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Oaths, affidavits & declarationsCommissioner for Oaths in Singapore — your document sworn or commissioned, same day.
A court, a government form, a bank or your lawyer has asked you to have something “sworn”, “affirmed” or done “before a Commissioner for Oaths” — and you just want it handled correctly, quickly, and accepted when you file or submit. That’s exactly what we do. Our appointed Commissioner for Oaths administers your oath or affirmation, marks your exhibits, and commissions the document — usually the same day, walk-in welcome.
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Tell us what needs commissioning and where it’s being used — we’ll confirm the right officer, the timing and a fixed cost on WhatsApp, usually within 30 minutes.
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Why you might need to swear or affirm a document in Singapore
Most people arrive here because someone told them to — not because they know the law. Find your situation below, and you’ll know in seconds whether we’re the right people and what to ask for.
“The court needs my affidavit sworn”
You’re filing an affidavit in a Singapore court — divorce, probate, a civil claim. It must be sworn or affirmed before a Commissioner for Oaths first. → Yes, that’s us. Ask for: affidavit commissioning.
“A form says ‘before a Commissioner for Oaths’”
A government body, MOM, bank or insurer gave you a form or declaration to be sworn. → Yes, that’s us. Ask for: a statutory declaration / oath.
“My lawyer said get it commissioned independently”
Your own lawyer or their firm can’t commission your affidavit — you need an independent commissioner. → Yes, that’s us. Ask for: independent commissioning.
“Actually, mine is going overseas”
If the document is for use in another country, a Commissioner can’t sign it — you need a Notary Public. → We do that too. Ask for: notarisation.
Still not sure which is you? Send us a photo of your document or form — we’ll tell you exactly who you need and what it costs, no obligation.
Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public — the 20-second answer
This is the one thing that trips people up, so let’s settle it fast. It depends on a single question: where will the document be used? Get it wrong and it’s rejected — so we always confirm before you attend.
🇸🇬 Used in Singapore → Commissioner for Oaths
- Affidavits for Singapore courts, and statutory declarations for local authorities.
- We administer your oath or affirmation and mark exhibits.
- Simpler and lower cost — no apostille needed. This is what most people here need.
🌍 Used overseas → Notary Public
- A Commissioner cannot sign documents for foreign countries.
- Overseas documents must be notarised and SAL-apostilled.
- We hold both appointments, so either way you’re covered. See notary services →
What an oaths commissioner actually does for you
You don’t need the full legal background — just the part that matters to you. A Commissioner for Oaths is an officer appointed by the Board of Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public. When a document has to be sworn or affirmed as true, the Commissioner watches you sign, takes your oath or affirmation, and endorses it — so a court or authority in Singapore will accept it.
The Commissioner also signs and marks any exhibits attached to your document. And that’s really it — a quick, official step that turns your paperwork into something a Singapore court or authority will trust.
Our job is to make that step fast and correct, so nothing bounces back when you file.
Swearing & affirming affidavits for the Singapore courts
An affidavit is your written evidence, sworn or affirmed to be true, for a Singapore court. Whether you have a lawyer or you’re handling the matter yourself, it must be commissioned by a Commissioner for Oaths before you can file it.
We commission affidavits for matters such as:
- Divorce & family proceedings in the Family Justice Courts.
- Probate & estate applications and administration.
- Civil claims, enforcement and other litigation.
- Supporting affidavits for applications and injunctions.
Handling your own matter? We’ve got you
A court deadline is stressful enough. We check your affidavit is complete, mark every exhibit correctly, and administer your oath or affirmation properly — so it’s accepted when you file, not sent back.
And because your commissioner can’t be your own lawyer or their firm, an independent commissioner like us is exactly what you need.
Commission my affidavit →What an affidavit is, and when a Singapore court needs one
If you’ve been asked to file one, here’s what an affidavit actually is and why it has to be commissioned — so no part of the process feels unfamiliar.
An affidavit is your written evidence, set out in numbered paragraphs and confirmed on oath or affirmation to be true. Unlike an ordinary letter or statement, it carries the weight of sworn testimony — which is exactly why a court will accept it as evidence, and why it must be commissioned before you file it.
