Commissioners for Taking Affidavits
Last updated on December 14, 2024
A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits is a person appointed or designated under the Evidence Act to administer oaths and affirmations and to take affidavits and declarations.
A person may be eligible for appointment as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits if their existing employment or work with a volunteer organization involves administering oaths or affirmations, or taking affidavits or statutory declarations, as permitted, authorized or required by law.
The Commissioner for Taking Affidavits program is administered by the Order in Council Administration Office in the Ministry of Attorney General.
NOTICE: BC Commissioner Program reopening timeline
From September 12 to November 30, the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits for BC Program was on hold and unable to accept applications, change requests to current appointments or respond to queries.
The program is working to resume operation at reduced capacity in January 2025. Please see below for a timeline on gradual reopening and what to expect:
As of December 2, 2024, the program is now:
- receiving email queries at BCCommAff@gov.bc.ca for response
- processing requests for cancellations or changes to current appointments
As of December 15, 2024:
- the application and online payment system is now open: see updated submission instructions and link to the application form on Apply for an appointment;
- the program is receiving applications (to prepare for processing at reduced capacity in January 2025).
When the program resumes operation at reduced capacity in January 2025:
- routine applications for renewal of commissions expiring on or before January 31, 2025 will be prioritized and are expected to be processed in time to be effective on February 1, 2025;
- expected processing timelines for routine applications is 4-6 weeks, not including mail times;
- incomplete applications (e.g., missing signatures, dates or appointment fee) and non-routine applications (such as applications that raise potential public protection concerns) may take longer to process.
Please carefully read all instructions on this website before applying.