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Can we charge an administration fee, in addition to the prescribed fee, for swearing an oath?

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The Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993, SI 1993/2297 states that the following fees (inclusive of value added tax where payable) shall be charged by commissioners for oaths:

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    for taking an affidavit, declaration or affirmation, for each person making the same—£5

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    and in addition, for each exhibit therein referred to and required to be marked or for

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