Certifying an affidavit and declaration before a notary
Notarial certification of a signature on an affidavit or declaration, under the Notaries Law and the Notaries Regulations.
Quick answer
Certifying an affidavit before a notary is an act in which the notary certifies a person's signature on an affidavit or declaration, after identifying them, verifying that they understood the declaration's content and that they signed of their own free will. The declarant must appear before the notary with an original ID.
What does this service do?
Certifying an affidavit before a notary is a common act in which the notary certifies a person's signature on a declaration or affidavit document. The notary identifies the declarant, verifies that they understood the declaration's content, and that they signed of their own free will. Affidavits are required for many purposes: declarations for courts, declarations for authorities, inheritance declarations, address declarations and more. The certificate is prepared on the mandatory form under the Notaries Regulations.
Who is it for?
People required to sign an affidavit or declaration notarially certified — including for courts, authorities, institutions abroad, and legal proceedings.
When is it needed?
When a receiving party requires a notarially certified affidavit, or when the law requires notarial verification of a declaration.
What does the notary check?
The notary checks: the declarant's identity; capacity; understanding of the declaration's content; free will; and document integrity.
Required documents
- Valid original ID
- The affidavit or declaration in original
- The number of copies required
How does the process work?
Arriving with an original ID and the original affidavit.
The notary identifies the declarant and verifies understanding and free will.
The declarant signs the affidavit before the notary.
The notary prepares the certificate on the mandatory form.
If needed — an apostille on the certificate.
How much does it cost?
The fee is set under the Notaries (Fees) Regulations, 1978. For a price estimate, contact the office.
Full fee scheduleLegal notes
The act is performed under section 11 of the Notaries Law, 1976, and on the mandatory form under the Second Schedule to the Notaries Regulations, 1977. The fee is set under the Notaries (Fees) Regulations, 1978. The declarant must appear before the notary.
Can it be prepared in advance?
The affidavit may be sent in advance for review. The signature must be made before the notary. In suitable cases an electronic certificate may be issued — subject to the law, regulations, identification, appearance and signature required by law.
Common mistakes
Signing the affidavit before arriving at the notary.
Arriving without an original ID.
An affidavit not in the wording required by the receiving party.
Frequently asked questions
Can the notary draft the affidavit?
The notary certifies the signature on the affidavit. Drafting the affidavit is recommended to be done by an attorney, to ensure the document is valid and meets the requirements.
Is an apostille needed on an affidavit?
It depends on the receiving party's requirements. If the affidavit is intended abroad, an apostille may be required in addition to the notarial certificate.
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The information on this site is general and does not constitute individual legal advice, nor does it replace a professional review. Every notarial act is performed subject to the Notaries Law, 1976, the Notaries Regulations, 1977, and the identification, appearance and signature requirements applicable to each act.