Document background
The Affidavit of Loss Form is a crucial legal document in the Philippine legal system, used when an individual or organization needs to formally declare the loss of important documents, certificates, cards, or other valuable items. This affidavit serves multiple purposes: it provides legal protection for the affiant, satisfies requirements for replacement of lost items, and serves as an official record of the loss. The document must comply with Philippine notarial laws and contains specific declarations about the lost item, circumstances of loss, and efforts made to locate it. An Affidavit of Loss Form is commonly required by banks, government agencies, and other institutions as part of their procedure for replacing lost documents or cards. The document must be notarized to be considered valid and may be used in conjunction with other requirements such as police reports or public notices, depending on the nature of the lost item.
