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Commissioners of Oaths

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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.
• Guideline on steps to follow when applying to become a Commissioner of Oaths in Gauteng [20 May 2021]

For further information, contact the Director: Legal Services in your nearest Provincial Offices.

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Legislation and Notices

• 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
  • Criminal Procedure Act: Declaration of peace officers, GG 40294, RG 10640, GoN 1147, 23 Sep 2016
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Designation of commissioners of oaths, GG 39641, GoN 83, 29 Jan 2016
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Designation of commissioners of oaths, GG 39126, RG 10486, GoN 741, 21 Aug 2015
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Designation of commissioners of oaths, GG 38793, RG 10430, GoN 408, 15 May 2015
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oath Act: Designation of Commissioners of Oath, GG 38498, RG 10370, GoN 122, 23 Feb 2015
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oath Act: Designation of commissioners of Oath, GG 38498, RG 10370, GoN 121, 23 Feb 2015
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Designations of commissioners of oaths, GG 37980 RG 10262 GoN 700, 12 Sep 2014
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Designations of commissioners of oaths (G 37806 RG 10230 GoN 546, 11 Jul 2014)
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Amendment of Government Notice No. R903 of 10 July 1998 (G 37063 RG 10065 Gon 909, 29 Nov 2013)
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Designations of commissioners of oaths, (G 36708, RG 9996, GoN 542, 2 August 2013)
  • Designation of Commissioners of Oaths in terms of Section 6 (GN 903 in GG 19033 of 10 July 1998)
    
  • Powers regarding oaths outside the Republic under Section 8(1)(a) (GN R1872 in GG 7215 of 12 September 1980)
    
  • Regulations governing the administering of an oath or affirmation (GN R1258 in GG 3619 of 21 July 1972)