An affidavit (/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ AF-ih-DAY-vit; Medieval Latin for "he has declared under oath") is a written statement voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person who is authorized to do so by law.
Affidavit refers to a written promise, and its Latin roots connect it to another kind of promise in English. It comes from a past tense form of the Latin verb affidare, meaning “to pledge”; in Latin, affidavit translates to “he or she has made a pledge.”
An affidavit is a sworn statement put in writing. When you use an affidavit, you're claiming that the information within the document is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. Like taking an oath in court, an affidavit is only valid when you make it voluntarily and without any coercion.
Affidavit definition. An affidavit is a sworn statement put in writing. When you use an affidavit, you're claiming that the information within the document is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. Like taking an oath in court, an affidavit is only valid when you make it voluntarily and without any coercion.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts that has been sworn by oath or affirmed to be true. In the UK, an affidavit must be sworn or affirmed in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths - most commonly a solicitor or a notary public.
Noun. af·fi·da·vit ˌa-fə-ˈdā-vət. : a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrate or officer compare deposition, examination. Etymology. Medieval Latin, he/she has pledged faith, third singular perfect of affidare see affiant.
Sworn statement: A statement made under oath, often used interchangeably with “affidavit.” Declaration: A formal statement, sometimes without an oath, that conveys similar meaning in legal settings. Testimonial: A statement given by a witness, which may take a written or verbal form, often used in court.
When service is to be made within this state, the person making such service shall make the service within five days from the time of receiving the summons and complaint; but failure to make service within the five-day period will not invalidate a later service.
At a minimum, an affidavit of identity must include the following information: The affiant's legal name. The affiant's date of birth. The affiant's current address. The affiant's phone number. The affiant's proof of identity provided to notary public. Oath under penalty of perjury. The affiant's signature. Date of signing.
I ____ (Applicant Name as per id proof), residing at _______(Address as per address proof) do solemnly affirm and stated as under: I am _____ and my name _______, appearing on the enclosed ID proof, is single name. My father's name is ________________.