- Licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
- Available 24/7
What it is
An affidavit is a written statement of facts that you swear or affirm to be true under oath. Once notarized, it becomes sworn evidence that can be filed with courts, agencies, and institutions — common types include affidavits of identity, residence, support, and small-estate affidavits.
Who needs it
People involved in court cases, insurance or estate claims, immigration filings, name changes, or anyone an agency has asked to 'sign a sworn statement in front of a notary.'
Why it needs a notary
An affidavit only carries legal weight as sworn testimony when a notary administers the oath and verifies your identity. The notary's seal certifies that you personally appeared and swore the statement was true.
How to notarize a Affidavit online
- 1
Upload your document
Drag in your PDF — no printing or scanning. Add your email so we can send the finished file.
- 2
Verify your identity
Answer a few knowledge-based questions and scan your government-issued photo ID. It takes about a minute.
- 3
Meet your notary on video
A licensed online notary joins you on a secure video call, confirms your ID, and witnesses your signature.
- 4
Download the notarized PDF
The notary applies their electronic seal and tamper-evident certificate. Your notarized document is emailed to you instantly.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary joins you on a secure video call, verifies your government-issued ID, witnesses your signature, and applies their electronic seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Is an online-notarized affidavit accepted by courts?
- Yes. Affidavits notarized through Remote Online Notarization carry the same legal effect as in-person notarizations and are accepted by the courts and agencies that accept notarized documents. The notary administers the oath on video before sealing the document.
- What's the difference between a jurat and an acknowledgment?
- An affidavit uses a jurat — you sign in the notary's presence and swear the contents are true. An acknowledgment only confirms you signed willingly. Our notaries identify which one your document needs and complete it correctly.
- Do I need to print anything?
- No. Upload your affidavit as a PDF, sign electronically during the video session, and receive the notarized file by email. Nothing to print, scan, or mail.
Other documents you can notarize online
Power of Attorney
Make a financial, medical, or durable POA legally binding.
Affidavit of Residency
Sworn proof of address for schools, the DMV and agencies.
Affidavit of Domicile
Required to transfer a deceased person's stocks and accounts.
Not sure which notarial act your form needs? The glossary explains the terms on it, the notary guides compare where you can get a document notarized, and the FAQs cover how a session runs. Which documents may be notarized online, and the identity rules that apply, are set by each state — see the requirements page.