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.
A notary public has statewide jurisdiction and may perform notarial acts in any county in the state of Texas.
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.
An “Affidavit of Forgery" is a notarized, sworn statement, attesting that the signature appearing on it is indeed a forgery. The account holder MUST provide an Affidavit of Forgery before any criminal charges can be filed! An affidavit must accompany each forged or counterfeited item.
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.