Common Law

State:
Multi-State
Control #:
US-00479BG
Format:
Word; 
Rich Text
Instant download

Description Common Law Explained

An affidavit must be in writing and be sworn to or affirmed before some legally authorized officer. Statutes of various jurisdictions ordinarily prescribe various formal requirements for the affidavits. These requirements may be just proper form or may be essential as to the legal effect of the affidavit.

The formal requirements of an affidavit usually are:
1. The identification of the place where the affidavit was taken (i.e., the venue);
2. The signature of the affiant (i.,e., the person giving the affidavit); and
3. The certificate evidencing the fact that the affidavit was properly made before a duly authorized officer (i.e. the jurat), which includes the proper authentication by the authorized officer.

It is essential to the validity of an affidavit that it be sworn to, or affirmed before, a notary public or some other officer authorized to administer oaths or affirmations. This may be done by having the officer administer the oath to the affiant or by having the affiant affirm to the officer, with the officers consent, the truth of the matters contained in the affidavit. It is also essential that the affiant be identified as to name, residence and, where appropriate or required by law, as to status or capacity. This is ordinarily done in the introductory paragraph to the affidavit.

The following form is a very basic and general form which can be used in most jurisdictions if properly completed.

How to fill out Common Law States List?

Aren't you sick and tired of choosing from countless samples every time you want to create a General or Common Law Affidavit? US Legal Forms eliminates the lost time an incredible number of American citizens spend surfing around the internet for suitable tax and legal forms. Our expert group of attorneys is constantly changing the state-specific Templates catalogue, so that it always offers the right files for your situation.

If you’re a US Legal Forms subscriber, just log in to your account and click the Download button. After that, the form can be found in the My Forms tab.

Visitors who don't have a subscription should complete quick and easy actions before having the capability to get access to their General or Common Law Affidavit:

  1. Make use of the Preview function and read the form description (if available) to be sure that it’s the best document for what you’re looking for.
  2. Pay attention to the validity of the sample, meaning make sure it's the proper sample for your state and situation.
  3. Utilize the Search field on top of the page if you need to look for another document.
  4. Click Buy Now and select a preferred pricing plan.
  5. Create an account and pay for the service utilizing a credit card or a PayPal.
  6. Download your sample in a convenient format to finish, print, and sign the document.

Once you have followed the step-by-step recommendations above, you'll always be able to log in and download whatever document you will need for whatever state you need it in. With US Legal Forms, finishing General or Common Law Affidavit templates or other official files is not difficult. Begin now, and don't forget to look at the examples with accredited lawyers!

Sworn Notarized Statement Trusted and secure by over 3 million people of the world’s leading companies

Common Law