A general affidavit is a written statement of facts that you swear is true before a notary. Use it when an agency, court, or business asks for a sworn statement and no specific form is required. A general affidavit is a written statement of facts that you swear is true before a notary. Use it when an agency, court, or business asks for a sworn statement and no specific form is required.
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A general affidavit is a written statement of facts that you swear is true before a notary. Use it when an agency, court, or business asks for a sworn statement and no specific form is required.
What you'll need
Read the packet and check the receiving agency's required form.
Gather the names, dates and supporting records requested in the document.
Review the packet's signing, identification and witness instructions.
How to complete it
Write your statement (Page 1) State the facts clearly, in numbered sentences if possible, and only what you know personally.
Sign under oath before a notary Do not sign ahead of time. Sign in front of the notary, who will place you under oath. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
Use this affidavit when your name appears differently on documents, such as a maiden name, middle initial, or spelling variation, to confirm all of the names refer to you.
Housing programs, schools, financial aid offices, and benefit agencies may ask for a sworn statement that you have no income, or explaining how you are supported.
An affidavit of residency is a sworn statement of where you live. Schools, utilities, and agencies may accept it when you do not have a lease or bill in your name.
Many countries require a sworn statement that you are free to marry before you can marry there. This affidavit, notarized and apostilled, is commonly accepted.
Use this affidavit to state under oath that an original document, such as a certificate, title, stock certificate, or contract, has been lost or destroyed, so a replacement can be issued.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.