Get Lost Document Affidavit Form

An affidavit of loss is a document declaring the loss of a security usually through theft or destruction. The affidavit contains all the details regarding the loss, such as the owner's name and any information pertaining to the security. That information may include a serial number or the security's date of issue.

The affidavit of loss should describe the security that has been lost with one or more documents evincing your ownership of the said security. It must give a detailed explanation of the circumstances that led to the loss as well as verify your identity as the owner.

An affidavit is simply a written statement declared on oath. The person making the statement swears on oath before someone who is authorized to administer oaths (such as a commissioner for oaths in the Court or notary public). The sworn document (affidavit) is usually required by law for several purposes.

The affidavit of loss should describe the security that has been lost with one or more documents evincing your ownership of the said security. It must give a detailed explanation of the circumstances that led to the loss as well as verify your identity as the owner.

It would cost you about NGN 500 to get your affidavit sworn before a Magistrate Court or before an Area Court in Nigeria. It could cost you about NGN 1,000 at the High Courts of the state. The cost may be slightly higher at the Federal High Court.

An Affidavit of Loss of ID is a written statement under oath where a person (the “affiant”) declares the physical loss of his / her ID. In short, it means the ID is lost and cannot be found. The loss can be due to misplacement, theft, destruction by fire, flood or others.

An affidavit of loss is a document declaring the loss of a security usually through theft or destruction. The affidavit contains all the details regarding the loss, such as the owner's name and any information pertaining to the security. That information may include a serial number or the security's date of issue.