verification

Verification is a declaration swearing that statements made in a document are true. Depending on the jurisdiction , verifications are either made under oath or in the presence of a notary public or similarly authorized person. Verifications are traditionally attached to the end of all pleadings that are required to be sworn. Also called an affidavit of verification .

See, e.g. B usiness Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Commc'ns Enterprises, Inc. , 498 U.S. 533 (1991) .