Affidavit or Sworn Statement: Missouri Notary Checklist

You were handed an affidavit or “sworn statement” and told to get a notary. Here is the checklist.

Important. Swift Mobile Notary is based in Clayton, Missouri, and provides mobile notary services across the greater St. Louis area. We are not a law firm and we are not your attorney.

I am not an attorney and have no authority to give advice on immigration or other legal matters.

Under Missouri law, a notary who is not an attorney shall not assist another person in drafting, completing, selecting, or understanding a document or transaction requiring a notarial act (RSMo 486.675). We will not tell you which form to use, how to fill it out, or whether you “need” a particular paper. For those questions, talk to a licensed Missouri attorney or the agency that issued the form. Official reference: Missouri Secretary of State Notary Handbook.

What this is for

Use this when a school, landlord, employer, court packet, or other office already gave you an affidavit-style form that calls for a notarial act. Available across the St. Louis metro — Clayton, South County, North County, and St. Charles.

What to bring

  • The exact form they gave you
  • Photo ID that matches the name on the form
  • Anyone else who must sign

What we can and cannot do

We can: complete the notarial act on that form when you appear with acceptable ID.

We cannot: rewrite the affidavit, pick a different form, or explain what you are swearing to (RSMo 486.675). If there is no notarial wording and nobody told you what to add, call the issuer or an attorney before you book.

Steps

  1. Fill only the blanks you are allowed to fill, or have counsel do it.
  2. Check that names match your ID.
  3. Text or call for a time.
  4. Appear, show ID, complete the notarial act.
  5. Return the form to the office that asked for it.

Related

Text or call

When your papers are ready and everyone who must sign can appear with ID, text or call 314-649-3510 for a mobile notary in Clayton, St. Louis, South County, North County, St. Charles, and nearby Missouri communities. Hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm Central. You can also book online. We still cannot give legal or immigration advice at the appointment.