A person may require an affidavit notary for a variety of legal and administrative purposes. Affidavits can be used in contract negotiations, estate settlements when a deceased person has no will, legal name changes, and many other situations. These sworn, notarized statements carry serious legal weight, as providing false information constitutes perjury. Because of their importance, affidavits must be meticulously prepared and properly notarized by a trusted Plantation FL notary public to ensure validity and compliance.