How to become a Commissioner of Oaths in South Africa

How to become a Commissioner of Oaths in South Africa

Are you a marriage officer, or a lawyer or a policeman? If yes, then you can apply to become a commissioner of oaths

Requirement Documentation to become a Commissioner of Oaths

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Designation of Commissioners of Oaths in terms of Section 6 of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, 1963 – 10 July 1998. Powers regarding oaths outside the republic under section 8(1)(a).

Being an ex officio commissioner of oaths, is only for the period while you are in the specific post/capacity of the post. Therefore, as soon as you resign, retired or change careers, even only change branch of a company, you need to apply again.

• Application for appointment as Commissioner of Oaths (J5) –
  Requirements: Please also submit a Certified copy of ID and a Letter of Recommendation from Employer.
  Hand your application in at your nearest Magistrate’s or Regional Office.

For further information, contact the following officials at our regional offices.

• Eastern Cape 
  Director: Legal Services (M Gwintsa)
  Tel: 043 702 7000/7068, E-mail: MGwintsa@justice.gov.za

• Free State 
  Director: Legal Services (David Ramolibe)
  Tel: 051 407 1808, E-mail: DRamolibe@justice.gov.za

• Gauteng 
  Legal Administration Officer: Legal Services (Tshilidzi Ramathikhithi)
  Tel: 011 332 9070, E-mail: TRamathikhithi@justice.gov.za

• KwaZulu-Natal
  Director: Legal Services (Pat Moodley)
  Email: PMoodley@justice.gov.za
  Assistant-Director: Court Services (Mr G A Jonker)
  Tel: 031 372 3056, Fax: 086 507 1444 / 031 372 3185,
  E-mail: gjonker@justice.gov.za

• Limpopo
  Director: Legal Services (Tladi Raisebe)
  Tel: 015 287 2000, Email: RTladi@justice.gov.za
  • MODIMOLLE CLUSTER: Bela-Bela; Ellisras; Phalala; Thabazimbi; Naboomspruit; Modimolle; Northam
    Mr Kgosiemang, Tel: 015 287 2083, E-mail: MKgosiemang@justice.gov.za
  • THOHOYANDOU CLUSTER: Giyani; Thohoyandou; Louis Trichardt; Musina; Mutale; Tshilwavhusiku; Dzanani; High Court Thohoyandou
    Mr Sebetso, Tel: 015 287 2042, E-mail: MSebetso@justice.gov.za
  • THABAMOOPO CLUSTER:  Sekhukhune; Nebo; Thabamoopo; Praktiseer
    Ms Nyamandi, Tel: 015 287 2045, E-mail: PNyamandi@justice.gov.za
  • TZANEEN CLUSTER: Tzaneen; Ritavi; Naphuno; Namakgale; Lulekani; Phalaborwa
    Ms Nyamandi, Tel: 015 287 2045, E-mail: PNyamandi@justice.gov.za
  • POLOKWANE CLUSTER: Polokwane; Mankweng; Seshego; Bochum; Mokerong; Mokopane; High Court Polokwane
    Ms Lebea, Tel: 015 287 2081, E-mail: ILebea@justice.gov.za
  • MALAMULELE CLUSTER: Malamulele; Vuwani; Hlanganani; Bolobedu; Tshitale; Sekgosese; Tiyani
    Mr Shabangu, Tel: 015 287 2081, E-mail: JShabangu@justice.gov.za

• Mpumalanga 
  Director: Legal Services (Paul Mthimunye)
  Tel: 013 753 9328, E-mail: PMthimunye@justice.gov.za

• North West 
  Director: Legal Services (Motshabi Setlhako)
  Tel: 018 397 7000, E-mail: MSetlhako@justice.gov.za

• Northern Cape
  Director: Legal Services (Adv. D Plaatjies)
  Tel: 053 839 0000, E-mail: dplaatjies@justice.gov.za or
  Mr. R Motlekar
  Tel: 053 839 0000, E-mail: RMotlekar@justice.gov.za

• Western Cape
  Director: Legal Administration (Ms Ashika Singh)
  Tel: 021 462 5471, Email: AshikaSingh@justice.gov.za

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