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An affidavit is a written statement made under oath for use as evidence in court, similar to sworn testimony. It requires swearing to tell the truth and signing in front of a notary public. Many government forms function as affidavits since lying on them can result in perjury charges. When signing an affidavit, carefully read the entire document and only sign if you agree with all statements, as you are legally attesting to their truthfulness.

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Make Sure You Read What You're Attesting To in Its Entirety All

An affidavit is a written statement made under oath for use as evidence in court, similar to sworn testimony. It requires swearing to tell the truth and signing in front of a notary public. Many government forms function as affidavits since lying on them can result in perjury charges. When signing an affidavit, carefully read the entire document and only sign if you agree with all statements, as you are legally attesting to their truthfulness.

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A good way to think of an affidavit is as a sort of written court testimony.

Where, in a court of law,


youd have to place your hand on a Bible and swear that youre telling the truth and nothing but the
truth, on an affidavit, you simply do this in writing. Youre under oath, but youre on paper.

Many government formslike voter registrations, for examplecould technically be defined as


affidavits, since lying on such forms can carry with it the the charge of perjury. This is what we were
referencing early, when we mentioned youd probably signed an affidavit or two already, whether
you knew it or not.

If youre signing an affidavit, make sure you read what youre attesting to in its entirety. If you can
agree to all of the statements in the document, feel free to sign. Youll have to sign in front of a
notary public or similar authority to make the affidavit fully legal.

If youd like to learn more about affidavits, please take a look at some of t

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