Commissioner for Oaths
In Malaysian law, a Commissioner for Oaths is an individual appointed by the Chief Justice with the power to administer oaths or take affidavits. These powers granted are to administer oaths, take affidavits and statutory declarations. These documents are solely for use in Malaysia.
The table below indicates the relevant fees levied for such services which are governed by the Commissioner for Oaths Rules 2018:-
Type of document | Fees (RM) |
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Original affidavit | 10.00 for each deponent |
Exhibit referred to in the original affidavit | 5.00 for each exhibit |
Duplicate or copy of the affidavit | 5.00 for each deponent |
Duplicate or copy of the exhibit | 2.00 for each exhibit |
Document, affirmation, acknowledgment, deed, or any other instrument | 10.00 for each document |
Duplicate or copy of the document, affirmation, acknowledgment, deed, or any other instrument | 5.00 for each document |