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The Affidavit of Marital Status is a crucial legal document in Nigerian jurisdiction that serves as a formal declaration of an individual's marital status. This document is required in various situations, including visa applications, property transactions, marriage registration, and other legal procedures where proof of marital status is necessary. The affidavit must comply with the Nigerian Oaths Act and related legislation, requiring proper authentication by authorized officials such as Commissioners for Oaths or Notary Publics. It typically includes the deponent's personal information, explicit declaration of current marital status, and may reference supporting documentation such as marriage certificates, divorce decrees, or death certificates of former spouses. The document's importance has grown with increasing international mobility and the need for official documentation in various administrative and legal processes.

1. Title and Heading: Specifies the type of affidavit, court details (if applicable), and case number (if relevant)

2. Deponent Information: Full name, age, nationality, occupation, religion, and address of the person making the affidavit

3. Oath Statement: Standard opening statement declaring that the deponent is making the statement under oath

4. Current Marital Status Declaration: Clear statement of current marital status (single, married, divorced, or widowed)

5. Personal Background: Brief relevant personal history related to marital status, including place of birth and residence history

6. Purpose Statement: Statement explaining the purpose for which the affidavit is being made

7. Verification Statement: Standard closing statement verifying that the contents are true and correct

8. Attestation: Official attestation by the authorized person (Commissioner for Oaths/Notary Public)