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Affidavits

An affidavit is a written statement that is confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the party making it before a person authorised to receive affidavits. Affidavits are used in court proceedings and for other purposes authorised by law.

This section provides information about affidavits and:

• those who are authorised to witness affidavits
• hearing impaired people
• the vision impaired or people with reading and writing difficulties
• people under the age of 14
• people of a culturally and linguistically diverse background
• people with a physical disability
• partnerships and incorporated bodies
• an example of the affidavit forms to be used in Victoria (available in the menu on the right).