A commissioner for oaths can’t act as a notary public. However, a notary public can act as a commissioner for oaths.
Commissioners for oaths can:
- administer oaths
- take and receive affidavits, affirmations or declarations
- attest the oaths, affidavits, affirmations or declarations
Signature and stamp
A commissioner for oaths – when acting as such – shall, on each document they sign, print or stamp beside their signature so it’s easy to read:
- their name
- the words “A Commissioner for Oaths in and for Alberta”
- if appointed – the expiry date of their appointment
- if they are acting by virtue of office or status – the office or status which applies to them
Commissioner for oaths as appointed
***Commissioner for oaths appointments are issued under the Notaries and Commissioners Act.***