Need a commissioner of oaths in Mississauga? Notary Point is a walk-in office beside Square One where a licensed Ontario lawyer administers your oath or affirmation and commissions your affidavit or statutory declaration while you wait, usually in about ten minutes. In Ontario the formal title is commissioner for taking affidavits, and under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act every lawyer holds that authority by virtue of office.
Documents we commonly commission
- Affidavits for Ontario court and family matters (Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, Small Claims Court)
- Statutory declarations for immigration applications, including common-law and marital-status declarations
- OSAP, Service Ontario, CRA and Service Canada declarations
- Declarations of lost or stolen documents, name usage and identity
- Insurance, pension and benefits forms that require a sworn signature
- Landlord, tenant and employment declarations
Commissioner or notary: which do you need?
| Commissioner for taking affidavits | Notary public | |
|---|---|---|
| Administers oaths and affirmations | Yes | Yes |
| Takes affidavits and statutory declarations | Yes | Yes |
| Certifies true copies of documents | Not part of a commissioner’s powers | Yes |
| Witnesses signatures for use outside Ontario | Usually not accepted | Yes |
| Signature can be apostilled by ODS | No | Yes |
The short version: for a document staying in Ontario that only needs to be sworn, a commissioner is enough. For certified copies or anything leaving the province, you need a notary. Our staff are both, so you never have to choose.
Finding us near Square One
Notary Point is on the sixth floor of 33 City Centre Drive, Suite 606, a short walk from Square One Shopping Centre and the City Centre Transit Terminal, with two hours of free parking on site. Clients come from across Mississauga, including Erin Mills, Cooksville, Port Credit and Streetsville, as well as Brampton, Oakville and Etobicoke. Walk in Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays by appointment.
Fees
Commissioning and notarization from $30 per document. Ask us about a discount when you bring several documents in one visit. Drafting is available; the fee depends on the document and may involve additional charges, so please tell us what you need drafted and we will quote before any work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Is a lawyer a commissioner of oaths in Ontario?
Yes. Every lawyer licensed by the Law Society of Ontario is a commissioner for taking affidavits by virtue of office, so any lawyer at Notary Point can administer your oath or affirmation and commission your affidavit or statutory declaration.
Do I need an appointment to see a commissioner of oaths in Mississauga?
No. Walk in Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and you will usually be done in about ten minutes. Saturday visits are by appointment. If you prefer a set time, book online.
How much does it cost to have a document commissioned?
Commissioning and notarization start at $30 per document, with a discount when you bring several documents in one visit. If you need the affidavit or declaration drafted, tell us what it is for and we will quote before starting.
Can a commissioner of oaths certify a true copy of my passport?
A commissioner’s powers do not include certifying copies. That is a notary public’s job. Because our commissioners are also notaries public, you can have both done in the same visit.