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What Is an Affidavit?
An Affidavit is a written statement of facts that is sworn on oath. The individual who swears that the information written in the Affidavit is true is called an affiant or deponent and must sign this document before a notary public. The notary public is the person authorized by the state to verify that the person who claims to have signed the document is the same who signed it.
What Documents Are Required for Affidavit?
When signing an affidavit, you need to have your passport, driver’s license, or any document that may serve as proof of identity, so that the affidavit can be notarized.
How to Get an Affidavit?
There are many different types of Affidavits, which vary based on their intended purpose. Some of the most common types are listed below.
- Affidavit of Name Change. These are used when a person or entity needs proof that you have legally changed your name. Usually, the document will include your old name, your new one, and the state where the change originated.
- Affidavit of Small Estate. These are most commonly used when a close relative dies and leaves behind a small estate. This document allows the property to be transferred to the heirs without the need for a probate process.
- Affidavit of Support. This document is regularly used in the immigration process and it is signed by a sponsor, who will be financially responsible for the immigrant coming into the United States.
- Affidavit of Death. Usually handled by an estate administrator, its purpose is to notify a court, business, or creditors that someone has died.
- Affidavit of Service. These are used to attest to the delivery of specified papers to a person, organization, or business as requested by a party to a lawsuit.
- Affidavit of Heirship. This form is used to define the presenсe of the inheritors of a deceased person who has not left an enforceable will.
- Identity Theft Affidavit. These are filed if an individual's personal data was used to create an illegitimate account or perform any other actions in their name.
- Divorce Affidavit. Acts as evidence of your divorce in cases when you cannot locate your official paperwork.
- Affidavit of Residence. This Affidavit is used to verify the address of a person, and it is generally used to prove you live or lived at a certain residence for tax or business reasons.
- Financial Affidavit. Generally used in divorce proceedings to verify the financial status of the signers, who must state facts such as their yearly income and savings.
How to Write an Affidavit?
Certain legal requirements must be met for the Affidavit to be valid. When lawyers use Affidavits in motions and court filings, they may design this document to meet their specific needs at the time. In other circumstances, you may draft your own document by using Affidavit forms that contain specific information to fulfill the intended purpose. The Affidavit, which may be written in the first or third person, must state only relevant facts in a concise and organized way. Furthermore, the document must assert that everything in it is true.
The deponent who signs the sworn statement must be a competent person (which in most cases means they must be of legal age and of sound mind). In addition, they must sign the Affidavit voluntarily and without coercion and must have firsthand knowledge of the information they are attesting to. An authorized person, who could be a notary public, a lawyer, or Justice of the Peace, must be present when the document is signed.
The foot of the last page of the document, known as the "jurat", must include the following details:
- The full name and signature of the deponent.
- Information on whether the Affidavit is sworn or affirmed.
- The date and place where the deponent signs the Affidavit.
- The full name and profession of the authorized person, as well as their signature.
Moreover, if any alteration, correction, addition, or amendment is made to the Affidavit, both the deponent and the authorized witness must initial each alteration to confirm they are valid.
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Documents
Form CDL-7 "Texas Commercial Driver License Self-certification Affidavit" - Texas
This is a form to be filled by all Texas Commercial Driving License (CDL) holders to comply with regulations that took place on January 30, 2012, with full compliance due by January 30, 2014.
Form DS-10 "Birth Affidavit"
Use this form if you do not possess your original birth certificate or documentation that confirms naturalization, have no access to your birth records for any reason, or the birth records are insufficient, but you have to apply for a U.S. passport.
Form DS-71 "Affidavit of Identifying Witness"
This is a document issued by the U.S. Department of State for individuals who are applying for a U.S. passport and who are unable to establish their identity to the satisfaction of a person authorized to accept passport applications.
Form MVU-26 "Affidavit in Support of a Claim for Exemption From Sales or Use Tax for a Motor Vehicle Transferred Within a Family" - Massachusetts
This is a specific Motor Vehicle Sales and Use (MVU) Tax Form, upon which a new owner of a vehicle may get a tax exemption from a sales or use tax, if they received an automobile from a prior owner who is a family member.
Form MVU-24 "Affidavit in Support of a Claim for Exemption From Sales or Use Tax for a Motor Vehicle Transferred as a Gift" - Massachusetts
This is a Motor Vehicle Sales and Use (MVU) Tax Form, which is used in Massachusetts when a donee needs to verify they are exempt from paying tax on a received vehicle as a gift from a non-family member.
Form MVU-29 "Affidavit in Support of a Claim for Exemption From Sales or Use Tax for a Motor Vehicle Purchased Outside of Massachusetts" - Massachusetts
This is a one-page form to request exemption of the Massachusetts state sales and use tax for motor vehicles that are purchased outside of Massachusetts.
USCIS Form I-134 "Affidavit of Support"
Fill in this form to show your intent to support a non-U.S. citizen financially during their visit to the U.S.
USCIS Form I-864 "Affidavit of Support Under Section 213a of the Ina"
Fill in this legal document which serves as an agreement between the U.S. government and the sponsor of an immigrant. It confirms the latter's income status that allows them to financially support the immigrant indicated in the form.
Form LIC282 "Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home" - California
The purpose of the form is to provide Family Child Care providers with signed confirmation from the parents or guardians of a child on the subject of liability insurance in the facility.
Form DR-312 "Affidavit of No Florida Estate Tax Due" - Florida
This form is a Florida legal document completed for the estates of decedents who died on or after January 1, 2005, if the estate does not require the filing of a federal estate tax return.
Form VTR-264 "Repossessed Motor Vehicle Affidavit" - Texas
This is a legal document that is supposed to be used when a motor vehicle is being repossessed in the state of Texas.
Form VTR-207 "Inventory of Component Parts Purchased/ Affidavit Bill of Sale" - Texas
This form is used as a supplementary document filled out by a seller and a salvage dealer to fully describe the bought component parts of the vehicle in the state of Texas.
Instructions for Form DS-3.1, DS-3 "Article 19-a Annual Affidavit of Compliance" - New York
These instructions are used by New York individuals to fill out Form DS-3.1, Annual Affidavit of Compliance.
Form HSMV83330 "Florida Insurance Affidavit" - Florida
This is a form that can be used when individuals would like to confirm the fact that they have insurance in the state of Florida that covers their motor vehicle.
Form 12.902(C) "Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form)" - Florida
This form is used in the state of Florida during divorce proceedings to determine the average monthly cash flow of each party to the divorce.
"Affidavit of Name Change Form"
This is a document filed by individuals who need to prove the fact that they have legally changed their name in the past to a requesting party.
"Affidavit of Small Estate Form"
This form is used to manage the property of a deceased person when their assets are small enough to not require the traditional and long probate process.
"Affidavit of Support Form"
This form is completed by an individual who wants to sponsor their dependant or relative that is looking to immigrate to or visit another country.
"Affidavit of Death Form"
This form is filed by an heir or successor of a deceased person in order to certify under oath that the individual indicated in the affidavit has passed away.
"Affidavit of Service Form"
This form can be used for confirming either the successful delivery of documentation or for proving an individual's active duty (for a court case).
"Affidavit of Heirship Form"
An Affidavit of Heirship defines the presenсe of the inheritors of a deceased person who has not left a will.
"Affidavit of Residence Form"
This statement is used to confirm an individual's residence (their permanent place of living) under oath.
"Financial Affidavit Form"
Individuals may use this legal document to verify their income, expenses, assets, and debts.
"Divorce Affidavit Form"
A Divorce Affidavit is a document on which an oath is taken by one of the spouses about their wish to legally cancel their marriage.
Form PT-PA-1 "Physician's Affidavit of Permanent and Total Disability" - Alabama
