General legal form reference
An affidavit is a sworn written statement commonly used to confirm facts, identify events, or support an application, transaction, or legal filing.
When This Form Is Commonly Used
- Confirming facts within the personal knowledge of the affiant
- Supporting applications, complaints, or administrative requirements
- Explaining a specific incident, transaction, or relationship
- Providing a notarized sworn statement when requested by an office or institution
Important Points to Review Before Signing
- Make sure the facts stated are true and based on personal knowledge when required.
- Check whether the receiving office requires a specific affidavit format or wording.
- Review names, dates, addresses, and document references carefully before notarization.
- Do not sign a notarized affidavit without understanding the statements being made under oath.
Sample Format Reference
This sample is for general reference only. Adjust wording, facts, and legal requirements based on the actual transaction or document purpose.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
________ CITY ) SS.
AFFIDAVIT
I, ________________, Filipino, of legal age, with address at __________________________________, after having been sworn to in accordance with law hereby depose and state that:
1. ]
2. ] STATE THE FACTS!
3.]
4. I herein attest to the truthfulness of the foregoing facts.
AFFIANT FURTHER SAYETH NAUGHT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature this ___ day of __________200__ in ___________ City.
_______________________
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, this ___ day of ____________ 200__ at _____________ City, affiant exhibited to me his Community Tax Certificate No. ____________ issued on ______________ at ______________.
Doc. No. ;
Page No. ;
Book No. ;
Series of 200_.
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When This Form Is Used
This affidavit form is commonly used as supporting evidence in legal complaints and property transactions.
Before filling out this form, read the related guide to understand the legal context and requirements:
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