How to notarise an affidavit online

In this article, we explain when an affidavit is usually required and how you can have it notarised online.

Affidavits are legal documents that play a key role in various legal and administrative proceedings. You can make an affidavit to give particular weight to the truth of a statement. This gives the statement additional credibility.

What is an affidavit?

An affidavit is a written statement or declaration by a person who swears under oath that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Affidavits are a way of presenting evidence or facts in a legal context and are widely used in legal and administrative processes. They are commonly used in the following cases:

1. Evidence in court proceedings: Affidavits are often submitted as evidence in court proceedings to provide first-hand testimony, statements or written evidence in support of a party’s claims.
2. Financial transactions: In the financial sector, individuals may be required to submit affidavits to confirm their financial situation, income or other important information when applying for loans or other financial products.
3. Property transactions: In property transactions, affidavits can be used to declare information about ownership, title or any encumbrances that may affect the sale or purchase.
4. Government and administrative procedures: Government authorities may require affidavits for various reasons, such as identity verification, proof of eligibility or compliance with certain regulations.

When do I need to have an affidavit notarised?

Notarising an affidavit means signing the document in front of a notary, who verifies your identity and ensures that you are signing the document voluntarily and with knowledge of its contents. Notarisation helps prevent fraud and gives the affidavit more credibility and authenticity. Here are common situations in which you may need to have an affidavit notarised:

1. Legal proceedings: Affidavits submitted as evidence in court proceedings often need to be notarised. This helps ensure that the statements made in the affidavit are reliable and credible.
2. Property transactions: In property matters, it can be crucial to have an affidavit notarised to confirm the accuracy of information about land titles, liens or other matters that could affect a property transaction.
3. Financial transactions: Some financial institutions may require notarised affidavits to ensure the accuracy of information provided by individuals when applying for loans or mortgages.
4. Immigration and citizenship: Affidavits may be required in immigration or citizenship applications to support claims and provide evidence.
5. Government and administrative procedures: Government authorities often require notarised affidavits to confirm various facts, such as identity, income or compliance with regulations.

Online notarisation of your affidavit

Via notarity, you can have an affidavit notarised online by a partner notary. You do not need to be physically present at a notary’s office. Your signature is notarised in an online procedure: you are connected to a partner notary in a video call and sign the affidavit in the notary’s presence. The notary then notarises your signature.

The online notarisation of an affidavit takes just a few minutes. You can book an appointment with a partner notary here. As a rule, the online notarisation of your signature costs EUR 144 (incl. VAT). You can also obtain an apostille for the document within a few minutes.

Conclusion

Affidavits are essential legal documents used to declare the truth and accuracy of information under oath. Notarising an affidavit is often required in legal, financial and administrative proceedings to ensure the validity and reliability of the document. Whether you are involved in a lawsuit, carrying out a property transaction or find yourself in another situation that requires a notarised affidavit, you can take care of it quickly and easily online via notarity. If you have specific questions about a particular situation, the partner notaries will also be happy to advise you individually.