What is Affidavit
An affidavit is a sworn written statement made under oath, used as evidence in legal matters. It is signed by the person making the statement (the deponent) and is usually notarized or attested by an authorized officer.
Types of Affidavits
1. General Affidavit – A broad category used for various personal or legal declarations.
2. Affidavit of Identity – Confirms the identity of a person.
3. Affidavit of Residence – Declares a person's place of residence.
4. Affidavit of Birth – Used when a birth certificate is unavailable.
5. Affidavit of Marriage – Declares the marital status of an individual.
6. Affidavit of Name Change – Confirms a legal name change.
7. Affidavit of Support – Used to declare financial support for someone.
8. Affidavit for Property Transfer – Used in real estate transactions
9. Affidavit of Loss – Declares the loss of an important document or item.
10. Affidavit of Income – Used to declare income for legal or financial purposes.
Format of an Affidavit
(Affidavits should be typed on a non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value, if required by law.)
AFFIDAVIT
(Title of Affidavit, e.g., Affidavit of Residence)
I, [Full Name], son/daughter/wife of [Parent/Spouse Name], aged [Age] years, residing at [Full Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
1. That I am a resident of [Address] and have been residing here since [Year].
2. That my permanent address is [Permanent Address].
3. That the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I am executing this affidavit to [Purpose of the Affidavit].
Solemnly affirmed at [City] on this [Date].
DEPONENT
(Signature of Deponent)
[Full Name]
VERIFICATION
I, [Deponent’s Name], do hereby verify that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Verified at [Location] on this [Date].
DEPONENT
(Signature)
Attestation by Notary/Oath Commissioner
(Notary Seal and Signature)