Commissioners for Oaths
Administering Oaths
The Institute of Legal Executives is a prescribed body under Section
113 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, so that it can confer
on its members the powers of a commissioner for oaths. In accordance
with the provisions of Section 113 (1) of the Act, Fellows exercising
the powers shall use the title, "Commissioner for Oaths".
The Council of the Institute has enacted the following
Bye-Law, under the terms of its Articles:
- Those members of the Institute
of Legal Executives who are Fellows of the Institute and who pay
a full subscription to the Institute shall be authorised persons
pursuant to Section 113 (1) (b) of the courts and Legal Services
Act 1990.
- Such persons may undertake the
administration of oaths, the taking of affidavits, and otherwise
exercise the powers conferred upon such persons by virtue of Section
113 of the Act.
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A booklet containing detailed
information on administering oaths, circumstances where an oath
should not be administered and practical points can be obtained
from either The Institute of Legal Executives, Kempston Manor,
Kempston, Beds MK42 7AB or the booklet can be downloaded by
clicking on the 'Download PDF' icon opposite. Size: 65.1 KB
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