Commissioner for Oaths
Cork, Ireland
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Commissioner for Oaths Cork David O'Sullivan BA, DipBusLegalStudies, HDipHRM
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A Commissioner for Oaths shall charge a proper professional fee which is appropriate for the level of service offered, and which will enable the Commissioner to meet the cost of acting properly, and in accordance with the relevant rules and the demands of good professional practice.
We operate a customised travelling service. Below is the standard fee struture.
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Travel (within Cork City and suburbs) |
Travel
within Cork City and suburbs is included in the standard
service fee. Examples of areas covered in Cork City and suburbs: Cork City Centre, Ballincollig, Ballinlough, Ballintemple, Ballyvolane, Bishopstown, Blackpool, Blackrock, Carrigrohane Road, Carrigaline, Ringaskiddy, Crosshaven, Currabinny, Fountainstown, Myrtleville, Minane Bridge, Robert's Cove, Fota, CIT / Cork Institute of Technology, Cork College of Commerce, City Gate Mahon, City Park Mahon, Mahon Point, Dillons Cross, Donnybrook, Douglas, Fairhill, Farranree, Whites Cross, Dublin Pike, Kerry Pike, Frankfield, Glanmire, Grange, Douglas, Glasheen, Glounthane, Grange, Gurranabraher, Hollyhill, Knockraha, Waterfall, Ballinora, Little Island, Mahon, Model Farm Road, Maryborough Hill, Wellington Road, Montenotte, Monkstown, Ovens, Passage West, Riverstown, Rochestown, Shanakiel, Silversprings, St Lukes, Sunday's Well, Tivoli, Togher, Turners Cross, UCC / University College Cork, Victoria Cross, Dennehys Cross, Western Road, Wilton, Kinsale, Dunderrow, Oysterhaven, Summer Cove, Belgooly, Riverstick, Fivemilebridge, Minane Bridge, Tracton, Nohoval, Cork Airport, Ringaskiddy, Midleton, Ballinhassig, Halfway, Innishannon (sometimes misspelled as Inishannon), Crossbarry, Cork side of Bandon, and many more. |
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Travel (beyond Cork City and suburbs, into other parts of County Cork) |
We will happily travel further into County Cork if required. The fee
may be slightly higher than for the City and suburbs.
Contact us for a precise quote. Example of areas covered in County Cork (beyond the City and suburbs) are: Clonakilty, Inchydoney, Bandon, Macroom, Ballyvourney, Whitechurch, Fermoy, Cloyne, and many more . |
| Hours of operation ('opening hours') |
7 days,
9am
to 9pm including Weekends / Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays / Public Holidays |
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Signing all
Affidavits for use in Ireland |
Administering any Oath * Affidavit of Means * Oath of Executor (part of the probate process) * Affidavit of testamentary capacity by Medical Doctor (part of the
probate process) * Affidavit Form 47 used by the Land Registry 'Application for registration by surviging joing tenant(s) - and indeed all other Land Registry Affidavits * Affidavit in lieu of a Lost Document * Affidavit of loss * Affidavit of Attesting witness |
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Signing all Statutory Declarations for use in Ireland |
Taking any Declaration or "Stat
Dec" For example: * Statutory Declaration by a company competing a tender/tendering process for work from a local authority/state agency/european agency * Statutory Declaration of Service * Statutory Declaration that a property is not a family home (also known as Family Home Declaration/FHD) * For landlords: Statutory Declaration attached to Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) Notice of Tenant Termination where the Landlord intends to sell the dwelling, or requires the dwelling for his own use, or requires the dwelling for the use of a member of his family * Statutory Declaration MP2A or MP2A(1) by Irish citizen seeking Certificat de Coutume/ Nulla Osta for marriage abroad or forms MP2B, MP2D, MP2E, MP2F (with Birth Certificate as an Exhibit) * University / College Statutory Declaration for Replacement Parchment (e.g. Cork Institute of Technology/Cork IT/CIT) * Statutory Declaration of Father and Mother in relation to Joint Guardianship of a child (we can also provide the blank form) * For teachers: Statutory Declaration required for Department of Education Home Based July Provision for Teachers * For owners of commercial property: Statutory Declaration for refund of City/County Council commercial rates (this would be a business expense for you, so do ask for a receipt) * Statutory Declaration of eligibility and suitability under the Adoption Act (often with Marriage Certificate as an Exhibit) * Statutory Declaration required as part of application form for a Gender Recognition Certificate * For Irish citizens emigrating to Canda: Statutory Declaration of Common Law Union |
| Certifying
a photocopy as being a True Copy of the original |
Also known as a "Certified Copy". This
is referred to in the US as a "Notarized Copy" and in India it's
