A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorized to verify affidavits, statutory declarations, and other legal documents.
A Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Chief Justice and is usually, though not necessarily, a solicitor. All practicing solicitors can also administer oaths.
Below is How To Become A Commissioner Of Oaths In Ghana
The Functions of a Commissioner for Oaths
The essential functions of a Commissioner for Oaths are:
To make sure that the evidence in question is in written form (the draft affidavit)
To establish that the person before them has read the draft affidavit and fully understands the contents
To have the person swear that the affidavit is true by raising the appropriate Testament in their right hand and repeating the words of the oath
To verify that the affidavit was properly sworn by completing a “jurat” on the affidavit
A Commissioner for Oaths charges a fee for their services.
How to apply
If you need a Commissioner for Oaths, you should contact a solicitor and find out whether they provide a Commissioner for Oaths service to the public.
If you want to be appointed as a Commissioner for Oaths you apply by Petition to the Chief Justice.
You must verify the Petition by Affidavit and provide Certificates of Fitness signed by 6 members of the legal profession and by six leaders of the local business community.
Who is a commissioner of Oaths in Ghana?
BENEDICTA ADJEI – Commissioner For Oath – Judicial Service Ghana | LinkedIn.
Where can I swear an affidavit in Ghana?
With this evidence, the person must then take it to swear an affidavit before the Commission of Oaths, at any Ghanaian court. Once this is done, the individual must then go to the Office of the Judicial Secretary, where the affidavit is signed/ endorsed.
How much does it cost to change your name in Ghana?
It costs GHc286.45 to gazette a change of name. We request a Marriage Certificate and a Declaration (affidavit) for changing from maiden name to marital name, but just a Declaration (affidavit) for dropping a name, adding, or any other change. In your instance, you can do the relevant changes in one affidavit.