Who Can Make the Affidavit

An Affidavit can be created only by an individual, and not by any artificial persons like Companies and other associations or Groups of individuals. An Affidavit should mention only the facts according to the best knowledge and belief of the deponent.

Can I use affidavit instead of birth certificate?

He added that an adult can also obtain a sworn affidavit instead of a birth certificate, “either directly or through his/her parents” (ibid.).

What happens if parents have no birth certificate for green card?

In lieu of the birth certificate, the U.S. Citizen’s parent must submit at least 2 affidavits in regard to the parent’s date of birth together with secondary evidence including school leaving certificates/ school records, Driver’s License, or any other Government issued documents.