Who Qualifies as a Commissioner of Oaths in South Africa

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Who Qualifies as a Commissioner of Oaths in South Africa

Who is a commissioner of oaths?

A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised by law to validate and witness the signing of important legal documents such as affidavits and statutory declarations.

Who qualifies as a commissioner of oaths in South Africa?

A person, whether male or female qualifies as a commissioner of oaths, when appointed by the Minister of Justice in accordance to section 5 of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act.

Is a police officer a Commissioner of oaths in South Africa?

Police officers and other occupations like Attorneys, bank managers and marriage officers are Commissioners of Oaths due to the nature of their position and authority.

How do I become a Commissioner of oaths in South Africa?

A letter of application to become a Commissioner of Oaths must be sent to the local Magistrate’s Court

Can a commissioner of oaths charge a fee in South Africa?

A commissioner of oaths is not allowed to charge a fee for administering an oath or affirmation, attesting a declaration or certifying copies as true copies.

Are accountants Commissioner of oaths?

The Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act No. 16 of 1963, Regulation No. 61B, acknowledges every Professional Accountant in South Africa as an ex officio Commissioner of Oaths by nature of their position of trust to the public.

Is a Commissioner of oaths a notary?

The entire body of Commissioner of Oaths in South Africa are not notaries.

Who can notarize a document in South Africa?

Documents used for legal purposes in South Africa are frequently notarized for free at a South African Police Service (SAPS) station.

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