Affidavits & Sworn Statements

The affidavits Filipinos are actually asked for — loss, undertaking, discrepancy, desistance, cohabitation, guardianship — with the full sample text on the page and a free generator that fills it in for you.

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Step 1 — What do you need?

An affidavit is the workhorse of Philippine paperwork. Lose an ID and the replacement counter asks for one. Enrol late and the registrar asks for one. Have two documents that spell your name differently and half the government asks for one. It is a written statement of facts you swear to before a notary public — and once notarised, it becomes a public document that offices, banks and courts will accept.

This hub covers the affidavits Filipinos are actually asked for, each with the complete sample text visible on the page — not hidden behind a download — plus what each receiving office typically wants alongside it. These samples and the generator are drafted to reflect current Philippine legal requirements; a receiving court, agency, bank or registry may still require its own form or additional supporting documents, so ask before you travel. Pick your document below, answer a few questions, and download a print-ready PDF or an editable Word file, free.

How an affidavit gets from draft to accepted

Step 1
Draft it
Answer the questions here — the facts, dates and purpose
Step 2
Print 3 copies
Unsigned. The notary must watch you sign
Step 3
Notarise
Bring a government ID; roughly ₱100–₱300
Step 4
Submit
To the agency, bank, school or office that asked for it

Documents & templates

Full sample text, then generate your own.

Affidavit of LossFree affidavit of loss sample for the Philippines you can read in full on this page, plus a generator that fills it in and gives you a print-ready PDF or Word file. Covers lost IDs, ATM cards, SIMs, receipts and titles.Read →Affidavit of UndertakingAffidavit of undertaking sample for the Philippines, shown in full on the page, with a free generator. Used for late enrolment, LTO and agency requirements, and any promise you need to put in sworn form.Read →Affidavit of DiscrepancyAffidavit of discrepancy sample for the Philippines, in full on the page, with a free generator. For mismatched names, dates and spellings across your birth certificate, IDs and records.Read →Affidavit of DesistanceAffidavit of desistance sample for the Philippines with the full text on the page, plus what it actually does to a criminal case — and what it does not do. Free generator included.Read →Affidavit of CohabitationJoint affidavit of cohabitation sample for the Philippines under article 34 of the Family Code — marriage without a licence after five years of living together. Full sample text and a free generator.Read →Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested PersonsJoint affidavit of two disinterested persons sample for the Philippines, full text on the page. Used for late birth registration, delayed records, SSS and Pag-IBIG claims, and proving facts no document records. Free generator.Read →

The law

What the rule actually says, in plain English.

What an Affidavit IsWhat an affidavit is under Philippine law, the required format, the difference between a jurat and an acknowledgment, who can administer an oath, and what perjury costs. Written for non-lawyers.Read →

How to

The steps, the offices, the fees.

How to Notarise a DocumentHow notarisation works in the Philippines: what a notary public checks, the IDs that count as competent evidence of identity, what it costs, where to go, and what to do when there is no notary nearby or you are abroad.Read →

Frequently asked questions

+Is an affidavit valid without a notary?

As a written statement it exists, but it is not sworn and it is not a public document. Virtually every office that asks for an affidavit requires it notarised, so in practice you need the jurat.

+How much does an affidavit cost in the Philippines?

Drafting it here is free. Notarisation typically runs about ₱100–₱300 for a simple affidavit, more for longer documents, and varies by city and by notary. PAO and IBP legal aid desks notarise free for qualified indigent clients.

+How long is an affidavit valid?

There is no legal expiry, but many agencies will only accept one executed within the last three to six months.

+Can I write my own affidavit?

Yes. No law requires a lawyer to draft one. What matters is that the facts are true and within your personal knowledge, and that you sign it before a notary public.

+Can somebody sign an affidavit on my behalf?

No. An affidavit rests on personal knowledge, so the person who knows the facts must swear to them. A representative with a Special Power of Attorney can handle the transaction, but not the oath.

+Do I sign the affidavit before going to the notary?

No. Bring it unsigned — the jurat certifies that you signed in the notary's presence.

+What IDs do notaries accept?

At least one current government-issued ID with your photograph and signature: passport, PhilSys ID, driver's licence, UMID, PRC, postal ID, voter's ID. Company IDs, school IDs and photocopies are not accepted.

+Can an affidavit be written in Filipino?

Yes, and the generator can draft in Filipino. Most agencies and courts expect English, so check with the receiving office if the document is for a formal filing.

+What happens if I lie in an affidavit?

Perjury under article 183 of the Revised Penal Code, plus the collapse of whatever transaction the affidavit supported and, in some cases, a falsification or estafa charge on top.

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