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The Marriage Witness Affidavit is a crucial document in Dutch marriage proceedings, required by municipalities across the Netherlands to ensure compliance with witness requirements under Dutch civil law. This affidavit serves as formal documentation that a proposed witness meets all legal qualifications and understands their responsibilities in the marriage ceremony. The document is typically required to be submitted to the relevant municipality before the marriage ceremony and must include specific declarations as mandated by Dutch law. The Marriage Witness Affidavit must contain personal information about the witness, details about the intended marriage, and formal declarations regarding the witness's legal capacity and willingness to serve. It's particularly important in cases involving international marriages or when witnesses are not Dutch residents, as it provides a standardized way of verifying witness qualifications across different jurisdictions.

1. Title and Declaration Statement: Formal title of the document and opening declaration statement identifying it as an affidavit

2. Witness Information: Full legal name, date of birth, current address, and contact information of the person serving as witness

3. Couple Information: Names and identifying information of the couple getting married

4. Marriage Ceremony Details: Date, time, and location of the planned marriage ceremony

5. Eligibility Declaration: Witness's declaration of meeting legal requirements (being over 18, mentally competent, not being a party to the marriage)

6. Relationship Statement: Brief description of how the witness knows the couple or their relationship to either party

7. Legal Obligations: Statement acknowledging understanding of witness responsibilities and obligations under Dutch law

8. Truth Declaration: Formal statement declaring all information provided is true and accurate

9. Signature Block: Space for witness signature, date, and place of signing