What is an Affidavit?

An affidavit is a written document that is sworn before a person who has the power of authority to administer an oath. A statement made by a person called affiant in front of an authorized person under the law. It is an important document that can be used in court as a piece of evidence.  A notarized affidavit includes the following: 

• An affiant. 
• An attestation clause.
• Sign of the affiant, and the authorized person who administered the oath. 

What is an Affidavit Used For? 

An affidavit can be used for various purposes, like: 

• For writing statements of facts to show in the courtroom as a proof of evidence. 
• For financial cases, Affidavits can be used to get information. 
• To verify proof of residence, if any other documents are not found. 
• If a person dies, then with an affidavit, an executor can confirm their place of residence. 
• For verification of a person's marriage. 
• To legalize all the documents in criminal cases, testimonies, and court hearings. 
• In divorce cases. 
• Firstborn child certificate. 
• For property disputes. 

Features of an Affidavit

The features of an affidavit are given below: 

• An affidavit is always in written format. 
• It should be declared by the deponent. 
• All the information mentioned in the affidavit must be true. 
• An affidavit must be sworn in front of an authorized magistrate or officer. 
•  You cannot get an affidavit on behalf of another person.