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Know what your affidavit says before you sign

An affidavit is a statement you swear is true, and a false one is a serious offence. They are often drafted by someone else in legal English. TellBrief reads the draft and tells you, point by point, what you are declaring, what the verification clause means, and what to check before you sign in front of a notary or oath commissioner.

How to do it

1. Add the draft affidavit as a PDF or photos.
2. Tap Brief and read each statement it says you are making.
3. Check every fact: names, dates, addresses and amounts.
4. Sign only in front of a notary or oath commissioner, once everything is correct.

What TellBrief tells you

• Each statement you are declaring, in plain words
• Facts to double-check, like names, dates and amounts
• What the verification clause commits you to
• Who it is meant for, such as a court or an office

Words you'll see

Deponent

The person making the affidavit and swearing it is true: you.

Verification

The closing part where you confirm the contents are true to your knowledge.

Notary / oath commissioner

The official in front of whom you sign and who attests the affidavit.

Stamp paper

Paper with a stamp duty value. The value needed depends on the state and purpose.

Questions

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General information, not legal, medical or financial advice.