What does the Affidavit as to Military Service do?

It lets an affiant state whether a defendant is in military service, whether the status could be determined, or whether the defendant is not in military service.

Who fills out this affidavit?

The person making the statement about the defendant completes the form with the case number, defendant’s name, basis for the statement, signature, and date.

Do I need a notary for the Affidavit as to Military Service?

No. The form has no notary block, but the affiant must sign and date it while swearing or affirming under penalty of perjury.

How do I submit the Affidavit as to Military Service?

Submit it to the county office named on the form. The document does not provide submission details, so check the county website for current contact information.

Winnebago County, IL · Winnebago County

No notary required

Affidavit as to Military Service

This affidavit records an affiant’s investigation into a defendant’s military service for use in a Winnebago County Circuit Court case.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Winnebago County · Winnebago County, Winnebago County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: circuitclerk.wincoil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The affidavit lets an affiant state whether a defendant is in military service, whether that status could be determined, or whether the defendant is not in military service. It asks for the case number, defendant’s name, the basis for the statement, and the affiant’s signature and date. The affiant swears or affirms under penalty of perjury that the statement is true and correct.

Who needs it

An affiant completing a military-service statement about a defendant for a case in the Winnebago County Circuit Court may use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This form has no notary block; the affiant signs and dates it while swearing or affirming under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Affidavit as to Military Service PDF.
2
Complete the Affidavit
Enter the case number and defendant’s name, then indicate the defendant’s military-service status.
3
Provide the Basis
Identify the inquiry or specific facts supporting the statement.
4
Sign and Date
Sign and date the affidavit, affirming under penalty of perjury that the statement is true and correct.
5
Submit to the County
Submit the completed form to the county office named on it; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Affidavit as to Military Service do?: It lets an affiant state whether a defendant is in military service, whether the status could be determined, or whether the defendant is not in military service.
Who fills out this affidavit?: The person making the statement about the defendant completes the form with the case number, defendant’s name, basis for the statement, signature, and date.
Do I need a notary for the Affidavit as to Military Service?: No. The form has no notary block, but the affiant must sign and date it while swearing or affirming under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the Affidavit as to Military Service?: Submit it to the county office named on the form. The document does not provide submission details, so check the county website for current contact information.

Need something notarized?

This Affidavit as to Military Service doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.