“affidavit”
This page shows official legal definitions of “affidavit” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
Ireland
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A written statement made on oath.
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United States
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A document in which a person gives facts, and swears that the facts are true and accurate.
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United States
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A written or printed statement made under oath.
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New Zealand
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A written statement made under oath (including by affirmation) before an authorised person.
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United States
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A written declaration or statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it before an officer who has the authority to administer such an oath.
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United Kingdom
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A written, sworn statement of evidence.
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United Kingdom
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A written, sworn, statement of evidence.
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Australia
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A written statement sworn on oath or affirmed before a person with authority to administer it, such as a justice of the Peace. The person who swears or affirms the affidavit is called the deponent. Affidavits must contain only facts which the deponent can prove. Generally, affidavits are required in court proceedings in place of statutory declarations. The original of any Affidavit filed on the CourtSA portal must be retained [Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (SA) r 31.10, Joint Criminal Rules 2022 (SA) r 28.10].
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