Part IV Fees payable to Commissioner for Oaths
This form outlines the fees payable to a Commissioner for Oaths in Ireland for witnessing oaths, affirmations, and taking affidavits. It is used when you need to have documents witnessed by a legally authorized Commissioner for Oaths and need to understand the associated costs.
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Part IV Fees payable to Commissioner for Oaths
This form outlines the fees payable to a Commissioner for Oaths in Ireland for witnessing oaths, affirmations, and taking affidavits. It is used when you need to have documents witnessed by a legally authorized Commissioner for Oaths and need to understand the associated costs.
Risk Radar
- Always verify that your Commissioner for Oaths is properly authorized before paying any fees.
- Paying incorrect fees to the Commissioner for Oaths
- Using an unauthorized person to witness documents
- Not having proper identification when visiting a Commissioner
- Not understanding which documents need to be witnessed
Plain English
A Commissioner for Oaths is someone who can legally witness you signing important documents or making statements under oath. This form tells you how much you'll need to pay them for their services, which is different from regular notary services.
Submission Date
- There are no specific deadlines for using this form, but fees must be paid at the time of witnessing documents. Commissioners may refuse service if proper fees are not provided.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • When you need to understand the cost of having documents witnessed by a Commissioner
- • Before engaging a Commissioner for Oaths services
- • If you believe you were overcharged by a Commissioner
- • To confirm the statutory rates applicable to your documents
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affidavit for court proceedings | Affidavit form | Different document type, different requirements | Check if your document needs to be sworn or affirmed |
| Statutory declaration | Declaration form | Used for different legal purposes | Determine which type of sworn statement you need |
| Notarized document for international use | Apostille form | Different international requirements | Confirm if your document needs Irish or foreign notarization |
Deadline or filing window
There are no specific deadlines for using this form, but fees must be paid at the time of witnessing documents. Commissioners may refuse service if proper fees are not provided.
Before you submit
- • Confirm the Commissioner is properly authorized
- • Bring valid identification documents
- • Have all necessary documents ready to be witnessed
- • Confirm the exact fee amount before payment
- • Request a receipt for payment made
How to file this form
- 1Locate an authorized Commissioner for Oaths
- 2Prepare your documents and identification
- 3Present documents and pay the appropriate fee
- 4Have documents witnessed and signed
- 5Obtain a copy of the witnessed documents for your records
Known limitations
- • Commissioners can only charge the fees specified in the regulations
- • Not all documents can be witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths
- • Commissioners may refuse to witness documents if they have concerns about legitimacy
- • Some specialized documents may require specific types of Commissioners
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The current fee structure is established under the Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Regulations, though specific amounts may be subject to annual review.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Verify current fee amounts as they may change annually
- • Check if any recent legislative amendments affect your documents
- • Confirm identification requirements have not changed
- • Ensure you're using the latest version of the regulations
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Probate Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 05/02/26
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After you file
- • Keep a copy of all witnessed documents
- • Retain payment receipts for your records
- • Allow time for processing if documents need to be filed with court or other authorities
- • Contact the Commissioner if you need additional copies later
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Source and verification log
- • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- • Part IV refers to section of Commissioners for Oaths regulations
- • Fee structure established by Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Regulations
- • Commissioners for Oaths are appointed by the Chief Justice
- • Not confirmed in official source: current specific fee amounts
- • Not confirmed in official source: exact list of documents requiring witnessing
Common confusion points
6 things to watch for
- 1
The difference between a Commissioner for Oaths and a notary public
- 2
Which types of documents require witnessing by a Commissioner
- 3
How to verify if a person is properly authorized as a Commissioner
- 4
Whether you need to bring original documents or copies
- 5
If fees can be paid by card or only by cash
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How long the witnessing process typically takes
Related Guides & Resources
Irish Form Affidavit of Attesting Witness (for minors aged 13 and under) - Affidavit of Attesting Witness (for minors aged 13 and under)
Irish COURTS form Affidavit of Attesting Witness (for minors aged 13 and under): Form for Affidavit of Attesting Witness (for minors aged 13 and under).
View →Irish Form Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond (De Bonis Non for Single Applicant) - Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond (De Bonis Non for Single Applicant)
Irish COURTS form Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond (De Bonis Non for Single Applicant): This is an oath sworn by a single administrator appointed to continue administering an estate when a previous executor or administrator has died or ceased to act (de bonis non), including a bond to guarantee proper administration..
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Irish COURTS form Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for Single Applicant: This is an oath sworn by a single administrator appointed under a will (where no executor is acting), including a bond to guarantee proper administration of the estate..
View →Irish Form Probate Office Order Form - Probate Office Order Form
Irish COURTS form Probate Office Order Form: This is a form used to request certified copies of probate documents from the Probate Office.
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