Notary Affidavit Format For Name Change In Harris
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Given under my hand and seal of office this day of , (year). This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by (name or names of person or persons acknowledging). This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by (name of attorney-in- fact) as attorney-in-fact on behalf of (name of principal).
General Affidavits must be signed in front of a notary public. A notary must verify your identification before you sign the document. Make sure to bring ID (like a driver's license or other form of identification) for the notary before you sign the affidavit.
A Texas affidavit must include the following components: Title: Clearly state “Affidavit” at the beginning. Affiant Identification: Include the full name and address of the affiant, the individual making the affidavit. Statement of Facts: Present a detailed, factual account of the information being affirmed.
If you need to visit a Notary during regular business hours, you can usually find notarial services at banks, libraries, and mailbox/photocopy shops. Other businesses with Notaries on-site include: FindaNotary. AAA and UPS Stores.
Notarizing an affidavit Once you have filled out the important details on the general affidavit, you must have the document notarized, for which you must appear in person at a notary public in Texas. The notary must verify your identity and see you sign the general affidavit form.
Follow these Steps: Draft the Affidavit by providing the details of the old name and new name. Execute the Affidavit on a Stamp Paper of Denomination of Rs. 10/- or as per the prescribed stamp duty as per your state. Make the Affidavit attest and sealed by the Notary Public.
You will usually need a court order to change your name. If you were recently married, you may be able to change your last name to your spouse's last name without a court order by providing proof of your marriage to the social security office and driver's license office.
A notary public has statewide jurisdiction and may perform notarial acts in any county in the state of Texas.
How long will the entire application for change of name take? Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.
Documents Required for Name Change The name change affidavit duly signed by the deponent and attested by the respective authority. The original newspaper containing the name change advertisement. The prescribed proforma duly signed by the applicant and two witnesses. Two passport size photos.
