Extreme Heat - Cooling Centres

Extreme Heat!

In addition to the Victoria Park Splash Pad and Town Beaches, the following air conditioned spaces are open to the public:

Maitland Recreation Centre

6 AM - 10 PM Monday to Friday

8 AM - 6 PM Saturday

8 AM - 4 PM Sunday

Goderich Library

10 AM - 8 PM Monday to Thursday

10 AM - 5PM Friday and Saturday

Goderich Town Hall

8 AM - 4 PM Monday to Friday

With the exception of the Splash Pad and Beaches, the above locations will be closed on Canada Day

Commissioner of Oaths

If you need to swear, affirm, or declare that the contents of a document are true, the Commissioner of Oaths can provide this service by witnessing your signature on eligible documents at Town Hall. We strongly recommend calling the office in advance to ensure a Commissioner is available.

Important Notes:

  • Commissioners do not provide legal advice or help you complete forms.
  • Services are provided at the Commissioner's discretion as outlined in the Town’s Fees and Charges By-Law.
  • A Commissioner may refuse to sign a document if they are unsure about your identity or the document’s content.
  • The Town does not have a Notary Public on staff. 

How to Get a Document Commissioned:

Step 1: Check Your Document:

    • See the lists below to find out what we can and cannot commission.

    • If you’re unsure, call the Clerk’s Department at 519-524-8344.

Step 2: Book an Appointment:

    • If your document is eligible, please contact us to schedule an appointment.

Step 3: Preparing for Your Appointment:

    • Bring all original documents.
    • Bring a valid piece of ID with your signature.
    • All signers must be present with a valid ID.
    • Do not sign your document ahead of time – it must be signed in front of the Commissioner.

  • Planning Applications
  • Legal Name Change Application
  • Name Change and / or Sex Change documents and application
  • Declaration Affirming Parentage
  • Election to Change Name of Child under the age of 12 (Service Ontario form)
  • Vehicle Ownership Transfers -Sworn statement for a transfer of a used vehicle in the Province of Ontario
  • Pension Purposes – Attestations a person is alive and confirming residency
  • Delayed birth registrations
  • Application to amend birth registrations
  • Lost passport
  • Common law or single status affidavits
  • Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief – Immunization of School Pupils Act
  • Municipal planning applications related to matters within the geographical limits of the Municipality
  • Consent letters for children travelling out of country
  • Construction Act documents for progress and/or completion
  • Certified True Copy - Only documents under the custody and control of the municipality

  • Wills, Living Wills, Codicils (amendments) to Wills
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Certified True Copies (only Clerk/Deputy Clerk – no guarantee that it would be accepted)
  • Divorce, Separation or Cohabitation documents
  • Custody documents
  • Real Estate documents, including transfer of land
  • Estate Settlement documents
  • Documents related to finance (Banking information, RRSP etc.)
  • Court, Legal and/or Civil issues related documents

There will be no exception to this policy.

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