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Affidavit Generator
Generate properly formatted, legally compliant affidavits in under 2 minutes. Print and get notarized at any notary service location.
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Identity & Personal (7)
Name Discrepancy
Clarify differences in how your name appears across various official documents such as your birth certificate, Social Security card, driver's license, passport, or other government-issued records. This affidavit confirms that the different name variations refer to the same individual.
Affidavit of Identity
Verify your legal identity under oath when a bank, court, employer, or government agency requires sworn proof of who you are. Commonly used to prevent identity fraud, resolve account disputes, or confirm your identity when standard documents alone are not accepted.
One and the Same Person
Swear that two or more different name variations appearing on your documents all refer to you, the same individual. Frequently required by title companies, banks, probate courts, and the Social Security Administration when records show your name spelled or formatted differently.
Name Change Affidavit
Declare under oath the details of a legal name change following marriage, divorce, or a court order, so you can update records with the DMV, Social Security Administration, banks, and other institutions. Documents both your former and current legal names in one sworn statement.
Affidavit of Citizenship
Declare your United States citizenship under oath when you cannot immediately produce a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate. Used to support applications for benefits, employment eligibility, school enrollment, and replacement citizenship documents.
Affidavit of Birth
Provide sworn testimony of the facts of a person's birth when a birth certificate is unavailable, was never filed, or needs correction. Commonly used for delayed birth registration, passport applications, and immigration cases, typically sworn by a parent or older relative with personal knowledge.
Affidavit of Domicile
Certify the state of legal residence of a deceased person at the time of death. Required by brokerage firms, transfer agents, and banks before transferring stocks, bonds, and other securities from a decedent's estate to heirs or beneficiaries.
Marriage, Family & Children (12)
Unmarried/Single Status
Declare under oath that you are not currently married and are free to enter into marriage. Often required for marriage license applications, visa or immigration petitions, or when marrying abroad where the foreign country requires proof of single status.
Minor Travel Consent
Provide notarized parental or guardian consent for a minor child to travel domestically or internationally without one or both parents. Recommended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and may be requested by TSA, airlines, or border authorities when a child is traveling with only one parent, a relative, or another authorized adult.
Affidavit of Marriage
Provide sworn proof that a valid marriage exists when your marriage certificate is lost, delayed, or otherwise unavailable. Commonly requested by insurance companies, employers, benefits administrators, and government agencies to add a spouse to coverage, claim spousal benefits, or update records after a name change.
Bona Fide Marriage Affidavit
A sworn letter of support from a friend or relative attesting that a couple's marriage is genuine and was not entered into to evade immigration laws. Commonly submitted to USCIS with Form I-751 petitions to remove conditions on residence, or with marriage-based green card applications.
Common Law Marriage Affidavit
Both partners swear that they live together as a married couple and hold themselves out to the public as spouses, in a state that recognizes common law marriage. Frequently required by health insurance carriers, employers, and benefits plans before extending spousal coverage to a common law spouse.
Affidavit of Divorce
Swear under oath that your marriage was legally dissolved when a certified copy of the divorce decree is lost or unavailable. Commonly needed for remarriage license applications, visa and immigration filings, name restoration, and updating records with banks and government agencies.
Cohabitation Affidavit
Swear that you and your partner live together in a committed relationship and share household and financial responsibilities. Commonly required by employers and insurance companies to enroll a domestic partner in health, dental, or life insurance benefits, and by landlords or lenders verifying a shared household.
Affidavit of Parentage
Acknowledge under oath that you are the biological parent of a child, establishing a sworn record of parentage. Used to support child support proceedings, add or correct a parent on a birth certificate, and document parental rights in custody, benefits, and immigration matters.
Guardianship Affidavit
Declare under oath that a minor child lives in your care and that you are authorized to act on the child's behalf for school enrollment, medical care, and everyday decisions, without a formal court transfer of custody. Commonly used by grandparents and relatives caring for a child while the parents are absent, deployed, or unable to care for the child.
Caregiver Authorization Affidavit
A parent's sworn authorization allowing a trusted caregiver — such as a grandparent, relative, or family friend — to make school and medical decisions for a minor child during a defined period. Commonly used when parents travel, work away from home, are deployed, or temporarily place a child with a relative.
