Confirm under oath that a court document was lost. In this lesson, you will learn what an affidavit is and how to format one.You'll also review a sample template that can be used to construct an affidavit. 1. Identify the lost item and gather relevant details. Please complete the attached Employer Wage Affidavit and Information Sheet, as well as the. Easily create a fillable affidavit of lost document to prove the absence of a particular record. Need a certified copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate issued in Wake County? This document is necessary to show proof of residence. INFORMATION ON PROOF OF RESIDENCE. The. Easily create a fillable affidavit of lost document to prove the absence of a particular record.