What does a Commissioner for Oaths do?

Key responsibilities of a Commissioner for Oaths, like Pamela Blood, include:

Witnessing oaths and declarations:

This involves ensuring the document is read and understood by the person signing it, and that they swear or declare its contents to be true.

Certifying copy documents:

This involves verifying that a copy of a document is a true and accurate copy of the original.

Verifying affidavits:

Affidavits are written statements made under oath, and the Commissioner verifies the signature and the fact that the document was sworn.

Administering oaths:

This involves the formal swearing of an oath, usually with a sacred text.

Administering affirmations:

If a person objects to swearing an oath, they can make a solemn affirmation instead.