Discharge Statement: Affidavit of verification

What this form is for

• • Use when you need to prove full payment of a court-ordered debt
• • Required when closing a financial obligation case
• • Necessary when seeking formal closure of enforcement proceedings
• • Used to prevent future claims on discharged obligations
• • Required when updating court records regarding satisfied debts

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline, but this form should be submitted promptly after full discharge of the obligation to prevent any enforcement actions or additional court proceedings.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form accurately
• • Attach proof of payment or discharge
• • Ensure the affidavit is properly sworn and witnessed
• • Include the correct court case reference number
• • Verify all names and addresses match court records
• • Check that the form is signed and dated correctly
• • Make a copy for your records before submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Discharge Statement form from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the discharged obligation
3. 3Gather supporting evidence of payment or discharge
4. 4Have the affidavit sworn before an authorized person (Commissioner for Oaths)
5. 5Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form and any receipt
7. 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt and processing

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to obligations that have been fully discharged
• • It cannot be used for partial payments or installment arrangements
• • The affidavit must be sworn in person before an authorized witness
• • Courts may require additional documentation depending on the case
• • The form may not be accepted if the original case has already been struck out