Notary Affidavit Format: How to Get an Affidavit Notarised

A notary or oath commissioner attests your affidavit by administering an oath or affirmation and sealing the document. Here is how the visit goes and what the notarial block on an affidavit looks like.

Who can attest

Section 139 of the Code of Civil Procedure allows an oath on affidavit to be administered by a court or magistrate, a notary appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952, or an officer or other person appointed by the High Court (commonly called an oath commissioner). Section 8 of the Notaries Act lists administering oaths and taking affidavits among a notary’s functions; the act counts as notarial only when done under the notary’s signature and official seal.

The notarial block

BEFORE ME
Solemnly affirmed / sworn before me by the deponent, who is identified to me, on [date].
Notary Public / Oath Commissioner: name [ ] Registration No. [ ]
Seal and signature [ ]

Every affidavit made with the Affidavit Generator ends with this block, left blank.

What to bring

• The affidavit printed (on stamp paper if required), unsigned.
• Original photo ID and a photocopy.
• Copies of documents referred to.
• For someone identifying you, their ID too, if the notary asks.

Why notaries refuse

• The deponent is not present in person.
• The document was signed beforehand.
• ID does not match the name in the affidavit.
• The content appears unlawful or the deponent does not understand it.

Please note: these templates are for general information and are not legal advice. Laws, stamp duty, notarisation and registration rules vary by State. Consult an advocate for your case. This is an independent website, not a law firm and not a government office.