Commissioner for Oaths in Seremban Court Complex

The Seremban Court Complex provides Commissioner for Oaths services for the swearing of documents that require sworn affirmation. This documentation is affirmed based on the Statutory Declarations Act 1960 (Revised 2016), the Commissioner for Oaths Rules 1993, and any other written laws requiring a sworn declaration.

Commissioner for Oaths Counter Operating Hours

Day

Commissioner for Oaths Service Fees

These fees are based on Rule 21, Commissioner for Oaths Rules 1993. Any complaints regarding overcharging beyond the rates stipulated above, or complaints concerning misconduct by a Commissioner for Oaths, may be emailed to: bpjs@kehakiman.gov.my.

COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS RULES 1993 [PU(A) 71/1993]

Rule 21 - Fees to be levied

(1) The fee levied by a Commissioner for Oaths shall not exceed four ringgit for taking an affidavit and shall not exceed two ringgit on each exhibit referred to therein and required to be marked:

Provided that any affidavit which is declared by law to be exempt from payment of stamp duty shall be exempt from any fee when the affidavit is taken by a Commissioner for Oaths who is a public officer.

(2) The fee chargeable under subrule (1)-

(a) when charged by a public officer in the course of performing the functions of a Commissioner for Oaths shall be collected by praecipe and shall form part of the Federal Consolidated Fund; and

(b) when charged by any other person in the course of performing the functions of a Commissioner for Oaths may be retained by him.

What is a Commissioner for Oaths?

A Commissioner for Oaths is an individual appointed by the Right Honourable Chief Justice under Section 11 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 and the Commissioner for Oaths Rules 1993.

Which Unit Manages Commissioners for Oaths Throughout Malaysia?

The unit responsible for managing Commissioners for Oaths across Malaysia is the Commissioner for Oaths Unit, under the Chief Justice's Office and Research Division of the Federal Court of Malaysia, within the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia.

What are the Objectives of the Commissioner for Oaths Unit?

The Commissioner for Oaths Unit aims to manage the affairs of Commissioners for Oaths throughout Malaysia efficiently, competently, and systematically. This ensures the effectiveness of the duties undertaken by Commissioners for Oaths, thereby indirectly supporting the judicial system in this country.

What is the Commissioner for Oaths Client Charter?

The Commissioner for Oaths Client Charter is as follows:

• To provide services based on the provisions of the Commissioner for Oaths Rules 1993 and related directives.
• To ensure all clients are served promptly, reasonably, efficiently, and systematically.
• To ensure the Commissioner for Oaths services offered are conducted with full integrity.

What Laws or Reference Documents Govern and Control the Conduct, Duties, and Ethics of a Commissioner for Oaths in Malaysia?

The law governing and controlling the conduct and duties of Commissioners for Oaths is the Commissioner for Oaths Rules 1993. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Commissioner for Oaths Code of Ethics describes the ethics and conduct that should be observed by a Commissioner for Oaths.