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Designation of Commissioners of Oaths in terms of Section 6 of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, 1963 - 10 July 1998. Powers regarding oaths outside the republic under section 8(1)(a).
Being an ex officio commissioner of oaths, is only for the period while you are in the specific post/capacity of the post. Therefore, as soon as you resign, retired or change careers, even only change branch of a company, you need to apply again.
Application for appointment as Commissioner of Oaths (J5) -
Requirements: Please also submit a Certified copy of ID and a Letter of Recommendation from Employer. Hand your application in at your nearest Magistrate’s or Regional Office.
Act (Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, 1963 (Act 16 of 1963)
Notices:
Criminal Procedure Act: Declaration of Peace Officers in terms of section 334 of the Act: Immigration Officers appointed in terms of section 33 (2) (b) of the Immigration Act, GG 42338, RG 10929, GoN 499, 29 Mar 2019
Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Designation of commissioners of oaths, GG 40346, GoN 1255, 14 Oct 2016