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Differences Between a Notary Public and a Commissioner of Oaths

Posted on 3/31/2025 3:23 PM By Cor van Deventer

In South Africa, legal documents often require official certification or verification. Two professionals who perform these duties are a Notary Public and a Commissioner of Oaths—but despite some similarities in their roles, they are not interchangeable.

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