Affidavit help

LilChel

I've probably put this in the wrong section, but hope somebody can help me please:)

I need to get an Affidavit form so it can be used in a County Court. I have tried looking for one myself (of course free) and keep getting directed to American sites.

The Affidavit is for a small claims and I'm trying to help someone out, but getting nowhere fast.

Also, as the person I'm trying to help out is representing themself in Court, who can sign the Affidavit, does it have to be a solicitor?

Thanks in advance for your help:)

neverdespairgirl

Unless it's sworn on oath in front of a solicitor (£5 I think) then it's only a witness statement, not an affidavit.

You don't need a form, though, you just type it out.

InsideInsurance

It has to be done by a public notary/ commissioner for oaths which most commonly is a solicitor but there are other classes of people.

If you already have a form with the necessary declaration etc then it is normally just a nominal fee to get it made into an affidavit. If you need them to draft the document for you then obviously normal solicitor type fees apply.

neverdespairgirl

Barristers can do it under some circumstances - I've done it with a lay client flying in to Heathrow and changing planes there. But solicitor's office is the easy one.

Nicki

neverdespairgirl wrote: »

Barristers can do it under some circumstances - I've done it with a lay client flying in to Heathrow and changing planes there. But solicitor's office is the easy one.

Or the county court itself if lodging the affidavit in person anyway. The court didn't use to charge anything for this. Not sure if that is still the case but if not the standard fee is only £5 for the affidavit and £2 for each exhibit attached to the affidavit.

Worth checking though whether you need sworn affidavits for the small claims court. I'd have thought you just needed witness statements but could be wrong.