Which document is a sworn statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths?

Which document is a sworn statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths?

• A. Affidavit
• B. Motion
• C. Order
• D. Pro se

Answer: (A)

An affidavit is a sworn written statement of facts made under oath before an official authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary public. The oath confirms that the statements are true to the best of the declarant’s knowledge, and the official’s certification attaches legitimacy to the document for use in court or other legal proceedings. This distinguishes it from a motion (a formal request to the court), an order (a directive issued by the court), or a pro se status (representing oneself in court), none of which involve a sworn, notarized written statement.

An affidavit is a sworn written statement of facts made under oath before an official authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary public. The oath confirms that the statements are true to the best of the declarant’s knowledge, and the official’s certification attaches legitimacy to the document for use in court or other legal proceedings. This distinguishes it from a motion (a formal request to the court), an order (a directive issued by the court), or a pro se status (representing oneself in court), none of which involve a sworn, notarized written statement.