The Supreme Court

Commissioners for Oaths

Commissioner for Oaths

A commissioner for oaths is a person, appointed by the Chief Justice, who is authorised to verify affidavits, which are statements in writing and on oath, and other legal documents.

Register of Practising Commissioners

A register of practising commissioners is maintained by the Supreme Court Office and is published below to assist members of the public and practitioners with finding a commissioner for oaths in their locality. Please note that solicitors who hold a current practising certificate also have the powers of a commissioner for oaths pursuant to section 72 of the Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994 (as amended).

The commissioners featured in the list are those who have agreed to have their contact details published on this register. While every effort has been made to ensure that the register is correct and up to date, any errors or omissions should be brought to the attention of the Supreme Court Office. Requests from commissioners to have details removed from the register should also be directed to the Supreme Court Office.

To access the register, please click on the link below. Commissioners have been categorised by county, which you can navigate through by clicking on the relevant county tab within the excel document. 

How to apply to become a commissioner

Commissioners for Oaths are appointed by the Chief Justice sitting in open court. Applications are made by petition showing the residence and occupation of the petitioner, and his/her suitability to be appointed a commissioner for oaths.

The petition must be verified by the affidavit of the petitioner. A certificate or certificates of fitness generally signed by six members of the legal profession and six leaders of the local business community should be exhibited in the affidavit.

The petition is brought before the Chief Justice by notice of motion which must be served through the Supreme Court Office on:

  • the District Court Clerk for the petitioner’s intended district, and
  • the Law Society (for appointments to Dublin only), or
  • the local Bar Association (for all areas outside of Dublin)

Fees

  1. Petition €85.00
  2. Affidavit €20.00
  3. Notice of Motion €60.00
  4. On lodging Notice of Motion €6.50
  5. Service of each copy €1.00
  6. On commission (if application successful) €330.00

 

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