called an "Attested Copy". You should bring the original document and the copy. Your photocopy should be in colour as many authorities no longer accept black and white copies. If you do not have a photocopy then we have a portable photocopier. We can scan all sizes of paper (including A3) and reduce to A4. For example: * Copy of College or University Degree / Parchment / Testatum * Copy of a Passport Copy or Driving Licence / Drivers Licence * Copy of Bank Statements for Australian Immigration authorities or other purposes * Copy of Birth Certificate * Copy of Marriage Certificate * Copy of Employers Reference letter * Copy of School letter for Irish Immigration or other purposes * Copy of any Letter / Invoice / Business document / Company document for any purpose |
| Attesting the execution of a bond / deed | |
| Witnessing
a signature on any other document |
Sometimes called "Counter signing" in
the UK, or "Notarizing a signature" in American terminology If you would like your signature witnessed for any purpose, it can be done. For example... * Witnessing a parents signature on letter of consent to travel / letter of authorisation to travel / letter of authorization to travel (used when a child or minor is travelling abroad without both parents. Following the 'Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction' many Airlines and other agencies require such a letter. We can also provide a blank form for this) * Witnessing a signature on a business contract / personal agreement |
| Providing
blank forms from stock |
Usually a person needing the services of
a Commissioner for Oaths will already have a blank form which
was given to them by some agency/company/person, but if
not then we carry forms that can be used for many situations. |
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Creating a document (which is not in stock) for a particular circumstance |
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| Providing
complimentary stationary |
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Sale of Postage stamps |
At face value |
| Printing (prior to meeting) |
Customers can email any documents they
need printed related to their signing to
cork@commissionerforoaths.ie |
| Typewriting | We have a portable typewriter |
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Printing/ Photocopying (during meeting) |
We have a portable printer /
photocopier / scanner. |
| Sending a
scan of a document just signed to an email address |
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Hand delivering an envelope |
You might want your
signed document delivered to someone: such as a Solicitor or
Accountant. However, we do not provide a summons serving
service. |
| Services for Solicitors | Solicitors often need the signatures of
clients witnessed. For example: * A Solicitor in another County might post an Affidavit or Statutory Declaration to a client in Cork. The client might busy during office hours and may not be able to spare the time to visit an Independent Commissioner. We can visit your client in his/her home or office, and can also deliver/post the signed document back to you if you wish. Contact us - as and when required - to arrange attendance. |
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Services for Accountants |
Accountants often need
the signatures of clients witnessed. For example: * Inland Revenue Affidavit (Revenue Form CA24) * Liquidator's Affidavit (CRO Form (E4) * Other forms under the Companies Act 2014 * Affidavit verifying petition * Affidavit in support of list of contributories * Affidavit of official liquidator in support of application for a call *Affidavit of non-payment * Affidavit of official liquidator as to debts * Affidavit of creditor in proof of debt * Liquidator's affidavit verifying his account under section 306 * Affidavit verifying an application for certification of Liquidator in a creditors’ voluntary winding up. For the avoidance of doubt even if an Accountant also happens to be a Commissioner for Oaths, or a similar office holder, they should be careful not to sign any Affidavit or Declaration for their own clients. Such a document could be questioned in the future. This is because a Commissioner is required to be an independent witness. |
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United States 
United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales etc.) Below are some questions that have been asked of us before
Q: Can a Commissioner for Oaths decline to sign a document?
A: We specialise in a convenient travelling service, so the first time we see your document will be after we have travelled to you. By that stage we will have incured travel and time costs. So, at the booking stage we will ask you some routine questions to establish the nature of your document, and ensure that we can indeed sign it. If we cannot sign your document we will suggest an alternative solution or service provider. Accordingly, please do feel free to contact us if you are in doubt.
Examples of when we cannot sign a document are
1) When we are asked to
'witness' the signature of a person who is not present. This is known as
signing in absentia, and it not allowed.
2) Where the signer is not able
to provide adequate photo ID or otherwise identify themselves
3) Another
reason for refusal is where a Commissioner is of the view that a person
does not understand what they are signing, or will refuse to sign on
arrival
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Q: In relation to Photo ID.... What is an 'EU ID card'?
