Does an Affidavit Have to Be Notarized? Requirements & Exceptions
Key Takeaways (read this first) Core rule: An affidavit typically requires notarization (a jurat: you swear/affirm the truth before a notary who completes a certificate). National Notary Association Big exception (federal): In U.S. federal matters, a written unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury can substitute for a notarized affidavit—28 U.S.C. § 1746. U.S. Code State-level […]