Affidavit of Forgery
Declare under oath that your signature was forged on a document, cheque, contract, or debit order authorisation so your bank's fraud department can investigate the forgery and reverse the transaction. Banks routinely require a commissioned forgery affidavit before recrediting your account or pursuing the matter further, and it supports a SAPS fraud case.
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Download Blank TemplateAffidavit of Forgery Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
What is an affidavit of forgery used for in South Africa?
An affidavit of forgery is a sworn statement, commissioned before a Commissioner of Oaths, declaring that your signature on a cheque, contract, or debit order authorisation was forged. Your bank's fraud department requires it to open an investigation, reverse the transaction where appropriate, and refer the matter to the SAPS, since forgery and uttering are criminal offences.
Will my bank refund money taken using a forged signature or debit order?
Generally, yes — a bank may not debit your account on the strength of a mandate you never signed, provided you dispute it promptly. Complete the bank's fraud dispute forms together with a commissioned forgery affidavit, and open a SAPS case so you have a CAS number. If the bank refuses, you can escalate the dispute to the National Financial Ombud Scheme free of charge.
How do I make a affidavit of forgery affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the affidavit of forgery affidavit, print it, and sign it in front of a Commissioner of Oaths — do not sign beforehand. Bring your ID document. Commissioning is free at any SAPS police station, and Commissioners of Oaths are also available at banks, post offices, and attorneys' offices.
Is this affidavit of forgery affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed affidavit of forgery affidavit PDF or download a blank printable template completely free, with no sign-up required. Your information is used only to generate the document and is not stored after the PDF is created.