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. Oaths.co.za™ operates fully within the South African legal and regulatory framework, adhering to all relevant compliance standards governing digital certification. The platform’s processes are recognized and accepted by key regulatory bodies across various sectors, including financial services, insurance, and telecommunications. This institutional acceptance underscores its legitimacy for securely certifying digital true copies of documents used in onboarding, identity verification, and related compliance activities.
Importantly, Oaths.co.za™ complies with the legal distinctions between digitally certified true copies and affidavits or sworn declarations, the latter of which require in-person commissioning. Our solution maintains strict adherence to these requirements, ensuring all certifications are legally valid and enforceable.
While the platform incorporates advanced proprietary technologies; currently protected by a pending patent, our legal compliance is demonstrated through alignment with established regulatory mandates and industry best practices.
⚠️ Oaths.co.za™ does not support affidavits, sworn statements, or declarations, which must be performed in person in accordance with Regulation 10.
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:
Documents must be presented in their original, unaltered form and meet standard verification requirements.
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.
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.
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