An affidavit of good moral character is a sworn statement vouching for someone’s honesty and integrity. Create and notarize yours online with NotaryPublic24 within 24 hours.
An affidavit of good moral character is a sworn statement in which a person vouches for someone else’s honesty, integrity and reputation.
It is written by a third party – a colleague, neighbour, employer or community member – not by the person it concerns.
The affiant describes how long they have known the person, in what capacity, and gives concrete reasons for their assessment.
Character affidavits are used in immigration and naturalisation matters, court proceedings, professional licensing and adoption processes.
In many legal processes, decision-makers never meet the applicant. A sworn character statement gives them credible, third-party evidence to weigh.
Because the statement is made under oath, it carries more weight than an ordinary reference letter. False statements in an affidavit can have legal consequences, which is exactly why authorities trust them.
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You get an affidavit of good moral character by asking someone who knows you well – but is not a close family member, if the receiving authority so requires – to write a sworn statement about your character.
The statement should say how the affiant knows you, for how long, and include specific observations rather than general praise.
The affiant can start from our affidavit form, complete it in minutes and download a legally valid document.
Notarization and Apostille can be added in the same flow when required.
Writing one yourself? See our full guide on how to write a character affidavit for immigration.
Courts and immigration authorities generally require character affidavits to be sworn before an authorised official. Notarization verifies the affiant’s identity and signature.
If the affidavit will be used in another country, an Apostille may be required in addition.
With NotaryPublic24 the affiant uploads the completed affidavit, verifies their identity with a photo ID and receives the notarized document within 24 hours.
For US naturalization, the requirements are set out in the USCIS Policy Manual on good moral character.
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Notarization is the official process of having a document legally verified by a notary public. A notary public is an authorized official who verifies the identities of the people signing a document and confirms that the signatures are authentic. This process makes the document legally recognized and trustworthy, helping to prevent fraud and ensuring its validity for important matters like buying a house, signing a contract, or creating a will.
An Apostille is a certificate that makes your document valid in other countries. It's like a stamp of approval that confirms your document is real and can be used in countries that are part of the Apostille Convention. This agreement between countries makes it easier to use important documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses abroad without needing any other certifications. The Apostille verifies the signatures and seals on your document, ensuring it's accepted as genuine.
A Notary Public is an authorized official who has the right to issue certain certificates. An example is the Apostille stamp. A Notary Public is authorized by the state and applies their official seal and signature to certify the documents.
Someone who knows the person well and can give concrete examples – an employer, colleague, neighbour or community member. Many authorities prefer that the affiant is not a close family member.
State how you know the person and for how long, describe specific actions or qualities that show good character, and sign the statement under oath. Concrete observations carry far more weight than general praise.
For US naturalization, good moral character is mainly shown through your own record, but character affidavits from people who know you well can support the application. They are commonly notarized so the affiant’s identity is verified.
Yes. Character affidavits are frequently submitted in custody proceedings, where friends, relatives or teachers vouch for a parent’s character and parenting. Courts generally require the statement to be sworn.
Usually, yes. Courts, immigration authorities, licensing bodies and employers that require background attestations typically want the statement sworn and the signature verified by a Notary Public.
Yes, you can notarize your documents online. With our online service, simply upload your documents, complete the checkout process, and verify your identity digitally. It only takes a few minutes! You'll receive your notarized documents within 24 hours with a sealed notary stamp.
No, you do not have to be physically present to notarize online. However, you need to verify your identity with a government issued ID.
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