Singapore courts rely on affidavits at almost every stage — to start or respond to an application, to give your evidence-in-chief, to support an injunction, or to prove a fact in the Family Justice Courts, the State Courts or the Supreme Court. Whatever the matter, the affidavit only becomes valid once you have sworn or affirmed it before an authorised officer, who then completes the jurat.
We make that final step quick and correct — so your evidence is accepted, not returned for a technicality.
The parts of an affidavit
- The title — the court, the parties and the matter it relates to.
- The deponent — your details as the person giving the evidence.
- The body — your evidence, in clear numbered paragraphs.
- The exhibits — supporting documents, each marked by the officer.
- The jurat — the endorsement showing when, where and before whom it was sworn or affirmed.
Statutory declarations & other documents we handle
Not a court affidavit? These are the other things people commonly come to us to have commissioned for use in Singapore.
Statutory declarations
Declared facts for local ministries, banks, HDB, CPF, ICA and statutory boards.
Oaths & affirmations
Administering the solemn oath or affirmation that makes your document valid.
Exhibits
Signing and marking the documents attached to your affidavit or declaration.
Attesting signatures
Witnessing and attesting signatures on documents used within Singapore.
Employment & govt forms
Declarations and forms for MOM, work-pass, insurance and government matters.
Company declarations
Directors’ and corporate declarations for local filings and proceedings.
Certified copies (local)
Certifying true copies of documents for use within Singapore.
Not listed? Just ask
If a Singapore body asked for it to be sworn or witnessed, we’ve likely done it.
Statutory declaration or affidavit — which are you making?
Both are confirmed on oath or affirmation before an authorised officer, but they belong in different places. Here’s the quick distinction, and we do both.
📄 Statutory declaration
- Declares facts to be true for administrative or statutory purposes.
- Used with government bodies, banks and authorities — not a court.
- Need one? See statutory declarations →
⚖️ Affidavit
- Sworn or affirmed evidence for court proceedings.
- Used in matters such as divorce, probate and civil claims.
- We commission both — just tell us which you were asked for.
Oath or affirmation — what’s the difference, and which to choose?
On the day, the Commissioner will ask whether you want to take an oath or make an affirmation. Both carry exactly the same legal weight — you’re promising your statement is true. The choice is simply personal, and we guide you through it.
Taking an oath
A religious promise of truth — for example, holding the Bible. Chosen by those whose faith recognises oaths.
Making an affirmation
A solemn, non-religious promise of truth — the same legal effect, for those who prefer or whose religion doesn’t use oaths.
Knowingly making a false statement in a sworn or affirmed document is a serious offence — so we make sure you understand every word first, in your language.
How to get your document commissioned, step by step
Start to finish it usually takes minutes, not days. Here’s exactly what to expect.
Send & check
WhatsApp your document & where it’s used. We confirm the officer & a fixed cost.
Bring your ID
Attend (or we come to you) with the unsigned document & your original NRIC/passport.
Oath / affirmation
You confirm you understand it, then sign and swear or affirm before the Commissioner.
Commissioned
The Commissioner endorses it and marks any exhibits — ready to file or submit.
Same-day & walk-in appointments — no long booking wait
Most people who need commissioning need it soon — a filing date, a submission cut-off. Some routes make you book days in advance, which doesn’t help. As an independent Commissioner for Oaths, we can usually see you the same day, on a walk-in or a quick appointment.
- Same-day & urgent commissioning for tight court deadlines.
- Walk-in to our Suntec City CBD office, or book a quick slot.
- Mobile visits to homes, offices and hospitals islandwide.
- Evenings & weekends by arrangement.
Filing today or tomorrow?
Tell us your deadline. We keep same-day slots for urgent affidavits and declarations, and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible — no false promises.
Fast, correct, and accepted when you file.
Book a same-day slot →What to bring, and what makes it valid
A commissioned document only counts if it’s done properly. Come prepared with these and we’ll take care of the rest:
- Your document, completed but not yet signed — you sign in front of the Commissioner.
