Affidavits in Edmonton
An affidavit is written evidence: a statement of facts that you swear or affirm is true. Courts and tribunals rely on affidavits instead of live testimony in many situations, so they have to be sworn properly, with every exhibit marked, before they can be filed.
What we can help with
- Affidavits for Court of King’s Bench and Alberta Court of Justice filings
- Family matters: parenting, support and financial disclosure affidavits
- Affidavits of service confirming documents were delivered
- Affidavits of execution for wills and other signed documents
- Affidavits of translation for translated documents
- Estate and probate affidavits
Exhibits
If your affidavit refers to other documents (a letter, a bank statement, a photo), those become exhibits. Bring them attached in order. Each one gets an exhibit stamp and is signed when the affidavit is sworn. Missing or unmarked exhibits are one of the most common reasons a filing gets sent back.
Where it will be used
Affidavits for Alberta courts can be commissioned by a commissioner for oaths. If the affidavit is for a court or agency outside Alberta, it needs to be sworn before a notary public; tell us when you book.
What to bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- The typed affidavit, unsigned, with all pages
- Every exhibit, attached in order
Affidavits: Frequently Asked Questions
Can you write my affidavit?
No. We commission affidavits but do not draft their content or give legal advice. For court matters, a lawyer or the court’s self-help resources can help you prepare it.
Do exhibits need to be originals?
Usually a copy is attached as the exhibit. Follow the court’s or recipient’s instructions, and bring originals if you have been asked to.
I made a mistake after the affidavit was sworn. Can I fix it?
Changes cannot be made to a sworn affidavit. You would swear a corrected affidavit, or initial corrections made before swearing.
Does everyone named in the affidavit need to attend?
Only the person making the affidavit (the deponent) signs and swears it. Anyone else making their own affidavit must attend for theirs.
Have a Document That Needs to Be Sworn?
Call to set up a time. Bring your photo ID and the unsigned document, and we will take care of the oath, signature and stamp.