General Affidavit
For a person who needs to state facts under oath in writing, such as residency, identity, a lost document, a relationship or events they witnessed, when an agency, court or business asks for an affidavit and does not supply its own form.
- Fields
- 25
- Pages
- 2
- Paper
- Letter
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Before you start
What you need to fill it in
- Your legal name, address and date of birth
- The facts you will swear to, written as numbered statements
- Supporting documents you refer to, if any
- A notary or other official who can administer oaths
- Valid photo ID for the notary
What's inside
25 fields, ready to fill
- 19Typed answersnames, addresses, descriptions
- 4Dateschecked as real dates
- 2Signaturessignature and initials
10 required — the editor counts down how many are left while you fill.
Instructions
How to fill out the General Affidavit
- 1
Check for a required form
Courts and agencies often have their own affidavit forms or captions. Use those when available.
- 2
Enter your details
Fill in your name, address and the purpose of the affidavit.
- 3
Write numbered facts
State only facts you personally know, one per statement. Avoid opinions and guesses.
- 4
Do not sign yet
Bring the unsigned affidavit and your ID to the notary. You will swear or affirm and sign in their presence.
- 5
Notary completes the jurat
The notary fills in the jurat or attaches the state's certificate and applies the seal.
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What filling it looks like
- Edit & fill, Invite to sign and Create form are three modes of the same editor
- Amounts are formula fields: they calculate as you type
- The field navigator counts what's left and jumps to the next field
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Written for: General (US)
This template is a general starting point, not legal advice. Laws differ by state and country; have a qualified professional review it for your situation.
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General Affidavit: questions people ask
What is the difference between an affidavit and a declaration?
An affidavit is sworn before a notary or official. Federal courts and some states accept unsworn declarations signed under penalty of perjury instead.
What happens if a statement is false?
Knowingly false statements in an affidavit can be prosecuted as perjury or false swearing.
Can an affidavit be notarized online?
Many states now allow remote online notarization, where you appear by video and sign electronically. Whether the receiving agency accepts it is a separate question.
Does this work in court?
Courts usually require a caption with the case name and number and may have formatting rules. Use the court's form or have a lawyer prepare it.
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