Sherman, ME · Aroostook County
Affidavit of Indigency
This affidavit records a defendant’s household, income, expenses, assets, and financial circumstances for submission to the court when requesting an indigency determination.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Sherman · Sherman, Aroostook County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityofsherman.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form collects personal and financial information, including household members, income, expenses, assets, employment, and public assistance, so the court can review the defendant’s finances. The defendant also acknowledges statements about eligibility, possible investigation, and potential reimbursement of attorney fees; court personnel complete the case information, and the court records whether indigence is established and any payment terms.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking a court determination of indigency should complete this form with current, accurate information and submit it for the court’s review.
Why it needs a notary
The defendant signs the affidavit before a notary public or magistrate, who completes the “SUBSCRIBED and SWORN to before me” block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Sherman’s Affidavit of Indigency and review all pages before you begin.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Fill in all applicable personal, household, financial, and employment information as instructed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the video session when directed so the notary can complete the sworn statement.
- 5
Submit to the Court
Follow the court’s instructions to submit the completed affidavit for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sherman. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Affidavit of Indigency notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment when instructed, and follow the court’s directions for submitting the completed affidavit.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- The form includes a “SUBSCRIBED and SWORN to before me” block and identifies a notary public or magistrate. The defendant should sign before the notary or magistrate completes that section.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Maine authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under 4 M.R.S. §1915, effective July 1, 2023. Confirm the court will accept an online-notarized copy and how it must be submitted.
- What information should I gather before completing the affidavit?
- The form asks for information about your household, income, monthly expenses, assets, bank accounts, and employment. It instructs you to complete all blanks and enter “DO NOT KNOW” or “N/A” when applicable.
- Where should I ask if I am unsure about where to submit a form?
- For this affidavit, follow the court’s instructions. For municipal forms or land records, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.