Affidavit of identity

Banking & identity

An affidavit is written statement made under oath. If an office asks you for an identity affidavit, first check what your statement must explain and which supporting papers it wants. Prepare a clear account in your own words. Before you swear to it, read every detail and confirm it is true.

Prepare your affidavit

No account needed. Your answers are used for this request. Save to your account only when you choose to.

Do not sign before the commissioner of oaths. Review your statement and sign in their presence. This PDF is not signed or certified.

Official downloads

Affidavit pdfwww.nda.gov.za Affidavit templatewww.nda.gov.za

How to use it

Check what the office needs Read the instructions from the office requesting the affidavit. Identify the issue your statement should address. Ask about the wording, supporting papers or submission route if the instructions do not explain them. Keep the account focused on that request.
Prepare a clear account Use plain sentences and include only details you can confirm. Check names and other details before you use them. Leave out guesses. You are swearing that the contents are true, and you understand that a false statement may lead to prosecution.
Choose the police-station route You can make an affidavit at any police station. At the station, an officer will provide a standard form and help you complete the process. Read the completed wording carefully before you swear to it.
Follow the submission instructions After the affidavit is made, follow the submission method given by the office that requested it. Check that you have included the supporting papers it asked for. Keep a copy of your final statement with the request so you can refer to the same wording if you need to follow up.

Document checklist

The request Keep the request in front of you while you prepare. Mark the identity issue it asks you to explain, the submission route it names and any supporting papers it specifically requests. If a detail is missing, ask the office before adding papers.
Your draft Write a draft in your own words. Check names and other details against records you trust. Remove anything you cannot confirm. The person making an affidavit swears that the contents are true and understands that they may be prosecuted if any part of the statement is false.
Questions for the visit Write down questions about the wording or process. If you plan to visit a police station, note that an officer there can help you complete the process.

Questions & answers

What should an identity affidavit explain?

Use the request to identify the issue your statement needs to address. If the request is unclear, ask the office what it needs you to explain.

Where can I make an affidavit?

You can make an affidavit at any police station.

Will I get a form at the police station?

An officer will provide a standard form and help you complete the process.

What does swearing to the statement mean?

The person making an affidavit swears that the contents are true and understands that they may be prosecuted if any part of the statement is false.

Does every office use the same format?

For the police-station route, an officer provides a standard form. If another office requested your affidavit, ask whether it wants a particular format.