Affidavit of Service: What It Must Say and How to Get It Witnessed
An affidavit of service proves a document was delivered. What it must say, who can witness it, and how to get it sworn by video call.
01 October 2026
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Articles on statutory declarations, affidavits, and UK legal requirements.
Statutory Declaration for Probate: When You Need One and How to Get It Witnessed
When HMCTS asks for a statutory declaration in a probate application, who can witness it, and how to get it signed by video call.
15 September 2026
Electronic Signatures, QES and eSeals: Which Do You Need?
Electronic signatures do not all carry the same legal weight. The difference between Enhanced, QES and eSeal, and which one fits your document.
18 August 2026
Statutory Declaration for a Change of Name: Complete Guide
A statutory declaration for a change of name records that you now use a different name. When you need one and how to get it witnessed by video call.
07 August 2026
Statutory Declaration for a Lost Passport: What You Need
What a statutory declaration for a lost passport must say, who can witness it, and how to get it witnessed by a solicitor over a video call.
07 August 2026
What Is Affidavit Witnessing and When Do You Need It?
Affidavit witnessing means swearing a statement for court in front of a solicitor. When you need an affidavit and how witnessing works by video call.
07 August 2026
What Is a Declaration of Solvency and Who Needs One?
A Declaration of Solvency (LIQ01) is the sworn statement needed to start a Members' Voluntary Liquidation. Who must sign it and how it is witnessed.
30 June 2026
What ID Do You Need for a Statutory Declaration Video Call?
You need a passport or driving licence for a statutory declaration video call. What is accepted and how the solicitor checks your identity.
30 June 2026
Statutory Declaration vs Affidavit: What's the Difference?
Statutory declarations and affidavits are both formal statements made before a solicitor, but they serve different purposes. When to use each.
30 June 2026
How to Close a Solvent Company in the UK: MVL Guide
An MVL is usually the most tax-efficient way to close a solvent UK company. The steps, the timescale, and what a Declaration of Solvency involves.
30 June 2026