What A Commissioner Of Oaths Is
A Commissioner of Oaths is a person appointed by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services in South Africa. They are authorised to administer an oath, affirmation or declaration that is legally binding when it comes to proving facts or documents used as evidence in court proceedings. This type of authority is granted for a particular purpose and under specific circumstances, such as when witnessing signatures on affidavits and other legal documents.
Who Can Become A Commissioner Of Oaths?
In order to become a Commissioner of Oaths in South Africa, you must be over 18 years old, hold a valid ID document (e.g., driver’s licence) and have either passed the relevant exam or been admitted as an attorney by the High Court of South Africa. When applying for this position, you will need to provide proof that you meet these requirements along with your application form which can be found online via the Department of Justice’s website.
Commissioner’s Duties & Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities associated with being a Commissioner are varied but generally include: verifying identities/signatures; administering oaths/affirmations; witnessing statutory declarations; certifying copies of original documents; signing certificates regarding court proceedings; issuing summonses/subpoenas on behalf of Courts/Lawyers; taking acknowledgements from parties involved in legal transactions etc. As such they play an important role within the justice system ensuring accuracy and integrity throughout legal processes. The fees charged for their services may vary depending on what they are asked to do but should never exceed those set out by law making them highly cost-effective compared with hiring lawyers for similar tasks – especially since most Commissioners charge lower rates than solicitors would normally do so providing additional savings where possible!
Conclusion
Overall, becoming a commissioner requires knowledge not only about laws but also understanding people’s needs during difficult times – something that can’t really be taught through books or lectures alone! Being able to offer impartial advice whatever situation presented before them shows how vital commissioners truly are across various aspects within our society today – whether it be helping someone swear an affidavit or simply verifying someones identity so that justice can prevail – commissioners continue playing their part towards upholding fairness regardless if its seen publicly or not!
