Oaths and Declarations Act (Chapter 211): Primary legislation governing the administration of oaths and affidavits in Singapore. Specifies authorized persons (Commissioners for Oaths) and requirements for proper execution of affidavits.
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Legislation governing admissibility of evidence, requirements for witness testimony, and standards for documentary evidence in Singapore legal proceedings.
Rules of Court 2021: Procedural rules detailing formal requirements for affidavits, including format specifications, content requirements, and filing procedures in Singapore courts.
Notaries Public Act (Chapter 208): Legislation governing the powers and duties of notaries public in Singapore, relevant when affidavits require notarization.
Deponent Identification Requirement: Practical requirement for clear identification of the person making the affidavit, including proper verification of identity.
Residency Statement Requirement: Mandatory inclusion of clear statement establishing the witness's residency status in Singapore.
Personal Knowledge Declaration: Requirement that the witness explicitly states their personal knowledge of the facts being attested to in the affidavit.
Truth Declaration Requirement: Mandatory inclusion of a formal declaration that the contents of the affidavit are true and accurate.
Execution Requirements: Formal requirements for proper signature and attestation procedures, including witnessing by authorized persons.
