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An Affidavit is a sworn, written statement of facts, signed by the 'affiant' (the person making the statement) before a notary public or other official witness. The affiant swears to the truth and accuracy of the statement contained in the affidavit.
If a witness can’t sign for any reason, you may need to find another witness or consult with a legal expert for guidance on what to do next.
Yes, you can! Just make sure it includes all necessary details and is signed by the witnesses in front of a notary.
You should include details like the names of the witnesses, their signatures, the date of signing, and a brief statement confirming they witnessed the document signing.
The affidavit serves as proof that the witnesses saw the document being signed, which can help in court if any questions about the validity arise down the road.
Generally, yes! Most documents require at least two witnesses to back up the signing.
In Jersey City, anyone who is at least 18 years old and is not a party to the document can be an attesting witness.
An Affidavit of Attesting Witnesses is a legal document where witnesses confirm they saw the signing of a particular document, like a will or a property deed.