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Meaning and Definition: -

It is likely that every person recollects at least one instance of being asked to submit an affidavit. The reasons may be diverse, but the result is the same- Producing an affidavit gives increased credibility to claims made by a person.

An Affidavit is a written official statement of fact made by an individual under an oath or affirmation.

The individual making an Affidavit and signing it called as “Deponent” or “affiant”.

It is administered by a person who has the authority to regulate oaths. The affidavit can be signed in front of the notary public or Oaths Commissioner.

The person who prepares an affidavit declares that the content mentioned in the affidavit is true and accurate, and nothing has been concealed or misstated.

There is clearly a difference between a mere letter claiming that a person has lost his original certificates and an Affidavit, where a person swears before a magistrate or a judicial officer in written format, that he has lost his original certificates and is willing to surrender the original in case he retrieves it. The latter option holds the person liable to face any legal consequences in the event of his swearing of untruths or making or misrepresentations.

An affidavit is a type of verified statement or showing, or in other words, it contains a verification, meaning it is under oath or penalty of perjury, and this serves as evidence to its veracity and is required for court proceedings.

Affidavits may be written in the first or third person, depending on who drafted the document.

The term Affidavit refers to a sworn statement in written format made especially under an oath or affirmation before an authorised officer or Magistrate.

All affidavits are verified statements and printed (or written) on Stamp papers of different denominations.

The person who has authority to attest a certificate may be a Magistrate who may in turn be either a Judicial or an Executive Magistrate, a Notary Public or a Commissioner of Oaths depending upon the affidavit which needs to be attested. Indians living abroad can swear affidavits before Consular officers posted in Indian missions.

Who Can Create An Affidavit?

In order to create an affidavit, an individual should have

a) attained majority and

b) should be in a position to understand the nature of the contents sworn.

In other words, the person should not be insane or incapacitated to the extent of not knowing the meaning of the statements mentioned in the affidavit.

Please visit for further reading: -

Essential Features of An Affidavit

The components of an Affidavit

Affidavit: Uses and types

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