Please bring the following:

• A government ID (e.g., passport or driving licence)

• Proof of address

• Original documents and copies of those you want to get certified or attested

If a Peace Commissioner needs to witness your signature, do not sign the document beforehand. You must sign it in front of the Peace Commissioner and date it.

According to the Statutory Declarations Act, 1938, you must sign the statutory declaration in the presence of the person attesting it. The attester must then sign and date it as well.

Yes, there are limitations. Shashank can only verify or certify up to 12 pages or signatures per appointment. If you need more than 12, please book another slot. Also, book a separate appointment for each applicant.

For naturalisation, he can help with the following documents:

• True colour copy of the biometric page(s) of your current passport (as of 20th April 2023)

• Passport Certification Form

• True copy of Birth Certificate

• True copy of Marriage Certificate (for applications based on Irish spouse or civil partner)

• Statutory Declaration (for applications based on Irish spouse or civil partner)

Please note, that documents not specified on the application form, as well as full passports, will not be certified

Shashank is a proactive Peace Commissioner and has dedicated the following time to his duties:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

After submitting the appointment request form below, you will receive an automatic email with a link to schedule your appointment and other relevant information. Please check your inbox, promotions, or spam folder after clicking the 'submit' button. Alternatively, you can click here.

Please note that if no slots are available, please check back later.

Appointments can only be booked up to 8 days in advance to prevent unnecessary overbooking and ensure availability for those who truly need it.

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.

Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister for Justice under Section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924.

The powers and duties of Peace Commissioners consist primarily of:

• Taking statutory declarations

• Witnessing signatures on documents if required by various authorities

• Signing certificates and orders under various Act

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.

For assistance, you may contact solicitor Mr. Ali Awais via this form here.

The Department of Justice maintains a Roll of Peace Commissioners, but it may not always be up-to-date. Your local Garda (police) station can often provide the name and address of an active Peace Commissioner, as they frequently use their services.

Alternatively, you can contact the Peace Commissioner Unit at the Department of Justice for assistance:

• Phone: (01) 8592323

• Email: info@justice.ie

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.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights.

The recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam) is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of humankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,

Whereas it is essential, if human is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law.