Singapore Commissioner for Oaths Fee
Our Singapore Commissioner for Oaths fee covers oaths, affirmations, affidavits and statutory declarations for use in Singapore.
Firstly, please note that Singapore law prescribes most of these fees. As a result, we cannot negotiate them, apart from limited exceptions.
Secondly, you must understand the document and have the mental capacity to affirm it. Please also complete every document accurately. In addition, your particulars must match your NRIC or passport.
Finally, we attest documents by prior appointment only. We then calculate the exact cost in our office, and we collect payment in cash. To book a slot, simply use our Online Appointment System.
What a Commissioner for Oaths does in Singapore
A Commissioner for Oaths administers oaths and affirmations. They also take and receive statutory declarations. In practice, the Commissioner checks your identity, watches you sign, and then attests the document. Courts and government agencies in Singapore rely on that attestation.
However, a Commissioner for Oaths only attests documents that stay within Singapore. Therefore, if your document travels overseas, you need a Singapore Notary Public instead. Our Notary Public fee page sets out those charges.
What affects your Commissioner for Oaths fee
Three factors shape the final Commissioner for Oaths fee:
- Documents. Each affidavit or statutory declaration carries its own fee.
- Exhibits. Every exhibit that we mark and attest may add a further charge.
- Signatories. Each deponent swears or affirms separately.
Consequently, a short one-page declaration costs far less than a long affidavit with many exhibits. Use the calculator below for a quick estimate. Afterwards, we confirm the exact amount in our office.
What to bring to your appointment
- Your original NRIC, FIN card or passport.
- The completed but unsigned document, together with every exhibit.
- Any supporting papers that the receiving agency asks for.
Above all, please do not sign the document beforehand. You must sign in front of the Commissioner for Oaths. Furthermore, please bring cash, because we collect the Commissioner for Oaths fee in cash at our office.
Commissioner for Oaths fee FAQs
Can I negotiate the Commissioner for Oaths fee?
No. Singapore law prescribes most of these fees. Therefore every law firm charges the same statutory rate, apart from limited exceptions.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. We attest documents by prior appointment only. Before you travel, please check our operating hours and our office location.
How does a Commissioner for Oaths differ from a Notary Public?
A Commissioner for Oaths handles documents for local use. Meanwhile, a Notary Public handles documents for overseas use. For more detail, read our Singapore Notary Public fee guide.
Which documents can a Commissioner for Oaths attest?
Typical examples include affidavits and statutory declarations. Our statutory declaration form page explains the usual format. The Commissioner for Oaths fee then depends on the document and its exhibits.
Can somebody else sign on my behalf?
No. You must attend in person. The Commissioner must see you sign. They must also check that you understand the document.
Where can I read the law?
The Oaths and Declarations Act 2000 on Singapore Statutes Online governs oaths, affirmations and statutory declarations here.
Book your Commissioner for Oaths appointment
Ready to proceed? Simply book an appointment online. Alternatively, contact our Singapore lawyers. Please check the Commissioner for Oaths fees payable before you attend.