At Oaths.co.za™, every certification is performed with a commitment to legal compliance, security, and professional integrity.
Each answer is aligned with South African regulatory requirements and the operational standards of a duly appointed Commissioner of Oaths.
Our FAQs are structured to serve both:
Oaths.co.za™ is a digital platform that enables Commissioners of Oaths to certify true copies of documents within a secure and verifiable environment.
It allows individuals and organisations to obtain certified copies that are supported by verification, audit records, and real-time validation through OathsVault™.
Yes. South African law does not require a Commissioner of Oaths to physically hold the original when certifying a true copy, and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) provides for certified copies in electronic form. An independent legal opinion by Armstrong Attorneys (August 2026) found a sound legal basis for our process. As with any certified copy, the receiving institution decides whether to accept it.
Affidavits must still be signed in person, so we certify true copies only.
Each document is certified by a duly appointed Commissioner of Oaths in accordance with South African law.
The Commissioner reviews the document presented, applies independent judgment, and confirms that the copy corresponds to the original.
Each certification is linked to an identifiable Commissioner and supported by auditable records.
Oaths.co.za™ supports the certification of true copies of commonly required documents, including:
You must submit your genuine, unaltered document through the platform's secure capture process, and it must meet the verification requirements shown during upload.
Specific document requirements will be guided during the upload process to ensure successful certification.
Certification is typically completed within a short period once all required steps are completed.
During the current launch phase, most certifications are processed within approximately 60 minutes, subject to Commissioner availability and demand.
Certification times may vary during peak periods, but are continuously monitored to ensure timely service.
Oaths.co.za™ is available 24/7, so you can register, upload documents, and complete the required steps at any time.
If you register outside of standard working hours, your documents will be securely queued for review and certification by a Commissioner of Oaths during the next available session.
By law, the act of certification by a Commissioner of Oaths is free.
Your subscription covers access to the Oaths.co.za™ platform, which provides:
In other words, you are paying for the secure digital infrastructure that supports reliable, traceable, and accessible certification — not for the certification itself.
The platform is designed to make certified documents secure, accessible, and easy to verify when needed.
Yes. Oaths.co.za™ can be used from anywhere in the world.
As long as you are able to complete the registration and verification steps, you can certify supported South African documents and access them securely through OathsVault™.
Availability may depend on your ability to receive verification codes and complete the required verification steps.
Yes. Oaths.co.za™ lets a duly appointed Commissioner of Oaths certify your documents online. No office visit, no queue.
Yes. Certify your Smart ID, passport, driver's licence or proof of address from your phone.
Yes. Certify your ID and proof of address online and send the certified PDF to your bank or financial provider.
Certify your ID online and attach the certified PDF to your application. Always check the institution's current requirements.
Acceptance is up to each institution. Every copy carries a QR code, so they can confirm it's genuine in seconds.
Scan the QR code to see the Commissioner, the date and the live status in OathsVault™.
Oaths.co.za™ operates within the South African legal framework governing the certification of true copies of documents.
Each certification is performed by a duly appointed Commissioner of Oaths under the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, 1963 and its regulations.
Electronic records and verification processes are supported by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (ECTA), which recognises the evidentiary value of electronic documents when properly maintained.
Each certified document includes a unique QR code or verification link.
When accessed, it opens a secure OathsVault™ page showing:
This allows organisations to independently confirm the certification status in real time.
All certifications are performed by duly appointed Commissioners of Oaths in accordance with South African law.
Commissioners are qualified professionals in good standing with recognised professional bodies and are subject to professional and ethical standards.
Each certification is linked to an identifiable Commissioner and supported by auditable records.
Oaths.co.za™ incorporates multiple layers of verification and control designed to support fraud risk reduction.
These include:
These controls work together to support the integrity and reliability of certified documents.
Oaths.co.za™ is designed to support the secure handling and protection of personal and certification data.
The platform incorporates:
These controls are designed to support confidentiality, integrity, and accountability in the certification process.
Oaths.co.za™-certified copies may be used wherever certified true copies of documents are required, subject to the policies of the receiving organisation.
These typically include use cases such as:
Each certified document is supported by verification and audit records, enabling organisations to confirm its certification status when required.
Organisations should apply their own internal acceptance and compliance requirements.
Oaths.co.za™ provides a structured and consistent approach to document certification that supports high-volume onboarding and compliance processes.
The platform enables:
This allows organisations to streamline document verification processes while maintaining control, consistency, and audit readiness.
The platform is designed to support both small-scale and high-volume use cases across different industries.
Oaths.co.za™ combines certification by Commissioners of Oaths with verification, audit records, and real-time validation to support a reliable, traceable certification process.
The platform is designed to make certified documents secure, accessible, & easy to verify for individuals and organisations.