Affidavit for different names of same person for passport

An Affidavit of One and the Same Person is a written document that establishes that two different names found on different documents refer to one person, the Affiant.

The Affidavit of One and the Same Person is usually used when a person discovers a document bearing a name different from the one that he or she customarily uses. The difference can be due to a erroneous spelling of the name, a missing first or second name, or even an additional name, among others. In order to establish that both documents, despite bearing a difference in name, refer to the same person, an Affidavit of One and the Same Person is executed.

How To Use This Document

This affidavit should be completed by the Afffiant: the person whose name appears differently in one or more documents. The affidavit includes identifying information of the Affiant, including their name, age, citizenship, civil status and their address. If the Affiant is a minor, the user will be asked the name of the guardian who will accompany the Affiant to the notary public and sign the affidavit. The guardian should be either the parent, in the absence or incapacity of the parents, the court-appointed guardian, or persons exercising substitute parental authority over the Affiant, in that order. Persons exercising substitute parental authority the surviving grandparent, the oldest brother or sister, over 21 years old, or the child's actual custodian over 21 years of age, in that order.

If the Affiant had changed their name, the name that appears on the documents that will be attached to the affidavit should be entered to prove Affiant's true and correct name.

Documents showing the Affiant's true and correct name, such as but not limited to a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, identification cards, contracts, financial records, school records, etc., should be enumerated and copies of said documents should be attached to the affidavit as proof that the name appearing on the documents is the name customarily used by the Affiant.

Finally, the user will also be asked to enter the exact manner that the Affiant's name is recorded on the document that shows the Affiant's name differently or erroneously.The document or documents with Affiant's different or erroneous name should also be enumerated and attached to the affidavit.

Once the affidavit has been completed, at least 2 copies of the affidavit must be printed. Each copy should have the attachments mentioned above. Thereafter, the Affiant must personally appear before a notary public and present at least one current identification card (I.D.) issued by an official agency bearing the photograph and signature of the Affiant. The Affiant must swear under oath the whole truth of the contents of the affidavit and then sign all copies of the affidavit. If the Affiant is a minor, the Affiant must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian when signing the affidavit. The guardian must also sign the affidavit. The Affiant will be asked to leave one original copy for the files of the notary public.

Once notarized, the Affiant may use the Affidavit as needed.

Applicable Law

There are no laws outlining the contents of an Affidavit of One and the Same Person. However, affidavits are governed by the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice. It should also be noted that making untruthful statements in a notarized affidavit may be punishable under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.

How to modify the template

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.

Is your name spelled differently on your official documents, like your passport, birth certificate or marriage certificate? If so, you may need a one and the same person affidavit.

This blog post provides an overview of affidavits of identity and how Notarize.ca can you help you draft and notarize your affidavit.

What is a one and the same person affidavit?

An affidavit of one and the same person is also known as an affidavit of identity. It is a sworn statement that confirms that the different names found on different documents refer to one person. 

Why would I need an affidavit of one and the same person?

You may need an affidavit of identity if your name is spelled differently on different documents, like driver’s licences, citizenship documents, degrees and diplomas, banking records and more.

Some organizations, like professional accreditation organizations or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, may ask you to provide an affidavit of identity to ensure that the different names on your documents all refer to you. 

What information should an affidavit of one and the same person include?

Generally, affidavits of identity should include the following information:

  • Your full legal name

  • How your name is spelled on your documents

    • Include the document type, number, place of issue and date of issue

  • A statement that the different spellings of your name refer to one and the same person, being yourself

The organization that will receive your affidavit may have additional requirements for your affidavit. Make sure to confirm their requirements when you are preparing your affidavit.

How do I create an affidavit of identity?

You can create your own affidavit of one and the same person by using our free Affidavit of Identity template.

If you want help with writing your affidavit, we can draft one for you. Our drafting fee for an affidavit of identity is $40, plus the cost of notarization. Email us at to request your affidavit of one and the same person.

Once drafted, your affidavit will need to be signed and notarized.

Can affidavits of identity be notarized remotely?

Yes! One and the same affidavits can be notarized virtually. Notarize.ca makes it easy to notarize your affidavits online in minutes. This is how it works:

  • Create your secure Notarize.ca account and book your appointment

  • Meet with your notary professional by video conference

  • Electronically sign your affidavit and download the notarized document

Easy!

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How do you create a one person affidavit?

Ideally, an affidavit for one and the same person should include the following details:.
The original name of the deponent..
Changed name of the deponent..
Document in which the change occurs..
Deponent's relevant personal details..
Declaration stating that there is no fraud or misrepresentation in the affidavit..

What is one and same person affidavit?

An affidavit of one and the same person is also known as an affidavit of identity. It is a sworn statement that confirms that the different names found on different documents refer to one person.

What is the purpose of a same name affidavit?

A name affidavit is a written declaration made under oath by a person who wants to establish an alias as a legal identity. This type of affidavit is used to provide assurance that the person signing the document may be known by another name but his identity is certain.