A sworn statement confirming your identity and any other names you've been known by. Commonly used when names don't match between documents (maiden name, anglicized name, typos on records, etc.).
An identity affidavit is a sworn statement that you are the same person despite name variations or discrepancies across documents. People commonly use one when:
The identity affidavit doesn't change your legal name — it confirms that the names already in use refer to the same person. If you need an actual name change, that's a separate court process.
Identity affidavits often accompany immigration filings, foreign document submissions, or cross-border identity verification — situations where both English and Spanish versions may be useful. The Bilingual Pack delivers both PDFs in one order; the single-language options are there if you only need one.
Remote Online Notarization (RON) is an optional add-on service. You connect with a Florida-commissioned notary by video, show a valid government-issued ID on camera, and sign the affidavit on screen. The notary witnesses the signing and applies a digital notary seal. The signer can be physically located in any of the 50 states; the notarial act is performed from Florida.
A formatted PDF with your current legal name, ID details, every other name you've been known by, the optional purpose, state and county of execution, and a notary acknowledgment block ready for signing. The Bilingual Pack adds the same content in Spanish as a second PDF.
Common scenarios include immigration filings (USCIS petitions), real estate closings, bank account verifications, employment background checks, school enrollment, and situations where a person's documents show name variations or discrepancies.
That depends on the recipient. YYMA's affidavit is a properly formatted, notarized sworn statement, but each receiving agency has its own acceptance rules. Some agencies have their own preferred affidavit format — check with the requesting party before you submit.
A court name change legally changes your name. An identity affidavit confirms that the names you're already using refer to the same person — it doesn't change anything legally. If you need to legally change your name, that's a separate court process.
Yes. Add Remote Online Notarization at checkout. You connect with a Florida-commissioned notary by video; the signer can be in any of the 50 states.
No. YYMA Notary Services LLC is a non-attorney document preparation service. We don't provide legal advice. If you need advice about whether an identity affidavit is the right document for your situation, or how to phrase the name variations, consult a licensed attorney.
