UK Commissioner for Oaths

In accordance with UK law, a Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Lord Chancellor to administer oaths and affidavits. All practicing solicitors possess these powers; however, they must refrain from using them in situations where they represent any party or have a vested interest. Mr. Wazir Singh Soni, a solicitor at Wazir Solicitors, is designated as a Commissioner for Oaths, empowering him to administer oaths, take affidavits, certify documents, and more.

"Mr. Wazir Singh Soni, Advocate (India) and UK Solicitor and Commissioner for Oaths at Wazir Solicitors, brings over 15 years of post-qualification experience in the legal profession as a UK Solicitor, complemented by more than 20 years as an Advocate in India."

One of the fundamental principles guiding solicitors is the maintenance of complete impartiality in all matters they oversee. A solicitor administering a "sworn" statement or "statutory declaration" must not involve themselves with the content of the document, beyond the formal act of administering the oath or declaration. Should a solicitor have reasonable grounds to suspect the validity of the oath or declaration, they are obliged to refuse its administration.

Procedures for Administering Oaths and Certifications

In circumstances requiring an oath to be sworn, such as by an executor during the probate process, the individual must sign a document in the presence of a solicitor and affirm that the information it contains is accurate.

For document certification—essential for verifying identity to third parties such as solicitors or government departments—individuals can schedule an appointment with a solicitor, bringing original copies of supporting documents like a passport or utility bill. The solicitor will certify that these documents are genuine and reliable for confirming the individual's identity.

Examples of documents that can be witnessed, sworn, and certified include:

• Sponsorship Declarations
• Certified Passports
• Utility and Council Tax Statements
• Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Proof of Identity for International Marriage
• Land Registry ID1 Forms
• All Land Registry Forms Requiring Witness Signatures
• Mortgage Deeds
• Statutory Declarations
• Transfer of Equity Forms
• Settlement Agreements
• All Deeds
• Insurance Forms and Documents
• Immigration Forms and Documentation
• Pension Forms
• Correspondence from Government Departments
• Letters from Hospitals or Doctors
• University, College, and School Forms for Enrollment and Financial Assistance
• And Various other types of Documents

It is essential that you sign the declaration or oath in the presence of the solicitor. Please refrain from signing until you are in the solicitor's presence.

If you require our Commissioner for Oaths services for the swearing or certification of your documents, we kindly invite you to Book An Appointment Online. Please note that we cannot accept bookings via telephone for this service. We will subsequently provide guidance on the specific identity documents you are required to bring, including your original Passport.

How to Book an Appointment Online

To arrange an appointment with our Commissioners for Oaths, simply utilise our online "Make An Appointment" form, accessible through the link below.