Signing Requirements
To be legally valid, an affidavit of character must be signed in the presence of a notary public.
Who Can Submit?
Any credible person with relevant personal experience can submit an affidavit on someone’s behalf, as long as they do not have a direct interest in the case. Examples may include:
- Friends or family
- Employers or colleagues
- Community leaders
- Neighbors
Sample
AFFIDAVIT OF CHARACTER
I, [AFFIANT NAME] (“Affiant”), with a mailing address of [ADDRESS], employed as [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY], being duly sworn, hereby swear under oath that:
I have been acquainted with [INDIVIDUAL’S NAME] for [LENGTH OF TIME]; as their [RELATIONSHIP TO INDIVIDUAL]; and
I have personally observed [INDIVIDUAL’S NAME] to be a person of good moral character who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to high ethical standards. It is with full confidence that I attest to their qualities of trustworthiness, honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility.
[OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
Under penalty of perjury, I hereby declare and affirm that the above-mentioned statement is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.
Affiant’s Signature: ____________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _________________________ Date: ______________