Apply for a subsequent appointment
Last updated on September 12, 2024NOTICE: BC Commissioner Program on HOLD until further notice
The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits for BC Program is on hold pending staffing measures and is not accepting applications at this time.
If you have applied for an appointment and do not hear from us by October 1, 2024, your application was unable to be processed in time. Unprocessed applications will be returned and appointment fees will be returned or refunded, as applicable.
While on hold, the program is unable to accept change requests to current appointments or respond to queries.
We hope to be able to resume operation and begin receiving applications again towards the end of 2024. Please monitor this website for updates.
A person applying for a subsequent appointment must meet the same eligibility requirements and follow the same application process.
Even if you have been appointed as a commissioner in the past, this does not guarantee that subsequent applications (often referred to as “renewal applications”) will also be approve.
Applications for subsequent appointments must follow the same application process as applications for new appointments, including a detailed explanation of the Purpose of Appointment (demonstrate legitimate need with supporting legislation and sample forms), a successfully completed examination and the applicable appointment fee. See Apply for an appointment for detailed instructions.
Will I be notified before my appointment is about to expire?
The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Program does not send out reminder notices of appointments about to expire. The term of appointment is 3 years, and an appointment order will show the effective and expiry dates of your appointment.
When should I submit my application for a subsequent appointment?
If you currently have an existing appointment, your application for a subsequent appointment will not be considered if it is submitted more than 12 weeks (3 months) before the expiration of your current appointment.
If your subsequent application is submitted more than 12 weeks before your current appointment expires, it will be returned to the address provided on the application.
Normal processing times (up to 12 weeks) apply. Subsequent applications are scheduled for processing to ensure that, if approved, the new appointment does not overlap with an existing appointment. See Review and approval process for more information.
The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Program does not provide any commissioner services.
Our office cannot provide advice as to whether a particular form or document can be witnessed by a commissioner. You may wish to consult a lawyer in such cases.