Question regarding Affidavits

[GoddessGrrrl 0]

Along with the other evidence of a bona fide marriage, we are submitting affidavits from some friends and family. I am curious, though, do they need to be legal, notarized affidavits or simply a signed letter with the contact information?

Sorry to sound daft, but I work in the legal field, and to me, an affidavit is a legal document that is notarized and stuff. I'm hoping that they just want a signed letter, though, as getting everyone together with a notary might prove difficult.

[desilu 0]

We had our notarized. It is much easier in the US as bank officials can act as notaries. We got 2 of my husband's friend to write letters and he got his bank to notarize them for free. Much cheaper than getting a UK notary/solicitor.

Good luck on your journey through this process

[payxibka 10,045]

Along with the other evidence of a bona fide marriage, we are submitting affidavits from some friends and family. I am curious, though, do they need to be legal, notarized affidavits or simply a signed letter with the contact information?

Sorry to sound daft, but I work in the legal field, and to me, an affidavit is a legal document that is notarized and stuff. I'm hoping that they just want a signed letter, though, as getting everyone together with a notary might prove difficult.

certainly notarizing will not harm you...

Why do you need to get everyone together with a notary? Are these not individual affidavitsw? Most if not all have access to notarial services locally and many times free of charge

[GoddessGrrrl 0]

Yes, they are all individual ones. The ones here won't be that difficult as I can have someone else at work notarize them, it's the ones from my husband's friends that might be more difficult.

Ok, so I get them notarized! Thanks, guys! You're the best!

[Breezie54 2]

My US Fiance and I are about to undertake the K-1 Route for me to move to the US, does anyone have a template they used for Friends and Family to complete an affidavit for us, contesting that they have seen us together and who are aware of our bona fides and impending marrage?

[HisGirl 0]

I am in the process of having my family and friends go to a notary for the affidavit of evidence......what exactly should the letter say?

[Loving Neneng 1]

I am in the process of having my family and friends go to a notary for the affidavit of evidence......what exactly should the letter say?

The instructions say nothing about Notarizing the affidavit and I did not get mine notarized and there was no problem at all. Just make sure the witness provides name, date of birth and address and signs and dates it.

Edited October 22, 2008 by Loving Neneng

[brnidokiegurl 0]

ours werent notarized, but for those that need they need be translated when necessary, my husband did that himself just adding the note that he was the one who did it. They just basically say the are (friend/family) they have met you, know you as a couple, attended weding, whatever the case maybe for your situation. They need to sign, give phone and address they can be reached at.