What is an affidavit?
An affidavit is a legal document written and
signed by a person who solemnly declares the truthfulness of its
content. It is considered of great importance in common law systems
and, specifically, in the Anglo-American-Canadian system.
It is presented as a written declaration, made by someone who is
aware of facts that have legal relevance.
The term "affidavit" comes from Latin and means
"to give assurance" and as a document it is widely used
as testimonial evidence in civil proceedings.
Indeed, an affidavit can be made in Italy and considered valid
for all legal purposes in the foreign country where it is to be
produced; otherwise, if the affidavit comes from abroad, it can be
used in Italy only after having been legalized or apostilled,
depending on the country of origin. In this case, it must be
translated into Italian.
