An affidavit is typically notarized by an authorized official.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for court filings
• D. It requires two witnesses

Answer: (A)

Affidavits are sworn written statements that are authenticated when an authorized official administers the oath and notarizes the document. A notary public is the typical official who performs this role: they verify your identity, ensure you understand that you’re swearing to the truth, administer the oath or affirmation, witness you sign, and then apply their seal or stamp. This notarization gives the affidavit formal legitimacy and makes it usable in a wide range of settings, not just court filings. While some situations may call for witnesses, two witnesses are not the general requirement for a standard affidavit. In many places, other authorized officials—such as commissioners of oaths or judges—can perform similar notarizations, but the core idea is that an authorized official notarizes the document.