Child Custody Affidavit
Swear to who has physical custody of a minor child and describe the child's living arrangements. Commonly requested by school districts for enrollment and residency verification, by benefits agencies, and by courts in family law proceedings needing a sworn account of where and with whom a child lives.
Affidavit of Dependency
Declare under oath that a person relies on you for financial support and is your dependent. Commonly required by health insurance carriers and employers to verify dependent eligibility, by the IRS or benefits agencies to substantiate a claimed dependent, and by USCIS in immigration filings involving dependent relatives.
Financial & Employment (7)
Income Declaration
Declare your income, employment status, or self-employment earnings under oath. Often required for housing applications, loan approvals, court proceedings, government assistance programs, or any situation where proof of financial standing is needed and standard documentation such as IRS tax returns, W-2 forms, or pay stubs is unavailable.
Affidavit of Financial Support
Swear under oath that you financially support another person, such as a student, dependent relative, or family member. Commonly requested for student visa applications, school enrollment, dependent verification, and as an informal support letter in immigration matters.
Gift Affidavit (Gift Letter)
Declare under oath that money or property you gave to another person is a genuine gift with no expectation of repayment. Mortgage lenders require it to document down payment gift funds, and DMVs and banks request it for gifted vehicles and large deposits.
Financial Hardship Affidavit
Document your financial hardship under oath when applying for a loan modification, debt settlement, fee waiver, or reduced payment plan. Mortgage servicers, creditors, and courts use it to verify that circumstances such as job loss, medical bills, or divorce have genuinely reduced your ability to pay.
Affidavit of No Income (Zero Income)
Declare under oath that you currently receive no income from employment, self-employment, or any other source. Medicaid offices, housing authorities, and courts commonly require a zero income affidavit before approving benefits, subsidized housing, or fee waivers for applicants who report no earnings.
Employment Verification Affidavit
Swear to the facts of your employment — employer, position, start date, and pay — when an official employer verification letter cannot be obtained. Landlords, lenders, immigration authorities, and government agencies accept it as sworn evidence of employment for cash-paid, informal, or hard-to-verify jobs.
Self-Employment Income Affidavit
Declare your self-employment income under oath when you have no pay stubs or employer to verify your earnings. Landlords, lenders, insurers, and government benefit programs accept it from freelancers, gig workers, and small business owners as sworn evidence of income.
Estate & Inheritance (5)
Small Estate Affidavit
Collect the bank accounts, personal property, and other assets of a deceased person without opening full probate when the estate falls under your state's small-estate dollar limit. Banks, credit unions, brokerages, and the DMV accept it from heirs and successors to release a decedent's assets directly.
Affidavit of Heirship
Establish under oath the legal heirs of a person who died without a will, so real estate, mineral rights, and other property can pass to the rightful family members without full probate. Title companies, county recorders, and oil and gas operators rely on it, and it is often sworn by a disinterested third party who knew the decedent and the family well.
Affidavit of Death
Formally notify banks, county recorders, insurers, and other institutions under oath that a person has died, so title can be transferred or cleared, accounts closed, and benefits claimed. It is almost always presented together with a certified copy of the death certificate.
Affidavit of Survivorship
Remove a deceased co-owner from a real estate title when the property was held as joint tenants with right of survivorship, tenancy by the entirety, or community property with right of survivorship. The surviving owner records it with the county recorder, usually with a certified death certificate, so the title reflects sole ownership.
Next of Kin Affidavit
Identify under oath the closest living relatives of a deceased person, in order of kinship. Banks, probate courts, motor vehicle departments, and estate administrators require it to determine who is entitled to inherit, receive notice, or act for the estate when there is no will or named beneficiary.
Residence & Real Estate (6)
Proof of Residence
Confirm your current residential address when you cannot provide utility bills, lease agreements, or other standard proof of residency. Commonly required for voter registration, school enrollment, obtaining a state ID or driver's license at the DMV, or opening a bank account.
Change of Address
Formally declare a change in your residential address for official records. This affidavit can supplement your USPS mail forwarding request, DMV address update, voter registration change, or any other situation where a sworn statement of your new address is required.
