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An affidavit is a written statement made under oath, where the person signing it swears to the truthfulness of the content. This legal document is used to provide testimony or evidence in various situations, such as court cases, legal matters, and administrative processes. Affidavits are commonly used when a person cannot physically appear in court to provide testimony. Instead, they provide a sworn statement in writing, which is treated as if the person were present to testify.

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In legal settings, an affidavit holds significant weight as it is a sworn statement, meaning the person making the statement can be held accountable for the truthfulness of their words. The most important aspect of an affidavit is that it must be notarized. Without notarization, the affidavit is not legally valid, particularly in a courtroom setting. Notarization ensures the affidavit is authentic, and the person signing it is indeed who they say they are, acting voluntarily, and is fully aware of the legal consequences of their statement. Once notarized, an affidavit is legally binding and can be used as evidence in court just as if the person had testified in person.​​​