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The affiant must take the oath highlighted in the affidavit voluntarily. If the court discovers evidence that the affiant signed unwillingly, under pressure, or coercion, they may consider the oath invalid and the affidavit inadmissible in court proceedings.

Set the “line spacing” to the proper setting. The body of most legal documents should be double-spaced.

Use a Standard Document Format: Use a standard letter or legal-sized paper, 8.5 x 11 inches. Margins should be at least 1 inch on all sides. Font and Spacing: Use a legible font such as Times New Roman at 12-point size. Double-space the text for readability.

A valid affidavit must include the affiant's full name, address, a detailed account of the facts, a statement of truth, the affiant's signature, and notarization by a notary public to certify the document's authenticity.

Whenever legal papers are served, proof of this has to be given to the court by Filing an Affidavit of Service(opens in new window). This document needs to be notarized by the server, unless it is served by the Sheriff's Department.

Can you get what you want? The Small Claims Court is a “court of limited jurisdiction.” This means that the court cannot award more than $7,500, even if your claim is worth more. You will have to waive your right to the amount that exceeds $7,500, or you will have to bring your claim in a different court.

A legal affidavit must be signed by the person making the statement to be considered legally binding. In many cases, the affiant must also sign the document in front of a witness. That witness is often the notary public, but they could be anyone willing to swear the signature is authentic.

Notary publics witness the signing of important documents and verify the identity of the signer(s), their willingness to sign the documents, and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction. Institutions rely upon notaries so they may have full faith in important documents.

One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission. Your name on a notary certificate must match precisely with the name listed on your notary certificate and stamp.