Commissioner of oaths in Scarborough, 7 days a week
Bring your affidavit or statutory declaration unsigned. You swear or affirm it at the desk, sign it in front of Ilya Kershtein, and leave with it commissioned.
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Why the signature has to happen at our desk
C.17 s.9(1)You must be in the roomEvery oath and declaration is taken in the physical presence of the commissioner or notary.C.17 s.9(3)The signature is checked firstThe commissioner confirms the signature is genuine and administers the oath before signing the jurat. That is why we ask for photo ID.C.17 s.10No stamp on a page signed at homeSigning a jurat without administering the oath is an offence with a fine of up to $2,000.N.6 s.3(1)(c)A notary has a commissioner's powersOntario's Notaries Act lets a notary public commission affidavits and declarations, and s.3(4) says no seal is needed for them to be valid.
Sources: Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.17; Notaries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. N.6 (ontario.ca/laws).
Sworn and declared documents we commission
Oath, affirmation or solemn declaration
You choose the form. Ontario's Evidence Act gives all three the same legal weight.
- Oath
- You swear the contents are true. This form carries a religious element.
- Affirmation
- The same promise without a religious element. Section 17(1) gives it "the same force and effect" as an oath.
- Solemn declaration
- The wording printed on an Ontario statutory declaration, set out in section 43:
conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath
From the door to a commissioned document
- Come in or bookWalk in during opening hours, or book a time at 1225 Kennedy Rd.
- ID check and the oathIlya reads your ID against the name on the form, then asks you to swear or affirm.
- Sign, then the juratYou sign while he watches. He completes and signs the jurat below your signature.
A client who came in for affidavits
“I had an appointment with Ilya Kershtein for my affidavits, and the whole process was smooth, quick, and stress-free. He was very easy to talk to and made everything straightforward. I definitely recommend him to anyone who needs affidavit services!”
Bring these four things
- The form, not yet signedA page signed earlier gets signed again on a fresh copy.
- Government photo IDA passport or driver's licence in the name written on the document.
- Every exhibit it mentionsAny document the statement refers to as an exhibit, so it can be attached at the desk.
- Each person who swearsTwo deponents means two people at the desk.
Before you swear or declare
Not sure your form needs a commissioner? Read us its signing block over the phone.
416-951-3301
Can I sign the declaration at home and bring it in?
No. Ontario's Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act requires the oath or declaration to be taken in the commissioner's physical presence. Bring the page unsigned and sign it at the desk.
Is an affirmation accepted where the form says sworn?
Yes. Under section 17(1) of Ontario's Evidence Act, an affirmation has the same force and effect as an oath. The commissioner records that you affirmed.
The form asks for a commissioner. Is a notary's stamp accepted?
In Ontario, yes. Section 3(1)(c) of the Notaries Act gives a notary public the powers of a commissioner for taking affidavits. If the receiving office names a specific official, follow its wording.
What will three declarations cost?
$50 if each is signed once: $20 for the first and $15 each for the second and third. Fees follow the number of signatures, not pages.
Fast & Reliable Notary Services
- 416-951-3301
- kershtein@gmail.com
- 1225 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1P 4Y1, Suite 2000, Unit #2020
- Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Sat – Sun: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm