Declaration Statement
A concise sworn statement that the information is true under penalty of perjury, including jurisdictional oath language and any statutory references required by the requesting party.
A complete Annual Financial Statement Affidavit provides verifiable evidence of financial status, reduces underwriting friction, and limits downstream disputes. It creates a single authoritative record for lenders, auditors, and regulators while supporting compliance with statutory disclosure obligations and contractual covenants.
Typical users complete or request this affidavit when financial status must be formally verified.
Use clear source references (bank statements, tax returns, audited reports) and preserve originals for audit or notarization requirements.
A concise sworn statement that the information is true under penalty of perjury, including jurisdictional oath language and any statutory references required by the requesting party.
Clearly labeled totals for assets, liabilities, and net worth that reconcile to attached schedules and source documents to facilitate quick verification by reviewers.
Itemized schedules that break down cash, receivables, inventory, payables, loans, and contingent liabilities with page references to source documents.
Explicit citations to bank statements, tax returns, audited financials, or invoices including document dates and page numbers to support each material line item.
Notary acknowledgment or witness block if required by the recipient or state law; include RON session metadata when notarized remotely.
Date/time stamps, signer name and title, and an audit trail or certificate of completion when executed electronically to establish attribution and intent.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email + SMS code or stronger KBA |
| Notary Mode | Enable RON session where accepted |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and actions |
| Retention Policy | Set secure archival and export retention |
Use a signing platform that supports standard document formats and integrates with your systems.
Allow 7–14 business days to gather and reconcile source documents
Schedule notary or RON session at least 3 business days before submission
Follow the recipient’s requested date; lenders often require affidavits before closing
Expect 5–21 business days for underwriting or legal review
Provide corrections within 10 business days to avoid enforcement actions
Compile financial schedules and verify source documents before drafting the affidavit.
Have accounting or legal review figures and reconciliations for material items.
Execute signing with notary present or via approved RON workflow if allowed.
Send to recipient and obtain written confirmation of receipt and acceptance.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |