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Senior Courts Act 2016

High Court - Commissioners for oaths, affidavits, and affirmations

31: Effect of oath, affidavit, or affirmation

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"What happens when you promise to tell the truth with a Commissioner"

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If you take an oath, affidavit, or affirmation with a Commissioner, it has the same effect as if you took it with someone who is allowed to do so in New Zealand. You can trust that it is official and valid. The Commissioner's role is important in making this process work.

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Commissioners for oaths, affidavits, and affirmations

31Effect of oath, affidavit, or affirmation

  1. An oath, affidavit, or affirmation administered or taken by a Commissioner has the same effect as if it had been administered or taken by a person authorised to administer or take the oath, affidavit, or affirmation in New Zealand.

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