Affidavit of One and the Same Person – Document Details
An Affidavit of One and the Same Person is a sworn written statement in which an individual (the affiant) declares under oath that two or more different names appearing on various documents refer to the same person. This affidavit is commonly required when discrepancies exist in spelling, name order, maiden/married names, middle names, initials, or clerical errors across official records.
This document is signed before a California Notary Public, who administers the oath and affixes their official seal to confirm the affiant’s identity and voluntary declaration. By notarizing the affidavit, the Notary verifies the signer’s identity and witnesses the sworn statement.
When Is an Affidavit of One and the Same Person Required?
This affidavit is frequently used in situations involving:
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Immigration applications
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Dual citizenship processes
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Passport or visa applications
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Consular registrations
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Marriage certificate corrections
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Birth certificate discrepancies
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Social Security name variations
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Property transactions
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Probate or inheritance matters
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Academic credential verification
For example, if a birth certificate lists “Maria Gonzalez,” but a passport shows “Maria L. Gonzalez,” or a married name appears on certain records but not others, this affidavit confirms that all variations refer to the same individual.
International Use Requirements
If the Affidavit of One and the Same Person will be used outside of the United States, it must:
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Be properly notarized in California
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Be apostilled by the California Secretary of State (for Hague Convention countries)
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Or be authenticated and legalized through the appropriate Embassy or Consulate (for non-Hague countries)
Failure to properly authenticate the affidavit may result in rejection by foreign authorities.
Service Overview
We provide full notarization and apostille processing services for Affidavits of One and the Same Person to ensure they are properly prepared and internationally compliant.
Standard Apostille Service
$75 per document + $26 California Secretary of State Fee
Turnaround Time: 7–10 business days
Expedited Apostille Service
$150 per document
Turnaround Time: 2–3 business days
Next-Day Apostille Service
$250 per document
Same-Day Apostille Service
$350 per document
Important Notice:
To qualify for next-day or same-day processing, documents must be uploaded or submitted by 10:00 a.m. Submissions received after the cutoff time will be processed the following business day at the same service level.
What We Do for You
Our experienced team manages the entire Affidavit of One and the Same Person process from start to finish:
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Drafting assistance (if needed)
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Verification of name discrepancies
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Notarization by a commissioned California Notary Public
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Apostille processing through the California Secretary of State
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Embassy legalization for non-Hague countries
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Secure document handling and tracking
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Optional certified translation services
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Domestic and international courier delivery options
We ensure your affidavit meets all legal standards and international authentication requirements, reducing the risk of delays or rejection. Our goal is to provide a streamlined, accurate, and internationally accepted solution so your documents are ready for official use anywhere in the world.
