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Commissioner of Oaths Affidavit (South Africa)

General affidavit to be signed before a Commissioner of Oaths (police station or attorney) with the oath wording required by the Justices of the Peace regulations.

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AFFIDAVIT

I, the undersigned, Alex Morgan, ID number 9001015800087, residing at ____________, do hereby make oath and state that:

1. I am an adult South African citizen.
2. The facts below are within my personal knowledge.

I know and understand the contents of this declaration. I have no objection to taking the prescribed oath. I consider the prescribed oath to be binding on my conscience.

Signed at ____________ on 06/10/2026. I certify that the deponent has acknowledged that they know and understand the contents of this affidavit, which was signed and sworn to before me at ____________ on 06/10/2026, and that the Regulations contained in Government Notice R1258 of 21 July 1972, as amended, have been complied with. Commissioner of Oaths: ____________ Full names, rank and address: ____________

Deponent


Alex Morgan

Date: 06/10/2026

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Commissioner of Oaths Affidavit (South Africa)

An affidavit must be sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths, such as a police officer or an attorney. The commissioner stamps and signs it and writes their full names, capacity and address.

When to use it

  • Bonafide, character or residence proof for school, bank or visa
  • Employment and salary certificates for loans and visas
  • No-dues and course-completion certificates
  • Declarations for income, address or name change

How to write Commissioner of Oaths Affidavit (South Africa)

  1. Use the letterhead of the issuing organisation, or your own details if you issue it as a person.
  2. Give the person's full name and the exact facts being certified.
  3. Mention the purpose and the date. Include only facts you can stand behind.
  4. Sign it, add the stamp or seal of the issuer, and give the original to the person who asked for it.

Attach with it

  • Proof of identity
  • Letterhead and seal of the issuer

Common mistakes

  • Certifying facts you cannot prove
  • Missing date, signature or seal

Options you can choose

Tone and salutation, validity statement, ID-copies note, witness boxes, execution note (notary / stamp paper / oath), QR or reference box, four layouts and - in any language except English - a side-by-side English copy.

How to write a Commissioner of Oaths Affidavit (South Africa)

  1. Fill in the form: Deponent's full name, ID number, Address, Statement (numbered), Place, Date.
  2. Add your letterhead, logo, footer or watermark if you like.
  3. Download a print-ready PDF - or send it for e-signature.

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FAQ

Who can issue a certificate?

The organisation that knows the facts - a school, employer, society or local authority - or, for a declaration, you yourself. Offices usually want it on letterhead with a stamp or seal.

Is a self-declaration valid?

For many purposes yes, if the receiving office allows it. For legal use you may need a notarised affidavit or an official certificate.

How long is a certificate valid?

There is often no legal expiry, but offices commonly accept a certificate only for 3 to 6 months from its date.

Is this Commissioner of Oaths Affidavit (South Africa) template free?

Yes. You can fill it in online and download it as a PDF for free, without installing anything.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Every sentence of the document can be edited on the page before you download it.

This is a general template, not legal advice. Check any requirements that apply in your country or organisation.

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