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General Affidavit

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Create a general affidavit for a person to make a sworn or affirmed statement of facts for use by an institution, court, employer, school, bank, government office, or private party.

A General Affidavit is used to record a sworn or affirmed statement of facts. It may be used for administrative applications, confirmations, explanations, declarations, disputes, lost documents, proof of residence, employment matters, school matters, bank requests, government processes, or supporting documents.

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South African legal context (2026 checklist)

An affidavit must be signed before a commissioner of oaths after the deponent confirms that they know and understand the contents and that the statement is true. The affidavit should contain facts within the deponent’s personal knowledge and should avoid speculation, hearsay, exaggeration, or false statements.

  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963
  • Regulations Governing the Administering of an Oath or Affirmation
  • South African common law relating to affidavits and sworn statements
  • Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
  • Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, where documents are exchanged electronically

Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.

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What is the deponent’s full name and ID/passport number?
What is the deponent’s full name and ID/passport number?
What is the deponent’s address and contact details?
What is the deponent’s address and contact details?
What facts must be stated in the affidavit?
What facts must be stated in the affidavit?
Why is the affidavit required?
Why is the affidavit required?
Who will receive or use the affidavit?
Who will receive or use the affidavit?
Are supporting documents attached?
Are supporting documents attached?
Does the deponent confirm that the facts are true and within their personal knowledge?
Does the deponent confirm that the facts are true and within their personal knowledge?
Should the affidavit include an explanation, request, confirmation, denial, or undertaking?
Should the affidavit include an explanation, request, confirmation, denial, or undertaking?
Where will the affidavit be signed?
Where will the affidavit be signed?
Will it be sworn or affirmed before a commissioner of oaths?
Will it be sworn or affirmed before a commissioner of oaths?

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