Orla Carabini Commissioner for Oaths

Orla Carabini, Commissioner for Oaths, based locally in Dublin 5, was appointed by the supreme court in 2017.

A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised to witness the signing of important legal documents, such as:

Affidavits

• Sworn written statements used in court proceedings

• Required in civil litigation, family law, probate matters, etc.

Statutory Declarations

• Formal statements declaring something to be true, used when an oath is not required

• Common for:

  • Lost passport declarations

  • Identity confirmations

  • Residency status

  • Proof of single status for marriage abroad

Declarations of Freedom to Marry

• Required for Irish citizens marrying abroad

Documents for Use Abroad

• Including notarisation-style declarations if not requiring a notary public

Witnessing Signatures

• On legal documents like:

  • Power of Attorney (non-enduring)

  • Declarations of solvency

  • Property transaction forms

Commissioner’s Certificates

• Attached to affidavits or declarations to certify the oath or affirmation was duly taken

Passport Applications

• Particularly Garda forms or where a declaration of loss is required

Revenue or Tax Forms

• Such as declarations for non-residency, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax

Citizenship Applications

• Some supporting documents may need to be declared before a Commissioner

Name Change Declarations

• Particularly if used for legal or official purposes

If you are in need of any documents sworn, please contact Orla below.