
- Translator declarations
- Age of Majority/BYID applications
- Any document requiring a Notary Public (Canadian or Foreign)