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,
• 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.