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What is an affidavit?  An affidavit is a statement of a person made under oath attesting that the contents of the statement are, to the best of the signing party's knowledge, true.

When are affidavits used?  Affidavits are used in almost every conceivable situation, from proving a will to taking a witness to an accident's statement regarding what he or she saw.

Who must sign an affidavit form?  The party making the statement must of course sign the statement under oath.  It is also signed by a notary or some other judicial officer that can administer oaths, to the effect that the person signing the affidavit was under oath when doing so.

How are affidavits used?  These documents carry great weight in Courts to the extent that judges frequently accept an affidavit instead of the testimony of the witness.

Tips for Preparing Pennsylvania Affidavit Forms

  1. Stick to the primary strategy. Affiants require certain details but often turn out contradicting the applicant’s sworn document. It is not hard to wind up spending more hours planning Pennsylvania Affidavit Forms and getting a lower quality file. To avoid this scenario, stick to the primary concept behind your affidavit form.
  2. Write in the first person. You're in charge of the statement of your affidavit letter, so write only in the first person do it in an active voice. Show your full name and the full names of everybody involved. Note that any misunderstandings is a setback you need to remove.
  3. Stay consistent while preparing Pennsylvania Affidavit Forms. Draw up an agenda to list out all occasions chronologically. If you can remember the date and time of these occasions, place them in too. Reread your letter and make sure that things are clear.
  4. List the important points you are certain about. Affidavits should only include appropriate details. Don't hurry to get any conclusions. Instead, explain the specific situation as you found it, list the things you heard, and confirm the details with proof, when possible.
  5. Sign and notarize it. It's a legal document, to enforce your sworn statement, you have to sign it. Notarization is required too. Go to a notary in person, ask them to look at your form and confirm your identity. Then, sign papers and notarize them at the same time.