If you’ve ever needed to get a document certified, you know the struggle — printing papers, finding a scanner, driving around to locate a Commissioner of Oaths, and waiting in queues — all just to get a stamp on a copy of your ID or proof of address.
Most South Africans face this more than once a year, whether it’s for opening a bank account, applying for a job, registering for services, or filing tax returns. The process is slow, outdated, and unnecessarily stressful.
We believed there had to be a better way.
So — we built Oaths.
Oaths was founded to modernise the way South Africans access certified documents — without changing the law or the essential role of the Commissioner of Oaths.
Certification remains a free public service, just as it always has. What we’ve done is reimagine the experience around it — making it faster, more secure, and accessible from anywhere.
With Oaths, you can digitally verify your identity, submit documents online, and access your certified copies anytime — all without queues, paperwork, or repeated visits.
Oaths is a modern, secure solution that delivers speed, compliance, and convenience — No paperwork, No travel, No hassle.
Oaths.co.za is designed to give you convenience, trust, and legal peace of mind — all in one secure, cloud-based platform.
✔️ Secure Digital Access
No more queues or paperwork. Submit your documents online and download certified copies anytime, from anywhere.
✔️ Certified by a Commissioner of Oaths
Every document is manually reviewed and certified by a duly appointed Commissioner, ensuring full legal validity and compliance under South African law.
✔️ Advanced Electronic Signature (AES)
Each certification includes an Advanced Electronic Signature — the highest level of legal recognition for digital signatures in South Africa, regulated by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA).
In South Africa, an AES holds the same legal status as a handwritten (wet ink) signature.
✔️ AI-Powered Identity Verification
We use cutting-edge facial recognition and liveness detection to instantly verify your identity and prevent fraud — securely and accurately.
✔️ POPIA-Compliant & Encrypted
Your personal data is protected with:
✔️ Always Valid, Always Ready
Stay compliant with automated re-certification reminders — up to four renewals per document per year, with no need to re-upload or start over.
✔️ Instant Third-Party Verification
Our Verification Portal allows banks, HR departments, and other institutions to instantly verify the authenticity of your certified documents — safely and seamlessly.
Trustworthy. Compliant. Hassle-free.
That’s Oaths.
Oaths.co.za is South Africa’s trusted digital gateway for accessing legally certified documents — securely, conveniently, and on your terms. Whether you need a certified copy of your Smart ID Card, Driver’s Licence, Passport, or Proof of Address, we make it fast and accessible from anywhere.
We’re led by a team of Professional Accountants (SA), registered with SAIPA and duly appointed as Commissioners of Oaths under South African law.
Each certification is carried out with integrity, in full compliance with Regulation 6 of GN R1258 of 1972, which ensures that no fee is ever charged for the act of certification itself.
Our mission is clear:
To combine trusted legal authority with smart, secure technology, giving South Africans a modern alternative to outdated, manual processes — with no queues, no delays, and no paperwork.
Legally compliant. Professionally led. Built for trust.