School Residency Affidavit
Swear as a parent or legal guardian that your child lives within a school district's boundaries so the child can be enrolled in a public school. School districts commonly require it when a family lives with relatives or friends and cannot produce a lease, mortgage statement, or utility bill in the parent's name.
Affidavit of Title
Swear as the seller of real estate that you hold legal title to the property and that there are no undisclosed liens, judgments, unrecorded agreements, or pending bankruptcies affecting it. Title companies, closing attorneys, and buyers routinely require this affidavit at closing before issuing title insurance and transferring the deed.
Owner Occupancy Affidavit
Certify to your mortgage lender under oath that you will occupy the property you are financing as your primary residence. Lenders require this affidavit at closing because owner-occupied loans carry lower interest rates and different terms than second-home or investment-property loans, and misstating occupancy is mortgage fraud.
Affidavit of Tenancy (Landlord Affidavit)
Confirm under oath, as a landlord, that a named tenant lives at your rental property when no formal written lease exists or a copy cannot be produced. Tenants commonly need this landlord affidavit as proof of address for a driver's license, government benefits, school enrollment, or immigration filings.
Vehicle & Transport (6)
Vehicle Accident Report
Provide a sworn account of a motor vehicle accident for insurance claims or legal purposes. This affidavit documents the circumstances of the incident and can be used alongside any police report filed with the local police department or sheriff's office to support your insurance claim or legal proceedings.
Vehicle Gift Affidavit
Declare under oath that a vehicle is being transferred as a gift with no money or other consideration exchanged, so the recipient can title and register it without paying sales tax on a purchase price. Required by the DMV or county tax office in many states when a car, truck, or motorcycle is gifted, most often between family members.
Lost Vehicle Title Affidavit
Swear that your vehicle's certificate of title has been lost, stolen, destroyed, or was never received, so you can apply for a duplicate title from the DMV. State motor vehicle agencies require this sworn statement before issuing a replacement title needed to sell, transfer, or refinance the vehicle.
Vehicle Bill of Sale Affidavit
Create a sworn record of a private-party vehicle sale documenting the buyer, seller, purchase price, and as-is condition of the vehicle. Used by the DMV and state tax authorities to title and register the vehicle in the buyer's name and to calculate sales or use tax on the transaction.
Odometer Disclosure Affidavit
Disclose a vehicle's mileage under oath when ownership is transferred, certifying whether the odometer shows actual mileage, has rolled over its mechanical limits, or reads inaccurately. Federal law requires an odometer disclosure for most vehicle transfers, and state DMVs use it to title the vehicle and deter odometer fraud.
Affidavit of Non-Use (Vehicle Non-Operation)
Certify under oath that a registered vehicle is not being driven, moved, or parked on public roads, so you can suspend registration, insurance, or emissions requirements while it sits in storage. State DMVs use non-operation filings — such as California's Planned Non-Operation (PNO) status — to waive registration renewal and insurance obligations for vehicles kept off public highways.
Banking & Fraud (5)
Lost Bank Card
Declare the loss or theft of your debit card, credit card, or ATM card. This sworn statement can support fraud dispute claims with your bank or credit card issuer and documents the circumstances of the loss for your financial protection under federal consumer protection laws.
Identity Theft Affidavit
Swear under oath that accounts, loans, or transactions were opened or made in your name without your knowledge or consent. Banks, credit card issuers, credit bureaus, and debt collectors require it — often alongside an FTC IdentityTheft.gov report — to block fraudulent accounts and remove fraud from your credit report.
Affidavit of Forgery
Declare under oath that your signature was forged on a check, contract, or other financial document so your bank or credit union can investigate the forgery and reverse the transaction. Banks routinely require a notarized forgery affidavit before recrediting your account or pursuing the presenting party.
Unauthorized Transaction Affidavit
Dispute charges, withdrawals, or electronic transfers on your bank account, debit card, or credit card that you did not make or authorize. Banks and card issuers use this sworn statement to process fraud disputes — including Regulation E electronic funds transfer disputes — and to issue provisional credit while they investigate.
Lost or Stolen Check Affidavit
Declare under oath that a check issued to you was lost, stolen, destroyed, or never received, so the issuer or bank can place a stop payment and reissue the funds. Commonly required by banks, employers for lost paychecks, insurance companies, and government agencies before replacing an outstanding check.
