The execution of an affidavit requires proper notarization. Typically, notaries public witness the signing of the affidavit, ensuring the authenticity of the signatory's identity. They may also require identification for verification, such as a driver's license or passport.
RULE 1-304. FORM OF AFFIDAVIT. The statement of the affiant may be made before an officer authorized to administer an oath or affirmation, who shall certify in writing to having administered the oath or taken the affirmation, or may be made by signing the statement in one of the following forms: Generally.
(1) be made on personal knowledge; (2) set forth such facts as would be admissible in evidence; (3) show affirmatively that the affiant is competent to testify to the matters stated in the affidavit; and (4) include or be accompanied by: (A) supporting documents or statements containing sufficient detail as to ...
Small Estate - property of the decedent subject to administration in Maryland is established to have a value of $50,000 or less ($100,000 or less if the spouse is the sole heir).
Affidavits include a sworn statement made by the affiant and witnessed by a notary or officer of the law. This statement attests that the facts included in the legal affidavit are true to the best of the affiant's personal knowledge.
An affidavit is the written statement of a person which sets out facts that are within that person's own knowledge. Affidavits are often required in court proceedings as the evidence of the person giving the affidavit (sometimes called the “depondent”).