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An Affidavit Of Damaged Passport is a crucial document required by Australian authorities when an individual needs to replace a passport that has been physically damaged or deteriorated. This sworn statement, regulated under Australian federal legislation and state-specific laws governing affidavits, provides a formal account of how the passport was damaged and its current condition. The document is typically required by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) as part of the passport replacement process and must be properly witnessed by an authorized person such as a Justice of the Peace or legal practitioner. It serves both as a legal record of the circumstances and as a key supporting document for the passport replacement application, helping authorities verify the legitimacy of the replacement request and maintain accurate records of passport incidents.
