Friends and family sign these affidavits to support a marriage-based green card or removal of conditions case, describing what they personally know about the couple. Friends and family sign these affidavits to support a marriage-based green card or removal of conditions case, describing what they personally know about the couple.
For Washington residents and families: affidavit of bona fide marriage.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before filling in its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification, witness and filing instructions.
How to complete it
Be specific (Page 1) Describe dates, places, and events you personally witnessed. Specific details are more persuasive than general statements.
Sign before a notary Several people often sign at the same appointment. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID; we can notarize everyone together.
When a birth certificate is unavailable or incomplete, a person with personal knowledge (often an older relative) can swear to the facts of a birth or family relationship, for immigration, passports, or records.
Students, visa applicants, and others are often asked for a sworn statement from a sponsor who will pay their expenses. This is not the federal USCIS Form I-134 or I-864.
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.
Foreign pension systems and benefit agencies often require a notarized statement each year that the recipient is alive. The notary confirms your identity in person.
The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other countries often ask for a “statutory declaration” instead of an affidavit. An Washington notary can take your solemn declaration in this form.
Relatives and friends applying for a U.S. visitor visa are often asked for an invitation letter from their host. A notarized letter carries more weight with consular officers.
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.