The Kangar Court provides the services of a Commissioner of Oaths to swear documents that require verification under oath. The swearing of this documentation is based on the Statutory Affidavits Act 1960 (Revised 2016), the Rules of the Commissioner for Oaths 1993 and any written law that requires a sworn affidavit.

Location of the Commissioner of Oaths counter

Kompleks Mahkamah Kangar, Kaunter No.7

Operation Hours of the Commissioner of Oaths Counter

Day: Monday - Thursday

8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m

Day: Friday

8:30 a.m -12:15 p.m
12:15 p.m - 2:45 p.m (rest)
2:45 p.m- 3.30 p.m

Service Charges of the Commissioner of Oaths

This payment rate is based on Rule 21, Rules of Procedure of the Commissioner of Oaths 1993. Any complaints about excess charges other than those stated above or complaints about the misconduct of the Commissioner of Oaths can be emailed to: bpjs[a]kehakiman.gov.my

COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS RULES 1993 [PU(A) 71/1993]

Rule 21 - Fees to be levied

(1) The fee levied by a Commissioner for Oaths shall not exceed four ringgit for taking an affidavit and shall not exceed two ringgit on each exhibit referred to therein and required to be marked:

Provided that any affidavit which is declared by law to be exempt from payment of stamp duty shall be exempt from any fee when the affidavit is taken by a Commissioner for Oaths who is a public officer.

(2) The fee chargeable under subrule (1)-

(a) when charged by a public officer in the course of performing the functions of a Commissioner for Oaths shall be collected by praecipe and shall form part of the Federal Consolidated Fund; and

(b) when charged by any other person in the course of performing the functions of a Commissioner for Oaths may be retained by him.

What is a Commissioner of Oaths?

The Commissioner of Oaths is a person appointed by YAA the Chief Justice under section 11 of the Court of Justice Act 1964 and the Commissioner of Oaths Rules 1993.

What Unit manages the Commissioner of Oaths throughout Malaysia?

The unit that manages the Commissioner of Oaths throughout Malaysia is the Commissioner of Oaths Unit, Office of the Chief Justice and Research Division of the Federal Court of Malaysia, and Office of the Registrar General of the Federal Court of Malaysia.

What is the Objective of the Commissioner of Oaths Unit?

The objective of the Commissioner of Oaths Unit is to manage the affairs of Commissioners of Oaths throughout Malaysia in an efficient, efficient and orderly manner to ensure the effectiveness of the duties undertaken by the Commissioners of Oaths who are indirectly involved in supporting the judicial system in this country.

What is the client charter of the Commissioner of Oaths?

The Oath Commissioner's charter clients are:-

1. Provide services based on the provisions of the Rules of the Commissioner of Oaths 1993 and related instructions.
2. Ensuring that all customers are served at a prompt, reasonable, efficient and systematic rate.
3. Ensuring that the services offered by the Commissioner of Oaths are carried out with full integrity.

What is the law or reference document that governs and controls the conduct, duties and ethics of a Commissioner of Oaths throughout Malaysia?

The law that governs and controls the conduct and duties of the Commissioner of Oaths is the Rules of the Commissioner of Oaths 1993 while the Malaysian Code of Ethics for the Commissioner of Oaths describes the ethics and code of conduct that should be practiced by a Commissioner of Oaths.