General Affidavits are written statements of fact used to support your case or verify facts that are sworn to be true in front of a notary public. The account holder MUST provide an Affidavit of Forgery before any criminal charges can be filed!An affidavit must accompany each forged or counterfeited item. Both affidavits and declarations are types of sworn statements. Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day of. Please print all requested information in blue or black ink. The absent applicant must return the completed affidavit directly to the person they wish to marry. 1. Fill out the cause number and heading information. Affiant confirms that the statements contained herein are true and correct. Executed this day of.