The Affidavit of Loss Form is a crucial legal instrument in Nigerian law used when individuals or organizations need to formally declare the loss of important documents, certificates, or items. This sworn statement, executed under oath, provides legal protection and serves as an official record of the loss, often required for obtaining replacement documents or preventing unauthorized use of lost items. The document must comply with Nigerian legal requirements, particularly the Evidence Act 2011 and Oaths Act, and requires authentication by authorized officials such as Commissioners for Oaths or Notaries Public. It's commonly used for lost certificates, identification documents, corporate documents, or valuable items, and must include specific details about the lost item, circumstances of loss, and a formal declaration of truth.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Your data doesn't train Genie's AI
You keep IP ownership of your docs
1. Title and Heading: States 'AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS' and the relevant court jurisdiction
2. Deponent Information: Full name, age, nationality, occupation, and address of the person making the affidavit
3. Description of Lost Item: Detailed description of the lost document/item including any unique identifiers, reference numbers, or distinguishing features
4. Circumstances of Loss: Detailed account of when, where, and how the item was lost or discovered missing
5. Efforts to Locate: Description of steps taken to find the lost item
6. Purpose of Affidavit: Statement of why the affidavit is being made (e.g., to obtain replacement documents)
7. Declaration of Truth: Formal declaration that all stated information is true and correct
8. Jurat/Attestation: Official certification by authorized person (commissioner for oaths/notary public) with date and location
1. Police Report Reference: Include when a police report has been filed for the loss, providing the report number and station details
2. Last Known Location: Specific section about the last known location when relevant for valuable items or documents
3. Additional Security Features: Description of security features of lost document when dealing with high-security items like passports or certificates
4. Previous Usage History: Include when relevant to establish ownership or authenticity of lost item
5. Indemnity Statement: Added when the deponent needs to indemnify any party against future claims related to the lost item
1. Copy of Police Report: Attached when available as supporting evidence of reported loss
2. Identification Documents: Copies of deponent's valid ID documents to verify identity
3. Supporting Documents: Copies of any relevant documents proving ownership or existence of lost item
4. Newspaper Publication: Copy of newspaper publication announcing the loss, if required for certain types of documents
Find the exact document you need
Affidavit For Loss Of Documents
A sworn legal declaration under Nigerian law stating the loss of specific documents and circumstances surrounding their loss, used for obtaining replacement documents.
Download
Affidavit Of Loss Form
A sworn legal document used in Nigeria to declare lost items or documents, authenticated by authorized officials and admissible in Nigerian courts.
Download
Affidavit Of Lost Deed
A sworn legal document used in Nigeria to declare the loss of an original property deed and support the application for a replacement deed.
Download
Affidavit Of Lost Corporate Document
A sworn statement under Nigerian law declaring the loss of a corporate document, detailing circumstances and verification of the loss.
Download
Affidavit Of Loss Letter
A formal sworn declaration used in Nigeria to legally document the loss of important items or documents, sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public.
Download
Sworn Affidavit For Lost Documents
A legal declaration under Nigerian law sworn before authorized officials to formally declare and provide details about lost documents, used for document replacement purposes.
Download
Affidavit Of Loss And Indemnity Agreement
A Nigerian legal document combining a sworn declaration of loss with indemnification provisions, executed before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public.
Download
Affidavit Of Lost Stock Certificate
A sworn legal declaration under Nigerian law documenting the loss of a share certificate and requesting its replacement, complying with CAMA 2020 and SEC regulations.
Download
Affidavit Of Lost Share Certificate
A sworn legal document under Nigerian law used to declare a lost share certificate and request its replacement, including ownership confirmation and company indemnification.
Download
Affidavit For Loss Of Property Documents
A legally sworn statement under Nigerian law declaring the loss of property documents and circumstances surrounding the loss, used for official purposes and document replacement.
Download
Affidavit For Loss Of Certificate
A legally sworn statement under Nigerian law declaring the loss of an original certificate, used for obtaining duplicates or as temporary proof of qualification.
Download
ұԾ’s Security Promise
Genie is the safest place to draft. Here’s how we prioritise your privacy and security.
Your documents are private:
We do not train on your data; ұԾ’s AI improves independently
All data stored on Genie is private to your organisation
Your documents are protected:
Your documents are protected by ultra-secure 256-bit encryption
We are ISO27001 certified, so your data is secure
Organizational security:
You retain IP ownership of your documents and their information
You have full control over your data and who gets to see it
.png)