Need a notary public for an affidavit? Whether you’re preparing a legal declaration, immigration document, or personal statement, it’s essential to get it notarized correctly so it’s accepted by the court, USCIS, or any institution. At Notary Public Center, we’ve helped thousands of clients notarize affidavits with speed, security, and 100% compliance.

Here are 6 expert tips to make your affidavit notarization fast, legal, and stress-free — no guesswork, no delays.

1. Don’t sign your affidavit before the appointment

It might be tempting to get ahead, but your affidavit must be signed in front of a notary public. Signing it early could invalidate the document and force you to start over.

Tip: Upload your affidavit to Notary Public Center in advance. We’ll review it and let you know what to fill in and what to leave blank before your session.

2. Make sure your affidavit includes the right statement of truth

An affidavit needs to contain a legally valid oath or affirmation like “I swear under penalty of perjury that the above is true.” If this isn’t included, a notary may not be able to proceed.

If you’re not sure how to phrase it, we can provide free affidavit templates or help you edit yours before the appointment.

3. Choose the notarization method that works best for you

Notary Public Center offers two fast, legal options:

Online notarization: Sign and notarize your affidavit through a secure video call, from anywhere in the U.S. or abroad.

In-person notarization: Visit one of our approved locations in Florida (by appointment) for a traditional signature.

Both methods are equally valid. Online notarization is faster.

4. Be ready to verify your identity

To notarize your affidavit, you’ll need a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport). For online notarizations, we offer three options for identity verification:

• Knowledge-based authentication (KBA): Answer questions based on public records.
• Biometric verification: Facial match between your selfie and ID.
• Live ID check via video: Show your ID directly to the notary.

Don’t worry — we’ll walk you through the entire process step by step.

5. Make sure your affidavit is accepted by the receiving institution

Different organizations (courts, immigration offices, banks) may have specific rules for affidavits — including language, format, or notarization type.

We specialize in affidavits for USCIS, family court, school forms, travel authorizations, and more. We’ll make sure your affidavit meets all requirements.

6. Need it in another language or for use abroad? We’ve got you covered

If your affidavit is in Spanish or must be used outside the U.S., we can:

• Translate it
• Add a notarial certificate in English if needed
• Obtain an apostille for international use under the Hague Convention

Notary Public Center handles the entire process — no need to contact multiple providers.