Legal Affidavit Drafting & Commissioning

Legal Affidavit Drafting & Commissioning — Remote Service

An affidavit is a written statement of facts that you swear or affirm to be true before a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths. Affidavits are commonly required for court proceedings, housing applications, family law matters, property declarations, immigration applications, and official processes in Ireland and abroad.

Our qualified Irish solicitors will draft your affidavit to the correct legal standard and commission it remotely via secure video call — meaning you do not need to travel to a solicitor’s office.

What’s Included

• ✔ Drafting of your affidavit by a qualified, Law Society regulated Irish solicitor
• ✔ One revision if required
• ✔ Remote commissioning by secure video call (5–10 minutes)
• ✔ Digital delivery of the signed, sworn affidavit

Common Uses for Affidavits in Ireland

• Housing and social welfare applications
• Family law matters (custody, separation, guardianship)
• Property transactions and declarations
• Probate and succession matters
• Immigration and visa applications
• Confirming facts for use in court proceedings
• Declarations for use in foreign jurisdictions

How It Works

1. Tell us what you need — Contact us with the details of your affidavit requirement
2. We draft your affidavit — Our solicitor prepares the document and sends it to you for approval
3. Remote commissioning — We arrange a short video call (5–10 minutes) to officially swear the document
4. Digital delivery — You receive the signed, sworn affidavit digitally

Turnaround

If you provide all required information and documents promptly, we can typically have your affidavit completed within 24 hours.

What We Need From You

• Full legal name, address, and date of birth
• Photo ID (passport or driving licence)
• Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement within 3 months)
• Details of the statements to be included in the affidavit
• Confirmation of the purpose of the affidavit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an affidavit used for in Ireland?

An affidavit is a sworn written statement used in court proceedings, housing applications, family law matters, property transactions, immigration applications, probate, and other official processes where a formal declaration of facts is required.

How much does an affidavit cost in Ireland?

Our fixed-fee Legal Affidavit Drafting & Commissioning service costs €150 + VAT (€184.50 total). This includes drafting by a qualified solicitor, one revision, remote commissioning via video call, and digital delivery.

Can I swear an affidavit remotely in Ireland?

Yes. Our solicitors can commission your affidavit remotely via a secure video call. The process takes just 5–10 minutes, meaning you do not need to travel to a solicitor’s office.

How long does it take to get an affidavit?

If you provide all required information and documents promptly, we can typically complete your affidavit within 24 hours.

Who can witness an affidavit in Ireland?

Need a Statutory Declaration Instead?

If you need a statutory declaration rather than a sworn affidavit, our Statutory Declaration & Affidavit Drafting service is available from €79. Statutory declarations are used for non-court purposes such as name changes, lost documents, and property matters. View our statutory declaration service →

An affidavit must be sworn before a practising solicitor, a Commissioner for Oaths, or a notary public. Having someone simply sign as a witness is not sufficient — the affidavit must be properly commissioned to be legally valid.