Affidavit
(NJ)

Summary

This template is a supporting affidavit that may be used in New Jersey courts. It includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate and optional clauses. An affidavit is a document, made under oath, containing factual statements based upon the affiant's personal knowledge. In lieu of an oath, the affiant may submit a certification stating: "I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are wilfully false, I am subject to punishment." N.J. Ct. R. 1:4-4(b). Affidavits or certifications serve as evidence concerning facts at issue and also may be used to introduce documents that need authentication. For example, they can be used as evidence in support of a summary application or motion for summary judgment and/or to authenticate a deposition transcript or a response to a discovery request. In some instances, motions may be decided on affidavits made on personal knowledge. See, e.g., N.J. Ct. R. 1:6-6. For a full listing of key content covering fundamental civil litigation tasks throughout a New Jersey state court litigation lifecycle, see Civil Litigation Fundamentals Resource Kit (NJ).