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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.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - 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
Scan points- 1Always verify that your Commissioner for Oaths is properly authorized before paying any fees.
- 2Paying incorrect fees to the Commissioner for Oaths
- 3Using an unauthorized person to witness documents
- 4Not having proper identification when visiting a Commissioner
- 5Not 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
- Filing 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.
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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
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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
- 1Confirm the Commissioner is properly authorized
- 2Bring valid identification documents
- 3Have all necessary documents ready to be witnessed
- 4Confirm the exact fee amount before payment
- 5Request 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
- 1Commissioners can only charge the fees specified in the regulations
- 2Not all documents can be witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths
- 3Commissioners may refuse to witness documents if they have concerns about legitimacy
- 4Some specialized documents may require specific types of Commissioners
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current fee structure is established under the Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Regulations, though specific amounts may be subject to annual review.
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
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPart IV refers to section of Commissioners for Oaths regulations
- SRCFee structure established by Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Regulations
- SRCCommissioners for Oaths are appointed by the Chief Justice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current specific fee amounts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact list of documents requiring witnessing
Common confusion points
The difference between a Commissioner for Oaths and a notary public
Which types of documents require witnessing by a Commissioner
How to verify if a person is properly authorized as a Commissioner
Whether you need to bring original documents or copies
If fees can be paid by card or only by cash
How long the witnessing process typically takes
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