Document background
An Affidavit of One and the Same Person is a crucial legal document used when an individual needs to formally establish that they have been known by different names in various official documents or contexts. This document is particularly relevant in Germany, where strict documentation and identification requirements exist across various administrative and legal procedures. The affidavit includes detailed personal information, lists all name variations, explains the reasons for different names (such as marriage or legal name changes), and must be notarized to be legally valid. It's commonly required for property transactions, inheritance matters, immigration procedures, or when dealing with international documentation where name variations might cause confusion or legal complications. The document's sworn nature makes it a serious legal instrument under German law, with potential penalties for false declarations.
