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Notarization and Apostille of One and The Same Person Affidavit

Updated: Dec 4, 2024


An Affidavit of One and the Same Person is a written document that establishes that various different names found on various IDs/documents refer to one person, the Affiant. This happens because of erroneous spelling of the name, a missing first or second name, or even an additional name or other names used, etc. To establish that those IDs/documents refer to the same person despite bearing different names, an affidavit of one and the same person must be provided.


Draft an Affidavit of One and the Same Person and Get it Notarized


First, draft a statement stating that the different names on different documents are the same person, and attach the copies of relevant documents (if required).


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Then sign this document in front of a local notary public. Here are 10 ways for you to find a notary. If you're outside of the US, contact the local US embassy or consulate to have it signed and notarized in front of a notarizing officer.


Notarization is required for domestic use, and apostille/authentication is required for use abroad.


Apostille/Authentication Process


Any Affidavits of One and Same Person issued in the United States need to be apostilled or authenticated before their use in other countries outside the United States.


After obtaining a notarized affidavit, depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Hague Convention of 1961, complete the following st


1. Order the service that suits your situation.


If the destination country is a member country/region (such as Germany, Spain, France, etc.):

  • Get an Apostille from the Secretary of State.


If the destination country is NOT a member country/region :

  • Get an Authentication from the Secretary of State.

  • Get an Authentication from the U.S. Department of State. (if required)

  • Get a Legalization from the Embassy.


2. Mail the documents


Note: Please be aware of how old your notarized affidavit is. There are a few states that have set limits on how old a document can be. For example, documents issued from Virginia cannot be older than 12 months, and documents issued from Texas cannot be older than 5 years.


Then please mail us the original documents for further processing based on the instruction you received from our team.


That's it. Once the apostille or authentication process is completed, we will mail it to your mailing address, either domestically or internationally. Shipping costs apply.


We provide apostille, authentication, and embassy legalization services for other personal documents and corporate documents issued in 50 states and DC.


If you have any questions and do not know which service to order, please contact us by describing ① the type of the document, ② which state the doc is from, and ③ in which country the doc will be used, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


American Notary Service Center Inc. provides fair, fast, confidential, and professional document notarization and certification services for our clients. We also provide various assistance services to small businesses led by socially and economically disadvantaged groups. Our service helps small businesses obtain federal government contracts, gain a foothold in the market, and boost their sales. For more information, please visit our website at www.usnotarycenter.com, and contact us by calling 202-599-0777 or by email at info@usnotarycenter.com.


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