Lost & Stolen Documents (7)
Lost ID Document
Declare the loss, theft, or destruction of your state-issued identification card or driver's license. This affidavit can be used to support your application for a replacement ID at your state DMV and to document the loss for identity theft protection purposes.
Lost Passport
Declare the loss, theft, or destruction of your United States passport. This sworn statement supports your application for a replacement passport through the U.S. Department of State and should be filed alongside Form DS-64 (Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card).
Lost Driver's License
Declare the loss, theft, or destruction of your state-issued driver's license. This affidavit supports your application for a replacement license at your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and documents the loss for identity theft protection purposes.
Lost Birth Certificate Affidavit
Declare under oath that your certified birth certificate has been lost, stolen, or destroyed to support an application for a certified replacement from your state or county vital records office. Also used to explain a missing birth certificate to passport agencies, the DMV, schools, and immigration authorities while a replacement is pending.
Lost Social Security Card Affidavit
Document under oath that your Social Security card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed to support a replacement card application with the Social Security Administration and to create a sworn record protecting you against identity theft. Useful for employers, banks, and credit bureaus if your number is later misused.
Lost Green Card Affidavit
Declare under oath that your Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551, commonly called a green card) was lost, stolen, or destroyed to support your Form I-90 replacement application with USCIS. Also serves as sworn documentation for employers, airlines, and government agencies while your replacement card is pending.
Affidavit of Loss (General)
Swear under oath that a document or item of any kind — a stock certificate, diploma, receipt, employee badge, title, or promissory note — has been lost and cannot be found despite a diligent search. Issuers, registrars, transfer agents, and employers commonly require this all-purpose affidavit before issuing a duplicate or replacement.
Legal & Court (7)
General Declaration
Make a general sworn statement, notarized by a Notary Public, for any purpose not covered by the other affidavit types. This affidavit can be used for court filings, business matters, personal declarations, or any situation under United States law where a notarized statement of fact is required.
Affidavit of Service (Proof of Service)
Swear under oath that you delivered legal documents — such as a summons, complaint, subpoena, or notice — to a party in a lawsuit. Courts require a notarized proof of service before a case can proceed, and it is typically completed by a process server, sheriff, or any adult not a party to the action.
Witness Affidavit (Sworn Witness Statement)
Provide a first-hand, sworn account of events you personally witnessed, such as an accident, altercation, incident, or transaction. Courts, insurance companies, employers, and law enforcement use witness affidavits as written evidence when live testimony is impractical or a documented account is needed for an investigation or claim.
Character Reference Affidavit
Give sworn testimony to another person's good character, honesty, and reputation for use in court sentencing, child custody cases, immigration petitions, or professional licensing. Judges, immigration officers, and licensing boards give more weight to a notarized affidavit than to an ordinary reference letter because it is made under oath.
Affidavit of Non-Military Service
Certify under oath that a defendant is not on active duty in the U.S. military before a court will enter a default judgment against them. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. § 3931) requires this affidavit in civil cases — including evictions, foreclosures, and debt collection — where the defendant has not appeared.
Affidavit of Consent
Formally grant your permission under oath for an action that legally requires your consent, such as a passport application for your minor child, medical treatment, use of your property, or a background check. Government agencies, schools, hospitals, and employers request a notarized consent affidavit to verify that permission was genuinely given by the right person.
Affidavit of Correction
Correct a clerical or typographical error on an official document — such as a deed, vehicle title, contract, or vital record — by swearing to the accurate information under oath. County recorders, DMVs, and title companies accept a notarized affidavit of correction to fix minor mistakes without redrafting or re-executing the original document.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an affidavit?
An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court or for official purposes. In the United States, it must be signed before a Notary Public.
Where can I get my affidavit notarized?
You can have your affidavit notarized at UPS Stores, banks, law offices, courthouses, AAA offices, or by mobile notary services. See full list.
Is this service free?
Yes, this generator is completely free to use. Notarization fees are typically $2-$25 per signature depending on your state. Many banks offer free notary services to account holders.
What documents do I need to bring?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID), the printed affidavit (unsigned), and any supporting documents relevant to your specific affidavit type.