At First Law Solicitors, we provide professional services for administering oaths and affirmations to individuals, companies and legal representatives across the United Kingdom.
This formal process is required when a person must swear or affirm that a document or statement they are making is true.
Our solicitors, acting as Commissioners for Oaths, ensure that the procedure is carried out correctly in line with the Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889, the Statutory Declarations Act 1835, and current evidentiary rules.
An oath is a solemn promise to tell the truth, usually made by swearing on a holy book or in the name of a religious belief.
An affirmation serves the same legal purpose but is a non-religious promise to tell the truth. Both carry the same legal force and effect, and both are required to be administered by an authorised person such as a solicitor or commissioner for oaths.
Oaths and affirmations are often required when signing affidavits, giving evidence for court or tribunal proceedings, completing statutory declarations, or confirming the truth of official statements for use in the United Kingdom or abroad.
Our solicitors ensure that each oath or affirmation is administered properly and that the documents signed under it are legally valid and ready for submission.
When you attend an appointment at our office or online, our solicitor will confirm your identity, explain the form of oath or affirmation, and ensure you understand the significance of the promise you are making.
You will then be invited to swear or affirm that the contents of the document are true. Once this is done, the solicitor will witness your signature and complete the certification confirming that the oath or affirmation has been properly administered.
We can assist with oaths for court documents, affidavits, probate applications, property transfers, immigration and visa applications, or any other matter requiring sworn verification.
Our role is to ensure that the procedure is carried out lawfully and professionally. We do not advise on the content of the document itself unless specifically instructed to do so.
Since 2025, oaths and affirmations can also be administered digitally under the Digital Verification Services (DVS) framework.
Our solicitors can verify your identity through a secure video appointment and administer the oath or affirmation remotely using Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) to certify the process.
This service follows the evidentiary and procedural standards recognised in the United Kingdom and is particularly convenient for clients based overseas or those unable to attend in person.
Each remote oath or affirmation is recorded, time-stamped and securely stored, ensuring complete authenticity and compliance with modern digital standards.
Your personal information and any documents presented to us are treated with complete confidentiality.
All records are managed and stored in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the oversight of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO).
Original documents are reviewed and returned promptly, and certified copies or records are securely stored in our encrypted system.
At First Law Solicitors, we combine accuracy, professionalism and efficiency.
We understand that sworn statements and affidavits often have deadlines or formal submission requirements. Our solicitors ensure that every oath or affirmation is administered properly and accepted by the relevant authority, court or organisation.
We provide a calm and clear process for clients who may be unfamiliar with formal legal procedures.
Appointments are available in person at our offices and remotely for clients in the United Kingdom and abroad. Our goal is to ensure that the entire process is transparent, compliant and stress free.
If you need to take an oath or make an affirmation before a solicitor, contact First Law Solicitors today.
We provide professional witnessing, certification and digital oath administration for clients across the United Kingdom and overseas.
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