Legal Note

Oaths.co.za™ is a secure digital platform that enables duly appointed Commissioners of Oaths to certify true copies of original South African documents, including Smart ID Cards, Driver’s Licences, Passports, and Proof of Address documents.

⚠️ Important Limitation
Oaths.co.za™ does not perform affidavits, sworn statements, declarations, or affirmations. These require in-person commissioning under Regulation 10 of GN R1258 of 1972.

Our services operate within the following South African legal framework:

• Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, 1963 (Act 16 of 1963) — empowers the Minister of Justice to appoint and regulate Commissioners of Oaths.
• Regulation 6 of GN R1258 of 21 July 1972 (as amended by GN R1648 of 1977, GN R1428 of 1980, and GN R774 of 1982) — prohibits charging fees for the act of certification and sets duties of Commissioners of Oaths.
• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act 25 of 2002) — Section 15 grants evidentiary weight to reliable electronic records and signatures.
• Professional Body Guidance — our certification process aligns with guidance issued by SAIPA, SAICA, and other recognised professional bodies on certifying true copies.
   

Oaths.co.za™ applies a substantial compliance model, supported by South African case law, professional guidance, and strengthened by secure technology infrastructure.

On 19 August 2025, Oaths.co.za™ (powered by Beantech (Pty) Ltd) filed South African Patent Application No. 2025/06893:
“System and Method for Digital Certification of True Copies of Documents.”

This underscores our commitment to both legal compliance and continuous innovation in protecting South Africans against fraud.

This Legal Page is limited to our governing legislation, notices, and core policies.

For legal, institutional, or regulatory inquiries, please contact: compliance@oaths.co.za