If no other documentation is available to verify citizenship, two written affidavits may be used if the following rules are met:
- Affidavits must be supplied by two individuals, at least one of whom is not related to the applicant or recipient.
- Each individual signing an affidavit must have personal knowledge of the event(s) establishing the applicant’s or recipient’s citizenship.
- Each individual signing an affidavit must prove his or her own citizenship and identity.
- If the individual signing an affidavit can explain why documents do not exist or cannot be readily obtained, the affidavit should contain that explanation as well.
Also required is a third
affidavit from the applicant / recipient or other knowledgeable individual explaining why documentary evidence does not exist or cannot be readily obtained.
All affidavits must be signed under penalty or perjury.