<Li> A commencement which identifies the "affiant of truth", generally stating that everything in it is true, under penalty of perjury, fine, or imprisonment </Li> <Li> An attestation clause, usually a jurat, at the end certifying the affiant made oath and the date </Li> <Li> Signatures of the author and witness </Li> <P> If an affidavit is notarized or authenticated, it will also include a caption with a venue and title in reference to judicial proceedings . In some cases, an introductory clause, called a preamble, is added attesting that the affiant personally appeared before the authenticating authority . </P>

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