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.
To fill out the Citizenship Affidavit Form, start by indicating the business type relevant to your application. Next, complete the sections regarding your citizenship status accurately. Ensure all sections are filled in completely before submitting the form.
Many times, it has been observed that the names on the documents do not correspond to the name on a signer's identification, or to the way their name is written on the title. The signature and name affidavit permit you to sign any of the name variants and therefore it needs to be notarized.
An oath or affirmation or affidavit required or allowed to be made before or attested by a notary public may be made before any notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths by the state in which the oath or affirmation or affidavit is made.
Federal courts often require notarized affidavits for evidence in legal cases. However, the Judicial Improvements Act of 1995 allows unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury in certain situations.
While the USCIS does not strictly require the notarization of an affidavit of support, it is often recommended for the following reasons: It helps ensure the authenticity of your application. To satisfy the requirements of other government agencies or foreign entities that may be involved in the process.
Certification of True, Exact, and Complete Copy of Original Documents. This form is for the collection of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or other U.S. citizen/eligible non- citizen documents from students unable to present their documents in person.