Affidavits
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What is an affidavit?
Don’t worry, Red Seal Notary can help.
An affidavit is
- A legal document containing statements sworn to be true
- Often used as part of legal proceedings
- Sworn to be true, signed by the deponent
- Witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths or a Notary Public
In an affidavit:
- Make statements of fact, not theories or opinions
- You can make statements about what you reasonably believe to be true, but if so, you have to be clear that you are expressing a belief and not a fact
- You may include “exhibits”.
How can Red Seal Notary help?
- We can help you swear the affidavit
To be valid, an affidavit must be sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths or a Notary Public - We can help you prepare simple affidavits
We can provide drafting assistance in situations where legal advice is not required. This service includes commissioning the affidavit
How to swear and sign
- Prepare the affidavit, but do not sign in advance. The affidavit has to be signed in front of the Commissioner of Oaths or a Notary Public
- You need a valid government-issued photo ID
- You can appear in person or some cases and jurisdictions, virtually to swear and sign
