Remote Commissioner

A remote Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits performs the same function as a regular Commissioner with the exception that the documents are signed electronically online. 

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In Ontario, the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act (the “Act”), Section 9, states that an oath or declaration must be taken by the deponent or declarant in the physical presence of a commissioner and that an oath or declaration may be taken without being in the physical presence of a commissioner only if the conditions set out in O. Reg. 431/20,

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How does the remote signing process work?

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1. The commissioning takes place by an electronic method of communication in which the commissioner and the deponent can see, hear, and communicate with each other in real time throughout the entire transaction.

2. The commissioner confirms the identity of the deponent.

3. A modified version of the jurat is used that indicates: a. Commissioning was administered in accordance with the Regulation, and b. The location of the commissioner and the deponent at the time of commissioning.

4. Once completed, the signed document is sent to you by email.

 

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