Affidavits & Sworn Statements
Sworn statement templates including general affidavits, affidavits of residency, identity, small estate, and affidavits of support.
13 forms in this category
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General Affidavit
An all-purpose sworn statement of fact signed before a notary public.
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Affidavit of Residence
A sworn statement confirming a person's current legal address.
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Affidavit of Identity
A sworn statement confirming the affiant's legal identity.
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Affidavit of Support
A sworn statement promising to financially support another person.
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Affidavit of Heirship
A sworn statement identifying the legal heirs of a deceased person.
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Affidavit of Domicile
A sworn statement of the deceased's domicile, often required to transfer securities.
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Affidavit of Marriage
A sworn statement attesting to the existence of a marriage.
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Affidavit of Name Change
A sworn statement confirming a legal name change.
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Affidavit of Lost Document
A sworn statement that a document such as a title or stock certificate has been lost.
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Financial Affidavit
A sworn statement of income, assets, debts, and expenses, often used in family court.
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Affidavit of Service
A sworn statement by a process server confirming delivery of court papers.
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Affidavit of Non-Prosecution
A sworn statement asking a prosecutor not to pursue a particular case.
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Self-Employment Affidavit
A sworn statement of self-employment income, often used for housing or benefits.
About Affidavits & Sworn Statements
This section of FormVault collects every template in our library that falls under the heading of Affidavits & Sworn Statements. The forms grouped here share a common subject matter and a common audience: people preparing routine paperwork on their own behalf or on behalf of a small business, who want a reliable starting point without paying for an expensive subscription service. Each individual form page contains a plain-language overview of the document, instructions for filling it out, a discussion of any witness or notarization requirements that may apply in your state, and a frequently asked questions section addressing the most common reader concerns.
Before you download or print any form in this section, take a moment to confirm that the template matches the situation you are dealing with. The U.S. legal system divides similar-sounding documents into surprisingly different categories — for example, a "general" power of attorney behaves quite differently from a "limited" or "durable" power of attorney, and a "quitclaim" deed conveys a very different bundle of rights than a "warranty" deed. Reading the overview on each form page before you start filling out blanks is the easiest way to avoid using the wrong document for your situation.
Please remember that templates published on FormVault are general-purpose and intended for educational use. State law governs almost every document in this category and the specific witnessing, notarization, and recording requirements vary from one jurisdiction to the next. When the dollar amounts or family relationships involved are significant, or when the document will be filed with a court or recorded against real estate, a brief consultation with a licensed attorney in your state is well worth the cost. FormVault is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.