Our leading team of Commissioners for Oaths in London can provide services to the Southwark area from our office in London. We pride ourselves on providing dedicated services seven days a week. You can book an appointment online to use any of our Commissioners for Oaths services.
Under UK law, a Commissioner for Oaths is a person appointed by the Lord Chancellor with the authority to administer oaths or take affidavits. All practising solicitors have these powers but must not use them in proceedings in which they act for any of the parties or in which they have an interest. Mr Arshad Mahmood is a practising solicitor at Premium Solicitors Ltd and, therefore, a Commissioner for Oaths, having the authority to administer oaths, take affidavits and statutory declarations and certify documents as true copies of the original.
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Our Team of Solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths in London
Our team of solicitors and Commissioners of Oaths in London can provide Commissioners for Oaths services from our London office 7 days a week. Our team of Solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths in London comprise the following key team members who can render fast, friendly and reliable services as Commissioners for Oaths:
Arshad Mahmood
Solicitor & Commissioner for Oaths
Tushita Scalzullo
Solicitor & Commissioner for Oaths
Nargis Khodadady
Solicitor & Commissioner for Oaths
Asad Malik
Solicitor & Commissioner for Oaths
Alina Rizvi
Solicitor & Commissioner for Oaths
Victoria Gbenoba
Solicitor & Commissioner for OathsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following are various Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about our services as Commissioners for Oaths in London:
What is a Commissioner for Oaths?
A Commissioner for Oaths is a person authorised to administer oaths, take affidavits, witness statutory declarations, and certify documents. In England and Wales, practising solicitors are generally authorised to act as Commissioners for Oaths, subject to certain restrictions.
Do I need a Commissioner for Oaths in London?
You may need a Commissioner for Oaths if you are required to sign a statutory declaration, swear an affidavit, certify copies of documents, execute a power of attorney, complete a change of name deed, or verify documents for court, immigration, property, or business purposes.
Can a solicitor act as a Commissioner for Oaths?
Yes. Most practising solicitors in England and Wales can act as Commissioners for Oaths and are authorised to administer oaths, witness affidavits, and take statutory declarations.
What documents can a Commissioner for Oaths witness?
A Commissioner for Oaths can witness and administer various legal documents, including:
- Statutory declarations
- Affidavits
- Powers of attorney
- Change of name deeds
- Certified copies of documents
- Identity verification documents
- Court documents
- Business declarations
The specific requirements depend on the organisation requesting the document.
Do I need an appointment with a Commissioner for Oaths in London?
Yes. It is advisable to book an appointment before attending. This allows the solicitor to review your requirements, ensure the correct documents are available, and complete the process efficiently.
What identification should I bring to my appointment?
You should bring a valid photo identification document, such as:
- Passport
- UK Driving Licence
- Biometric Residence Permit
- National Identity Card
You may also need proof of address depending on the nature of the document being witnessed.
Should I sign the document before attending my appointment?
No. Most documents requiring a Commissioner for Oaths must be signed in the presence of a solicitor. You should bring the unsigned document to your appointment unless you have been specifically instructed otherwise.
Can a Commissioner for Oaths administer an affirmation instead of an oath?
Yes. If you do not wish to swear a religious oath, you may make a non-religious affirmation. An affirmation has the same legal effect as an oath.
Can a Commissioner for Oaths certify copies of documents?
Yes. A Commissioner for Oaths can certify copies of documents as true copies of the originals for many purposes, including immigration, employment, education, property transactions, and business matters.
Can you witness a Power of Attorney?
Yes. Our solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths can witness signatures on various types of powers of attorney and certify related documentation where appropriate.
Do you provide same-day Commissioner for Oaths appointments in London?
Yes. Subject to availability, Premium Solicitors offers same-day and urgent appointments for statutory declarations, affidavits, document certification, and other Commissioner for Oaths services.
Can I use a Commissioner for Oaths for immigration documents?
Yes. Commissioners for Oaths frequently assist with immigration-related documents, including statutory declarations, sponsorship declarations, certified copies of passports and supporting documents, and other documents required by UKVI and overseas authorities.
How much does a Commissioner for Oaths charge in the UK?
Our London-based team of Commissioners for Oaths charges a reasonable fixed fee for our services. Our fees are as given in the fee tables above.
Who are Commissioners for Oath UK?
According to UK law, a Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Lord Chancellor with the power to administer oaths or take affidavits. All practising solicitors have these powers but must not use them in proceedings in which they act for any of the parties or in which they have an interest.
Can our Commissioners for oaths administer oaths and take affidavits?
Yes, our London-based team of Commissioners for Oaths can administer oaths and take affidavits.
What services can Commissioners of Oaths provide for my statutory declaration?
Our London-based team of Commissioners for Oaths at Premium Solicitors Ltd can witness the signatures of the declarant(s) and/or draft a Statutory Declaration. Statutory declarations are commonly used to allow a person to affirm something to be true to satisfy some legal requirement or regulation when no other evidence is available. They are thus similar to affidavits (which are made on oath).
What services can our Commissioners for Oaths provide for an affidavit?
As Commissioners for Oaths in London, we can draft an affidavit and/or administer an oath for an affidavit. An affidavit is a written, sworn statement of fact voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation administered by a Commissioner for Oaths.
What services can our Commissioners for Oaths provide for a Power of Attorney?
As solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths based in London, we can draft a Power of Attorney and/or witness signatures of the principal, grantor, or donor of the power. A Power of Attorney is a written authorisation to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or other legal matters. The person authorising the other to act is the principal, grantor, or donor (of the power). The one authorised to act is the agent or attorney or, in some common law jurisdictions, the attorney-in-fact. A power of attorney can be either a general or a special power of attorney.
What services can our Commissioners for Oaths provide for my change of name deed?
Our solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths in London can draft your Change of Name Deed and/or witness your signature as a professional witness. A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name. We can provide our services for both enrolled and unenrolled change of name deeds.
What services can our commissioners for oaths provide for a sponsorship declaration for a UK visa?
As solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths at Premium Solicitors Ltd, we can draft a Sponsorship Declaration and/or witness the signatures of the declarant(s). A Sponsorship Declaration is a document whereby the UK sponsor declares that he/she intends to sponsor the applicant for a UK visa to visit or join him/her in the UK. The UK sponsor will also confirm that he will maintain and accommodate the applicant for the UK visa without recourse to public funds.
Our solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths can prepare your sponsorship declaration if you consider sponsoring someone to visit or join you from outside the UK. It is very common for the sponsorship declaration to be submitted in support of UK visitor visa applications.
Can Commissioners for Oaths certify copies of documents as true copies of the original?
Our solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths in London can certify copies of your documents as true and correct copies of your original documents. We can also certify a copy of a PDF or electronic document as a true and correct copy of the original PDF or electronic document.
Why choose Premium Solicitors as your Commissioners for Oaths in London?
Premium Solicitors offers fast, professional, and reliable Commissioner for Oaths services in London. Our experienced solicitors can assist with affidavits, statutory declarations, powers of attorney, certified copies, ID1 identity verification, and other legal documentation. We offer appointments seven days a week and provide clear, fixed-fee services for many Commissioner for Oaths matters.
We can provide services as Commissioners for Oaths 7 days a week at very reasonable prices.
How can I book an appointment to use the services of Commissioners for Oaths?
You can book an appointment online through our website.
