Affidavit · California
California Affidavit Forms (2026)
A California affidavit is a written statement of facts that you sign under oath. A declaration "under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California" can generally replace a sworn affidavit (Code of Civil Procedure §2015.5); signing before a notary is optional.
Free preview · PDF + Word · English + Spanish · One-time payment, no subscription
Choose your affidavit
- Affidavit of ResidenceProof of address for a school, DMV, utility or bank.
- Small Estate AffidavitCollect a small estate without full probate, where the state allows it.
- Affidavit of HeirshipSworn family history identifying the heirs of someone who died.
- Affidavit of Financial SupportPromise to support a student, relative or tenant (not USCIS Form I-864).
- Identity Theft AffidavitSupplemental sworn statement to send with your FTC Identity Theft Report.
- Lost Title AffidavitSupporting statement plus a guide to the DMV duplicate title form.
Signing an affidavit in California
- Notary or declaration?
- A declaration "under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California" can generally replace a sworn affidavit (Code of Civil Procedure §2015.5); signing before a notary is optional.
- Unsworn option in our forms
- Available for most versions, if the recipient accepts it (never for an affidavit of heirship).
Official source: California Code of Civil Procedure §2015.5 · Last reviewed: October 2026
DoneDoc provides self-help forms and is not a law firm. We recommend having your document reviewed by a licensed attorney in your state before signing.
Other states
TexasFloridaNew YorkPennsylvaniaIllinoisOhioGeorgiaNorth CarolinaMichigan