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Affidavits and Robo-Signing<\/h1>\n
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\n By Robert Rafii, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The foreclosure process<\/a> often involves the use of affidavits. Affidavits are documents where someone attests to a set of facts. The signer, as the affiant, attests to personal knowledge of those facts. Affidavits must usually be signed in front of a notary public. The affiant is swearing under penalty of perjury<\/a> that all the information stated in the document is true.<\/p>\r\n

Many state laws require foreclosure affidavits. The affidavits, in turn, require the mortgage servicer to confirm the validity of the:<\/p>\r\n