You may complete this form online and print to sign and fax or mail as indicated above. 1. I am first duly sworn and state I am: Name.Filling out the California Credible Witness Affidavit form requires accuracy and attention to detail. Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. Sign and Date: The witness must sign and date the form in front of a notary public. If your "signature" is on the affidavit and you didn't sign it, then someone probably forged your signature. This document is an affidavit asserting the individual's status as a sovereign natural person not subject to government laws or jurisdiction. The purpose of this examination is to determine whether the payee's name appears as the first endorsement and to attempt to detect fraud. Owner Alert is a free real estate fraud notification service from our office that sends an immediate email notification to subscribed property owners.