I am ____ years of age, and my date of birth is: . General Affidavits are written statements of fact used to support your case or verify facts that are sworn to be true in front of a notary public.Affiant confirms that the statements contained herein are true and correct. Executed this day of. However, the document must be dated and signed in the presence of a Notary Public). All pages of the statement must be dated and initialed. My name is___________________________________________. I am of sound mind, 18 years of age or older, and competent to give this affidavit. The affidavit must contain relevant details such as the affiant's full name, address, and a clear declaration of the facts under oath. Both affidavits and declarations are types of sworn statements.