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Need an affidavit sworn for court proceedings, an inheritance or a visa abroad? Our notary public administers the oath or affirmation in our London office or by video call from £120, and we can add the FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation so it's accepted overseas.
Per document, sworn in our London office or by video call.
Book an appointment WhatsApp usAn affidavit is a written statement of facts that you swear is true, by oath or affirmation, in front of someone authorised to administer oaths, such as a notary public. It’s used as evidence, most often in court proceedings, and lying in an affidavit can be prosecuted as perjury.
| Affidavit | Statutory declaration | |
|---|---|---|
| How it’s confirmed | Sworn on oath or affirmed | Formally declared, without an oath |
| Typical use | Court proceedings and legal evidence | Non-court matters: marital status, name changes, lost documents |
| For use abroad | Notary + apostille (+ legalisation for some countries) | Notary + apostille (+ legalisation for some countries) |
Not sure which one you need? Send us the request from the court or authority and we’ll tell you.
Witness statements and evidence for foreign courts and tribunals.
Confirming heirs, family relationships or facts about the deceased for probate abroad.
Ownership, transfer or occupancy statements for property overseas.
Support, sponsorship or relationship affidavits requested by foreign authorities.
Single status, name or identity, where the authority asks for a sworn affidavit.
Send us the request and we’ll confirm we can help. Contact us
17 Hanover Square, London W1S 1BN, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm. Bring your passport, the unsigned affidavit and any exhibits.
Our notary administers the oath or affirmation over a secure video call. Some courts and authorities only accept affidavits sworn in person, so we confirm what yours accepts before booking.
Exhibits: if your affidavit refers to documents (“exhibits”), bring or send them with it. The notary marks each exhibit so it’s formally linked to your affidavit. Don’t sign the affidavit before your appointment.
Email the draft and any exhibits, or the court’s or authority’s request. We check the format before your appointment.
Choose our London office or a video call, and we confirm what to bring.
You confirm your identity, swear or affirm that the contents are true, and sign in front of the notary, who adds their signature and seal.
For use abroad, we obtain the FCDO apostille and arrange embassy legalisation where the country needs it.
Collect it free from our office, or choose UK Special Delivery (£10) or DHL International (£40).
Send us the affidavit or the request you’ve received, and we’ll confirm the format, the next appointment and the total cost.
Call +44 20 7856 0115 · Email info@apostilleandcertification.com
Our specialists manage every step of the legalisation process, delivering internationally recognised certification quickly and efficiently.
We have a strict non-disclosure and privacy policy which ensures that none of your personal data ever gets out because it is handled with care.
Plus we also wholly comply with the Data Protection Act of the UK.