Notarize an Affidavit Online

An affidavit is a written statement you make under oath, confirming that the facts you've written down are true to the best of your knowledge. Courts, government agencies, banks, and other organizations use affidavits to verify information in all kinds of matters — from name changes and residency to financial disputes and legal filings.

Because an affidavit is a sworn statement, it usually needs a notary's involvement to be accepted. With Notary Pop, you may be able to handle that step online instead of visiting a notary office.

What notarizing an affidavit involves

When you notarize an affidavit, the notary's job is to confirm who you are and to witness you signing the document. For most affidavits, this is a jurat — the notary verifies your identity, watches you sign, and certifies that you made the statement under oath.

In an online session, that means verifying your identity through a secure process, joining a live video call with a commissioned notary, and signing the affidavit electronically while the notary watches.

Common types of affidavits

Affidavits come in many forms, including:

• Affidavits of identity or residency
• Affidavits of name change
• Financial and income affidavits
• Affidavits of service or delivery
• Small estate and probate affidavits

Each type serves a different purpose, but the notarization step is similar: confirm your identity and witness your signature.

How online notarization may apply

Whether an affidavit can be notarized online depends on a few things: the rules where the document will be used, the notarial act required, and the policies of the organization receiving it. Many affidavits can be handled remotely, but some courts or agencies still require in-person notarization.

If you're not sure, ask the court, agency, or company that will receive your affidavit whether it accepts remote online notarization. When it does, Notary Pop can help you get it done quickly.

Related documents

Affidavits are just one kind of document you may be able to notarize online. Explore the full list of documents that may be notarized online or learn how the online notarization process works.