24C. Swearing and signing of affidavit before and attestation by commissioner for oaths through live video or live television link

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.