- Your original NRIC or passport so we can verify identity.
- Any exhibits to be attached and marked.
- The court or authority’s instructions, if they gave any.
We make sure it’s valid
- Signed in person before the Commissioner — never pre-signed.
- Contents understood by you, in your language.
- The oath or affirmation properly administered.
- Every exhibit marked, and the correct officer used.
Why litigants, families and businesses choose us
From the first message to a properly commissioned document, handled by an appointed officer who does this every day.
Both officers in-house
An appointed Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public — whichever your document needs.
Same-day & walk-in
No days-long booking wait — urgent affidavits and declarations sorted fast.
Independent commissioner
We can commission your affidavit while your lawyer keeps acting for you.
Drafting & wording help
We check or help draft your document so it’s complete and correct.
200+ languages
Interpreter support so you fully understand what you’re swearing.
Mobile & doorstep
We come to homes, offices and hospitals islandwide.
Exhibits done right
Every exhibit correctly signed and marked, so nothing bounces back.
Fixed statutory fees
Commissioning fees are set by the SAL Senate — one clear price, no haggling.
Appointed under Singapore’s Oaths and Declarations Act
This isn’t a rubber stamp. Our Commissioner is properly appointed and bound by the statutes that govern commissioning in Singapore — which is why your document is accepted without question.
Who can administer your oath, and how they’re appointed
Not just anyone can commission a document. A Commissioner for Oaths is a fit-and-proper person appointed by the Board of Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public, part of the Singapore Academy of Law. The role can be held by practising lawyers, court interpreters, government officers and employees of certain approved organisations — so a commissioner is not always a lawyer, but is always authorised and accountable.
That appointment is what gives your sworn document its authority. It also explains the rules about who may commission what: a government-officer commissioner generally handles documents connected to their own organisation, and no commissioner may administer your oath if they, or their firm, are acting as your lawyer in the same matter.
Why this matters to you
- Your document is endorsed by a properly appointed officer.
- It’s accepted by courts and authorities without question.
- As an independent commissioner, we can act even while your own lawyer represents you.
- Appointed commissioners can be verified via the SAL directory.
Why sworn documents get rejected — and how we prevent it
A quick WhatsApp with us catches every one of these before you attend.
How much does it cost to swear an affidavit in Singapore?
Commissioning fees are fixed by the Senate of the Singapore Academy of Law under the Commissioners for Oaths Rules, and vary by the court the document is used in. Below is everything that affects your total, as estimated starting points, confirmed as one fixed all-in quote before we begin.
| What affects your price | Estimated fee (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Commissioning (statutory, fixed by SAL Senate) | |
| Administering an oath / affirmationper affidavit or statutory declaration | from S$40 |
| Signing / marking each exhibitper exhibit attached | statutory (fixed) |
| Assistance (optional) | |
| Document check / drafting / wording helpby complexity | enquire |
| Interpretation / reading in your languagereasonable additional rate | enquire |
| Mobile / out-of-office visitby location & timing | enquire |
| If it’s actually for overseas (Notary Public) | |
| Notarisation + notarial certificatewitness signature + certificate | from S$115 |
| SAL apostille / authenticationstatutory charge, per certificate | S$87.20 |
| Typical affidavit / declaration commissionedoath / affirmation for local use | from S$40 |
Documents sworn & sealed, deadlines met
Rated 4.9/5 by 180+ clients across Google and WhatsApp.
I was handling my own divorce and needed my affidavit commissioned urgently before filing. They saw me the same day, checked everything, marked all my exhibits, and administered the affirmation calmly. It was accepted at the Family Justice Courts without a hitch.
Needed a statutory declaration commissioned for a bank matter. Walked in, understood the whole thing in Mandarin, affirmed it and was out in fifteen minutes. Fast and professional.
Our probate matter needed several affidavits sworn with many exhibits. They organised and marked every exhibit correctly and commissioned everything in one appointment. Saved our lawyer and us a lot of back-and-forth.
