What to Prepare Before Requesting an Affidavit
A practical checklist of information and details required when drafting an affidavit for official use.
Chinique 5 min readPublished 22 June 2026Reviewed 28 July 2026
Information notice: This guide provides general educational information only. It is not legal advice, does not create a practitioner-client relationship, and should not replace advice or representation from an appropriately qualified legal practitioner where that is required.
An affidavit is a written statement made under oath or affirmation. To ensure your affidavit is clear and accepted by institutions or government departments, the facts must be presented in a logical, chronological, and truthful manner.
Before consulting CS Paralegal Consultancy for affidavit preparation, organize your factual sequence: who was involved, exact dates, locations, what occurred, and what supporting proof exists.
Remember that affidavits must contain first-hand knowledge. Avoid guessing or including gossip, as affidavits carry legal weight.
Practical Checklist
- Full legal names, ID numbers, and residential addresses of parties
- Exact dates and times of events in chronological order
- Direct factual descriptions without emotional speculation
- Reference to attached supporting annexures (e.g., invoices, emails)
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