Portlaoise man John O’Neill was recently appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised to witness the signing of important legal documents, including affidavits and statutory declarations.
They are appointed by the Chief Justice and are usually, though not always, a solicitor. All practicing solicitors can also administer oaths. Unlike a Peace Commissioner, a Commissioner for Oaths charges a fee for their services.
“I am delighted to have been appointed recently by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court as a Commissioner for Oaths,” said Mr O’Neill.
“I take up my new role with enthusiasm and I am happy to now hold both the position of Commissioner of Oaths and also Peace Commissioner. I want to thank my wife Theresa and my children for all their support.”
If you need a Commissioner for Oaths, you should contact a solicitor and ask whether they provide this service to the public. You may need to provide the Commissioner with evidence of your identity, such as a passport or driving licence.
Commissioner for Oaths must be put forward for the role, accompanied by a certificate of fitness generally signed by six members of the legal profession and six leaders of the local business community.
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