Canadian Legal FAQs
National | Alberta | All Topics | What's New | Search | Home

 

Alberta > Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public:

What is an oath?

An oath is a solemn declaration that a statement is true. An oath must be taken before a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public for it to be valid. Oaths are often used to confirm a written statement, known as an affidavit, for use in court, estate, or land title transactions.

 


WARNING: The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information only.
If you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.

December 2004
See also:


 
Contact Us | Sponsors & Partners | © Copyright Legal Resource Centre of Alberta 2006