eidesstattliches

Eidesstattliches is the inflected form of the German adjective eidesstatt, meaning sworn or under oath. It appears in compound phrases such as eidesstattliche Versicherung or eidesstattliche Erklärung and denotes that the statement is made under oath or under penalty of perjury, with the information given believed to be true to the best of the declarant’s knowledge.

In German-speaking legal and administrative systems, such declarations are used to verify facts when documentary evidence is unavailable or when formal affirmation is required for processing a procedure. They are typically submitted in written form to authorities, offices, courts, or notaries, depending on the context. Common areas include identity confirmations, personal data declarations, and factual statements in applications for passports, asylum, benefits, or other official processes.

The terms eidesstattliche Versicherung and eidesstattliche Erklärung are often used interchangeably, though usage may vary by context or jurisdiction. The adverbial form eidesstattlich can modify a verb (for example, eidesstattlich versichern) to indicate that the assertion is made under oath.

Legal effect and consequences are important: making a false eidesstattliche Versicherung can have consequences under criminal or administrative law, including charges related to fraud or perjury, depending on the country and the specific statute involved. The concept emphasizes truthfulness and accountability in sworn statements used to support administrative and legal proceedings.