The Municipality of Brighton's Commissioners of Oaths can sign documents, at their discretion, that include but are not limited to the following:
- Consent to travel with children (travel letters);
- Proof of residency documentation;
- Vehicle Transfers;
- Insurance claims;
- Pension plan documents;
- Certification of an identifiable individual's signature;
- Government-related forms; and
- Municipality of Brighton department forms.
The Commissioner of Oaths will not sign documents related to the following:
- Certify documents as 'true copies';
- Wills;
- Living wills;
- Codicils to wills;
- Powers of attorney;
- Divorce, separation or custody;
- Theft;
- Real estate;
- Court documents or documents related to court proceedings; and
- Documents that require the signature of a Notary Public.
Please note: It is at the exclusive discretion of the individual Commissioner of Oaths whether or not they choose to sign the document. If a Commissioner of Oaths is uneasy about the identity of the deponent or the content of the document for any reason, the Commissioner of Oaths may refuse to sign the document and the deponent will be referred to a lawyer.
The Commissioner of Oaths will not prepare or edit affidavits, nor provide legal advice. The Commissioner of Oaths will not counsel or assist a person with completing the affidavit document. Any assistance required should be directed to the agency or party that has requested the form. The Clerk's office does not supply blank affidavit forms. The Clerk's Office does not provide interpreters for the signing of affidavits. It is the responsibility of the deponent to obtain and provide an interpreter, if required.
