Services include witnessing the signing of important documents, taking affidavits and depositions and giving oaths. 4. Write the case Index Number. 5.Enter the county where the affidavit is notarized. 6. On the _______day of ______ in the year_____, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared. One (1) document must be dated at least a year prior to the application date placing the student in New York. Successfully complete your NY Notary Application with this guide. The Bill removes the requirement for notarization of affidavits and sworn documents in civil cases in New York state courts. Sworn to before me this ____ day of ______, 200__. X_____________________________________. (Notary Public or Commissioner of Deeds). A person filing an affidavit in New York State must have that affidavit notarized.