This article will explain how and when affidavits are used and other information you need to know about these important legal documents.
The affidavits are used to demonstrate that specific information is accurate in family law, bankruptcy, civil, and criminal cases. In some cases, attorneys use affidavits in lieu of people appearing in court or at another legal proceeding to give their testimony in person.
Simply put, an affidavit is a legal document that is sworn before the Commission of Oaths, in the Ghanaian court to officially change an individual’s birth name to a new name. The new legal name is used by the individual in all official documents with the permission of the Ghanaian constitution and the law.
To begin: A person must possess proof, such as a birth certificate, of their current name. With this evidence the person must then take it to swear an affidavit before the Commission of Oaths, at any Ghanaian court.
How long is an affidavit valid for? 12 months The sworn affidavit will be valid for a period of 12 months from the date signed by the commissioner.Â
Affidavits should always be in the first person. The person making the affidavit must swear or affirm that the contents are true. It should be done before a person authorized to take oaths in respect of the particular kind of affidavit. A person can either affirm or declare instead of swearing if allowed by law.
Reference: https://elibrary.jsg.gov.gh/fg/RULUS%20BOOK/civil%20P/CONTENT/ordera20.htm
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