About Us

Marie J. McCormack Auctioneering
MIPAV (CV) TRV MMCEPI
Auctioneer, Estate Agent, Commissioner for Oaths, Certified Valuer, Land Consultant & Department of Agriculture approved Entitlement Transfer Facilitator (ETF)

Marie McCormack Auctioneering are an independent general practice estate agency located at 5 Main St., Ballymahon, Co. Longford N39 K6K8.

Marie is licensed by the Property Services Regulatory Authority (Licence No: 004373) and is a proud member of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers.  Marie is a qualified TeGOVA residential property valuer since 2021 and can carry out “Blue Book” valuations up to European Valuation Standards (EVS 2020).

Prior to founding her own firm Marie has accumulated almost 15 years of experience while working at O’Meara Auctioneering Ltd, Ballymahon.

During this time she has built an extensive network and gained valuable skills. Her passion for the auctioneering business is evident in the standard of respect and attention she shows to all her clients. 

Marie has a special interest in agriculture and farming and is registered with the Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine as an Entitlement Transfer Facilitator (ETF) for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS ) scheme which has replaced the previous BPS scheme. 

She is a well-known breeder and judge of pedigree and commercial livestock and can be found exhibiting her animals at agricultural events throughout the country.  She has won numerous All Ireland, National Livestock Show Tullamore and RDS championships.

Marie J. McCormack Auctioneering are committed to a professional and personal service ensuring the height of ethical standards.  All communication will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Commissioner for  Oaths

What is a Commissioner for Oaths:

A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised to witness the signing of important legal documents including affidavits and statutory declarations.

A Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Chief Justice and are usually, though not always a solicitor. All practicing solicitors can also administer oaths.

Unlike a Peace Commissioner, a Commissioner for Oaths charges a fee for their services.

When would you need a Commissioner for Oaths:

  • When you are giving evidence on Affidavit for court proceedings in Ireland.

  • When you are making an affirmation, declaration, acknowledgement, examination or attestation for the purposes of court proceedings.

  • When you are making an affirmation, declaration, acknowledgement, examination or attestation for the purposes of registration of documents.

The Functions of a Commissioner for Oaths are:

  • To make sure that the evidence in question is in written form (the draft Affidavit).

  • To establish that the person before him/her has read the draft Affidavit and fully understands the contents.

  • To require the person to swear that the Affidavit is true by raising the appropriate Testament in the right hand and repeating the words of the oath.

  • To verify that the Affidavit was properly sworn by completing a “jurat” on the Affidavit.

  • To charge a fee for his/her services.

Oaths and Affirmations:

A person making an oath will be required to swear the oath by raising the New Testament.

It is important to remember that you may also be required to provide evidence of identity by the Commissioner, particularly if you are having an Affidavit verified.

It is useful however to bring a standard form of identification with you on your visit (a passport, driving license, social welfare book, student ID card etc.)

The oath to be taken by persons before the Commissioner for Oaths is as follows:

“I swear by Almighty God that this is my name and handwriting and that the contents of this my Affidavit are true”.

A person who objects to being sworn on the grounds that taking an oath is against his/her religious belief or that he/she has no religious belief is permitted to make a solemn affirmation, which is phrased as follows:

“I (name), do solemnly and sincerely affirm that this is my name and handwriting, and that the contents of this my Affidavit are true”.

Rates:

There is a standard fee of €10 per signature for verifying statements.
There is a standard fee of €2 for Exhibits.

** PLEASE NOTE **

Signing by appointment only.  Contact 090 6432129 or 086 8873861.