What Is An Affidavit Form? [ Types ]

An affidavit form is a type of legal document that is often used as a means of cataloging a sworn statement of a person, this sworn statement or testimony can, later on, be used as a means of evidence in a certain case or trial where the statement of the person will often be a deciding factor on the validity of the innocence of a person that would involve the location of the person on a certain point of time and date.

Affidavits are not only limited to statements, but have a variety of other purposes as well. An example of another purpose of an affidavit would be to claim ownership over the property of your relatives by stating an affidavit of heirship. The purpose of this affidavit form is to have you recognized as the person who will inherit the property from your relatives. To learn more examples of the most common types of affidavit forms continue reading through the entire article to get a general idea of the different types of affidavit forms.

What are the Different Types of Affidavits?

As you may know by reading the paragraph above, there are several types of affidavit forms available, and each with having their own functions as well as purpose. Today, we will try to identify the most common affidavits being used, as well as their functions and definitions. To begin the list, we will start with:

Affidavit of a Small Estate

An affidavit of a small estate is a type of affidavit form that is used as a means of completing the process of deciding what to do with the property left behind by a recently deceased family relative who has not made a will or final directions how the possessions of the deceased should be distributed. This can be done by having the direct descendant of the deceased determine what to do with the property.

Affidavit of Heirship

An affidavit of heirship is a type of affidavit form that has been discussed earlier in the very first paragraph but we will be giving further details about the affidavit of heirship.

An affidavit of heirship is also a means of legally claiming possession of the properties and belongings of the deceased simply by indicating your right to claim it.

Affidavit of Residence

An affidavit of residence is a type of affidavit form that is used as a means of officially stating your place of residency. Note that when you officially state your place of residence, you are required to prove the validity of your statement by providing information, such as the contract or other legal documents that were used for the procurement of the residential area you are residing in.

This type of affidavit form is typically required by the government as a means of having a list of the details of where each legal citizen is currently living in.

Affidavit of Name Change

An affidavit of a name change is, as the name suggests, an affidavit form that is used as a means of officially stating that you have indeed complied with all of the necessary requirements of changing your name. This is used to confirm that you have indeed gone through the complete legal process of changing your name.

This type of affidavit forms is typically required by organizations who are hiring individuals who have stated that they have changed their identity for a variety of reasons.

Affidavit of Service

An affidavit of service is a useful tool that most assistants or people who must deal with the receiving and delivery of legal documents. This is because an affidavit of service is a means of confirming the completion of the process of delivering the documents.

Affidavit of Domicile

Note the definition of Domicile is a term used to describe the living habitat of a human being also known as the place of residence of a person.

This affidavit form is typically associated with the dealing of real estate.

Affidavit of Death

An affidavit of death as the name suggests, is a type of affidavit form that is used as a means of confirming the passing of an individual.

This type of affidavit form is often considered or mistaken for as a certificate of death.

Affidavit of Support

An affidavit of support is a type of affidavit form that is used a means of stating that you will be responsible for an immigrant (typically a member of the family) during their stay (most often for an indefinite amount of time) with you.

Affidavit of ID Theft

An affidavit of ID or identity theft is a type of affidavit that is used as a statement form that is used as a means of indicating that transactions made under your name were never really made by you but rather by an imposter.