A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits may administer oaths and affirmations and take affidavits and statutory declarations as permitted or required by law. This authority, however, may be limited by special restrictions, terms or conditions in the appointment order.

Note: An appointment as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits does not authorize a person to certify or verify documents.

宣誓公证人可以在法律允许或要求的情况下管理宣誓和誓词，并作出宣誓书和法定声明。 但是，该权限可能受到特殊限制。

注：作为宣誓公证人不证明或核实文件的真实性。

An affirmation is a solemn and formal declaration that an affidavit is true or that a person will tell the truth.

宣誓公证是庄严而正式的声明，宣誓书是真实的，或者一个人说出的真相。

An affidavit is a statement of facts made in writing, which is confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the person making it before someone who has the authority to administer an oath or affirmation.

宣誓书是以书面形式作出的事实陈述，经有权宣誓或作出誓言的人在宣誓或确认之前予以确认。