An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
Every notarized letter of authorization must list the names of the requesting parties and the reason for authorization. The document must also contain the signatures of each party as well as the notary public's signature to confirm that they witnessed and verified the signatures.
Access the online system at: ; then, click on “Search Applications” and search for “Notary” Sign in or create a NY account. Find your notary record. Go to “My Dashboard” to start your renewal.
The document is an application form for obtaining a notary commission in the District of Columbia.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications - 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 8100, Washington, DC 20002. Open for walk-ins 9 AM - 1 PM, Monday – Friday, except holidays. Phone: 202-727-3117.
When living in Brazil, a common day to day necessity any person may have is going to a public notary, known in Portuguese as “Cartório”. This is because of our legal system, which requires certain acts and documents to be legalized in order to be recognized as valid in the country.
All notaries begin at the Bronze level, but can be invited to upgrade to Silver, Gold, or even Platinum!
