Michael Baynes
Peace Commissioner - Commissioner For Oaths
Welcome to the official website of your trusted Commissioner for Oaths and Peace Commissioner, based in Castlebar. With over 30 years of dedicated service to the community, I am here to assist you with all your oath-taking and document certification needs. My extensive experience and commitment to integrity ensure that you receive reliable and professional assistance every time.
For appointment, contact me here.
Commissioner Services
Commissioner For Oaths
A Commissioner for Oaths in Ireland is a person appointed by the Chief Justice who is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take and receive affidavits and declarations. They play a crucial role in ensuring that documents used in legal proceedings or other formal processes are verified and authenticated. This includes certifying documents, witnessing signatures, and ensuring that statements are made truthfully under oath. Their powers help maintain the integrity and reliability of the legal and administrative systems in Ireland.
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If you have a document that is a Statutory Declaration, an Affidavit or other official document that is needed for use in Ireland (or in some cases the UK) then a Commissioner for Oaths or Practising Solicitor can witness your signature or take your Oath/Declaration.
An appointment is necessary to avail of this service and you will be asked that you identify yourself by your passport or Irish driver’s licence. This ID is necessary because the form for signing will require the Commissioner to certify that you are personally known to them and passport (any country) or driver’s licence (Irish only please), which is acceptable to the Gardai is also acceptable. If you have neither of these documents, the Gardai will issue a certificate called an ML10 at your local station. You will need a passport sized photo for the Gardai.
No exceptions can be made in cases of identification.
Peace Commissioner
A Peace Commissioner in Ireland is a person appointed by the Minister for Justice to carry out a range of functions within the community. Their primary role is to witness signatures on documents, take statutory declarations, and sign certificates and orders as required by law. Peace Commissioners help to ensure that documents are properly executed and authenticated, providing an essential service in the legal and administrative processes. Their duties support the integrity of documentation and assist in various legal proceedings, making them a vital part of the community's legal framework.
Fees
Fee to witness each signature on an affidavit or declaration or other document sworn, declared, certified or the contents of which are stated to be true by the signatories ............................................................................ €10.00​
Fee for each exhibit (if any) ...................................................................................€2.00
Fee for each copy of original document certified as a true copy......€5.00
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(For certified copies, please note that original and copy must be shown to me before certification. Please also ensure that any print or writing on the reverse side of the original is also copied)
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If required, out of office services can be provided which are charged on a case by case basis
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VAT is not chargeable on Commissioner’s Fees