Common questions about oaths, affidavits & declarations
Yes, if the document is being used in Singapore. A Commissioner for Oaths administers the oath or affirmation on affidavits for Singapore courts and statutory declarations for local authorities, banks and government bodies. Send us the document or form and we’ll confirm you’re in the right place and what it costs.
It depends on where the document is used. A Commissioner for Oaths handles documents used within Singapore — affidavits and local statutory declarations. A Notary Public handles documents for use overseas, which are then apostilled by the Singapore Academy of Law. We hold both appointments, so we can advise which you need and do either.
Commissioning fees are fixed by the Senate of the Singapore Academy of Law under the Commissioners for Oaths Rules, and vary by the court the document is used in — typically from around S$40 for administering an oath or affirmation, plus a fixed fee for each exhibit. Optional drafting help, interpretation or a mobile visit are quoted separately. We confirm your exact fixed price upfront.
Usually yes. Unlike routes that require booking days in advance, we keep same-day and walk-in slots for urgent affidavits and declarations. Once your document is in order, commissioning takes only a few minutes. Message us your filing deadline and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.
No. The Commissioner who administers your oath or affirmation cannot be your lawyer, or anyone from the same firm acting for you. That’s exactly why an independent Commissioner for Oaths is useful — we can commission your affidavit while your lawyer continues to act for you.
Both have exactly the same legal effect — you promise that what you say is true. Taking an oath is a religious form (for example, holding the Bible); making an affirmation is a solemn non-religious form, for those whose religion doesn’t use oaths or who prefer to affirm. The Commissioner will ask you on the day and guide you.
Exhibits are the documents attached to your affidavit or statutory declaration as evidence. Yes — each exhibit must be signed and marked by the Commissioner for Oaths, or the affidavit is treated as incomplete. We make sure every exhibit is correctly marked so nothing is rejected at filing.
You can visit our Suntec City CBD office, or book a mobile visit so we come to your home, office or a hospital anywhere in Singapore. WhatsApp us your document and location and we’ll arrange the quickest option, often the same day.
Not necessarily. A Commissioner for Oaths may be a practising lawyer, but can also be a court interpreter, a government officer or an employee of an approved organisation who has been appointed to administer oaths. What matters is the appointment, not the profession. In our case, you get an appointed officer who commissions your document properly — and, where you need it, a Notary Public as well.
Both work. You’re welcome to walk in to our Suntec City office, though a quick message first means we can confirm your document is in order and keep the visit to a few minutes. For same-day or urgent matters, WhatsApp us and we’ll hold a slot.
The commissioning itself usually takes only a few minutes once your document is complete — we verify your identity, make sure you understand the contents, administer the oath or affirmation, and mark any exhibits. Most people are in and out quickly, which is why same-day requests are rarely a problem.
Yes. While the commissioning officer administers your oath, we can also check that your affidavit is complete and correctly set out, and help with wording where needed, so it isn’t returned when you file. Send it over and we’ll review it before your appointment.
Knowingly making a false statement in a sworn or affirmed document is a serious offence in Singapore, with real penalties. That’s precisely why we make sure you understand every word first, in your own language, so you only ever swear to what is true.
For documents used within Singapore, yes — we can certify a true copy of an original. If the certified copy is destined for use overseas, that’s a Notary Public’s job instead, followed by the SAL apostille. We hold both appointments, so tell us where it’s going and we’ll do the right one.
The jurat is the endorsement at the end of an affidavit that records when, where and before whom it was sworn or affirmed. It’s completed and signed by the commissioning officer, and without a properly filled jurat the affidavit isn’t valid. Making sure the jurat and exhibits are correct is a core part of what we do.
Yes. We offer mobile visits islandwide for deponents who can’t travel — at home, in the office, or at a hospital or nursing home. The officer still verifies identity and administers the oath or affirmation in person, exactly as at our office.
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Related notarial & legal services in Singapore
We’re a one-stop notarial practice. If your matter needs more than an oath or a declaration, we handle these too — often in the same visit.
Need a document sworn or affirmed today?
Send us a photo of your document or form and tell us where it’s being used. We’ll confirm whether you need a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public, a fixed price, and a same-day slot — usually replying within 30 minutes on WhatsApp.
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