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Shashank Chakerwarti
Shashank Chakerwarti

  • PC Duties

    By Appointment Only

Peace Commissioner //

FAQ'S

Please bring government-issued ID, proof of address, and the original documents with copies. If your signature or statutory declaration needs to be witnessed, do not sign beforehand. 


Always sign and date the document in the Peace Commissioner's presence, who will then sign and date it.

There are some limitations. I can certify or witness up to 12 pages or signatures per appointment. If you need more, please book another appointment. A separate appointment is required for each applicant.


For naturalisation, I can certify the following documents::


IMPORTANT: Only documents listed on the relevant application form will be certified. No other documents will be certified.


Required documents for CORU registration:

  • Statutory Declaration Form

  • Certified copy of a Letter of Eligibility

  • Certified copy of any CPD certificates (if applicable)

  • Certified copy of your Passport

Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. After submitting the appointment request form, you will receive an automated email with a link to schedule your appointment and further information. Please check your inbox, promotions or spam folder. 

If no slots are available, please check again later. Appointments can only be booked up to 8 days in advance to help manage availability and avoid unnecessary overbooking.

A stamp is not required according to the Minister for Justice https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-03-07/106/#pq-answers-106 but in practice, agencies do often reject stamp-less documents. When booking a Peace Commissioner is it advisable to ask if they have a stamp.


Shashank has a stamp that states his name and position.

Peace Commissioners are honorary appointments and there is no remuneration or financial compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. All Peace Commissioner services stated in Q.4/above are free to avail. 

No, Peace Commissioners cannot sign or authenticate affidavits.

An affidavit is a sworn written statement from a witness in a case, prepared by a solicitor or barrister. When ready, the witness must go to a Commissioner for Oaths or a practising solicitor to verify the affidavit.

Exceptions:

No, the title of 'Peace Commissioner' is only recognised in Ireland. Therefore, you should not use a Peace Commissioner to sign documents intended for use outside of Ireland.

Request an Appointment

As a Peace Commissioner, I carry out only the following duties voluntarily and free of charge:

  • Taking statutory declarations;

  • Witnessing signatures on documents required by various authorities;

  • Signing certificates and orders under various Acts

  • Terms & conditions *