Commissioner for Oaths
A Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Chief Justice under the Commissioners for Oaths Rules 2018 [P.U. (A) 67], made under subsection 11(2) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964. The appointment falls under civil jurisdiction and is separate from admission as a Syarie lawyer. The duty of a Commissioner for Oaths is to verify the deponent's identity, read out and explain the contents of the document, and witness the signature. It is important to understand this: a Commissioner for Oaths does NOT certify that the contents of the document are true — responsibility for the truth of the facts remains with the person making the declaration. Fees are charged at the statutory rates set out in the Second Schedule to those Rules, not at rates set by the firm.
Claims that fall under Commissioner for Oaths
Affidavits
Administering the oath or affirmation for an affidavit for use in court, including any exhibits attached to it.
Statutory Declarations
A written declaration affirmed before a Commissioner for Oaths — commonly required for banks, insurers, EPF, registrations and government department applications.
Certified True Copies
Certifying that a copy is the same as the original document. Bring the ORIGINAL together with the copy to be certified.
Letters of Declaration & Other Instruments
Letters of declaration, acknowledgements of receipt, and other instruments that require a Commissioner for Oaths as witness.
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