The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development has officially designated Commercial Forensic Practitioners (FP)SA in good standing as ex officio Commissioners of Oaths.
This designation was published in Government Gazette No. 53438 on 26 September 2025, in terms of section 6 of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, 1963 (Act No. 16 of 1963).
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
As a Commercial Forensic Practitioner (FP)SA in good standing with the ICFP, you are now automatically appointed as a Commissioner of Oaths by virtue of your professional designation. No individual application is required – your (FP)SA designation automatically confers this status upon you.
You can now:
- Administer oaths and affirmations
- Attest declarations and affidavits
- Certify copies of documents as true copies of originals
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
Essential Requirements:
- Maintain your (FP)SA membership in good standing with the ICFP
- NO FEES may be charged for the Commissioner of Oaths’ services
- You cannot attest to documents in which you have a personal interest
- Remain independent and impartial at all times
- Follow prescribed procedures – non-compliance can invalidate documents
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE NOTE AVAILABLE
To ensure you understand and fulfil your responsibilities correctly, we have developed a detailed Guidance Note covering all aspects of your Commissioner of Oaths duties.
Access the full Guidance Note at:
https://www.icfp.co.za/2025/10/06/guidance-note-ex–officio–commissioners-of-oaths-icfp-full-members/
The Guidance Note includes:
- Complete step-by-step procedures for administering oaths and affirmations
- Detailed instructions for certifying documents
- Example stamps and certification wording
- Full legal implications and case law
- Common pitfalls to avoid
- Technical compliance requirements
We strongly urge all members to read the full Guidance Note before performing any Commissioner of Oaths duties.
NEXT STEPS
For (FP)SA Members in Good Standing:
- Read the full Guidance Note at the link above
- Order your Commissioner of Oaths stamp
- Familiarise yourself with all prescribed procedures
- Attend an online webinar to provide more guidance (Webinar details will be forwarded to all (FP)SA’s.
STAMPS
RubberStampSA, our approved service provider, has partnered with the ICFP to assist members in obtaining the required Commissioner of Oaths stamps. Templates have already been set up to make the process quick and easy. You are, however, welcome to use any service provider.
If requested, provide RubberStampSA with your current membership certificate or membership letter, which can be downloaded from your MyMembership profile. Audits will be performed regularly to ensure compliance with the Act.
- The discount is exclusively applicable to Commercial Forensic Practitioners in good standing, meaning only ICFP members can use this code.
- The discount is 20%, bringing the total price to R1,117.60.
Order Processing:
- To take advantage of the special pricing, free courier and gift, members will need to place their order online on RubberStampSA.co.za – The website is very seamless to use, and they have created a quick and easy template to order the Commissioner of Oaths set.
- Paid orders received before 1 pm are usually shipped out the same day.
- Courier Transit Times (Working Days) – Main Centres (1-2) / Regional Centres (2-3)
- Members can enter the discount code at checkout, and this will then automatically apply the 20% discount and deduct the courier charge.
- Orders can then be paid online with a credit or debit card.
- Please note that they will gladly accept orders per email, but these will not qualify for the 20% discount or free courier delivery within South Africa, as it takes significantly longer to proof and process.
You can access the Commissioner Set here:
🔗 Standard Commissioner of Oaths Rubber Stamp Set
Once on the page:
- Customise your stamp (you’ll see a live preview as you edit).
- Add it to your basket.
- Enter and apply the coupon code ZEX94X9P at checkout — the 20% discount will automatically be applied.