A: Since 2008, when a person is signing an Affidavit or Statutory
Declaration their witness (the Commissioner for Oaths) has been required
to see valid Photo ID. A Passport is the most popular form (a driving
licence is not acceptable according the the two Acts). Another form of
ID that is acceptable is an "EU ID card". Ireland does not issue these
but mainland EU countries do. Examples of EU ID card titles are:
Dowód osobisty, Personalausweis, Carte d’identité, CNIS, Documento
nacional de identidad (DNI), Identiteitskaart, Cartão de Cidadão, Lichna
karta, Občanský průkaz,
Občiansky preukaz,
Isikutunnistus,
henkilökortti,
Carta d'Identità Elettronica, Identitätskarte,
nationellt id-kort,
Osobna iskaznica.
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Q: Will you travel to Dublin?
A: No, we are based in Cork
City and suburbs, and will also travel to County Cork.
We do not cover other counties.
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Q: Do you have an office that we can travel to?
A: No, we specialise in a convenient travelling service. This means you
do not have to wait in traffic, you do not have to pay for parking, you
do not have to wait in in a waiting room. We do all that.
Our receipts and stamps do however contain our physical address for
verification purposes.
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Q: I have found someone who might have a cheaper fee to sign my
document(s)
A: It's always worthwhile to shop around, but price alone is not the only things to take into account. Make sure you are comparing like with like. We offer a bundle of benefits:
1. We travel to you which is convenient and saves you time and hassle.
2. We are available outside of office hours, we operate in evenings and at weekends.
3. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Paypal, whereas someone who quotes a cheaper price probably accepts only cash.
4. We provide receipts. Very often the document you are having signed will relate to a business matter and your employer/company may reimburse you, but only if you can provide a receipt.
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Q: Can you witness a signature of a person who is not here?
(e.g. because they are on holidays, or are too elderely to travel)
A: No. For a signature to be witnessed the person making it must be physically present, and must sign in front of the Commissioner for Oaths. The practice of having a signature 'witnessed' without the signer being present is referred to as 'witnessing in absentia' and is not allowed by rules. The practical problems of this are that a document - relied on in court for example - may subsequently be challenged and found to be invalid. We provide a travelling service so we would be happy to travel to the signer in Cork.
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Q: Do you serve summons / are you a summons server?
A: No, we do not provide that service. However, for convenience we can deliver other signed documents if a customer wishes.
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Q: Is a Commissioner for Oaths paid by the Government, State, or [any other body]
A: No. We have no financial relationship with whatever agency may have asked you to complete a form. A Commissioner for Oaths does not receive any payment from the Government, or state agencies or bodies. A Commissioner for Oaths is an independent witness.
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Q: I have a Affidavit or Statutory Declaration, can I have it signed by
a Garda / member of An Garda Siochana, instead of a Commissioner for
Oaths?
A: No. In Ireland a member of the police force cannot sign such documents for the public. In Ireland that function is performed by a Commissioner for Oaths.
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Q: What is the Irish for Commissioner for Oaths
A: In the Irish language / Gaeilge the office is referred to as
'Coimisinéir m mionnaí' or 'Coimisinéirí Mionn'.
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Q: Will your Commissioner for Oaths signature be acceptable to
CORU, HIQA, HSE etc?
A: Yes. Where ever you see "Commissioner for Oaths" listed as an
acceptable signatory on a form in Ireland then our signature will be
accepted and recognised. A Commissioner for Oaths is an independent
person.
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Q: Are you a Notary Public?
A: No (but please keep reading) our title is "Commissioner for Oaths" meaning we can sign all documents for use in the Republic of Ireland In addition we can can sign many (but not all) documents that are being sent abroad. A Notary Public in contrast is a person who specialises in foreign documents only. The Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland does not publish a list of fees, but it is generally understood that a Commissioner for Oaths tends to be cheaper per document.
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Q: Do you provide legal advice?
A: Naturally, we will help you with the completion of your forms by using our experience and knowledge assist you, but we do not specialise in providing legal advice.
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Q: Can you witness the signing of a will?
A: Yes, we will witness a signature on almost any document that you wish. However, we do not provide legal advice, thus it is advisible that your will first be drawn up by a Solicitor who is expert in that area.
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Q: Will you witness the creation of a power of attorney document?
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Re: Republic of Ireland power of attorney documents:
Yes, this is a deed, so you need a) yourself b) a neutral witness c) the
Commissioner for Oaths.
We do not provide legal advice.
Re: Foreign power of attorney documents:
Yes, sometimes. We can sign power of attorney documents for certain
other countries. For example we can sign documents for the Balliwick of
Jersey in the Channel Islands. We do not provide legal advice.
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Q: Can you certify documents for use in Dubai/USA/US/UAE/Bulgaria/Cyprus?
A: No. You should instead see an Irish Notary Public. We can suggest the
names of some local Notaries if you wish.
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