A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
State Law
California
as used in this chapter , is defined as a written statement executed under oath by a person who at the time of birth was at least 5 years old and had knowledge of the facts of birth and shall include the full name of the person whose birth is being registered, the names of his or her parents, the date and place of his or her birth and the basis of the affiant’s knowledge of these facts California Health and Safety Code 102575
Indiana
means a written document that:

Indiana Code 14-25.5-1-1.5

Louisiana
means a written accusation of crime made under oath and signed by the affiant Louisiana Children’s Code 1526
Montana
means a sworn written declaration made before an officer authorized to administer oaths or an unsworn written declaration made under penalty of perjury as provided in 1-6-105 Montana Code 1-1-203
Texas
means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office Texas Government Code 312.011
Vermont
means the Vermont campaign finance affidavit required under section 2982 of this chapter