Singapore legislation
Regulation 24C
Regulation 24C
Swearing and signing of affidavit before and attestation by commissioner for oaths through live video or live television link
Subregulation 1
Without affecting section 109A(4) of the Act, an affidavit may be sworn and signed in Singapore before, and the attestation completed and signed by, a commissioner for oaths with the deponent appearing before the commissioner for oaths through a live video or live television link in accordance with paragraphs (2), (3) and (4).
Subregulation 2
The live video or live television link must be created using a remote communication technology that complies with the requirements set out in any practice directions for the time being issued by the registrar.
Subregulation 3
For the purpose of this rule, the deponent and the commissioner for oaths may sign the affidavit electronically in accordance with any requirements issued by the registrar.
Subregulation 4
Where the affidavit is to be taken, and an oath for the taking of the affidavit is to be administered, in Singapore by a commissioner for oaths through a live video or live television link, the commissioner for oaths must be able to —
maintain visual contact and communicate with the deponent and any interpreter present throughout the process;
confirm the identity of the deponent and any interpreter present;
verify by visual inspection, read, interpret and explain the document to be sworn and signed by the deponent; and
confirm that the document which the commissioner for oaths later signs is the same document sworn and signed by the deponent.