An affidavit
January 11, 2006
One thing I found out most recently is that to get married, I needed an affidavit declaring my eligibility to marry. I guess it’s not ok to have prior wife/wives or any other reasons why I can’t get married again. So off to the Canadian Consulate we went and with five freakin thousand yen (for a piece of paper), and a silly application form, I got my first ever piece of legal declaration. I bet working in the consulate must be one of the cushiest jobs. The hours they’re open are from 10:00 t0 12:00, then 14:00 to 16:00.
Here’s what the affidavit looks like, with some edits to identifying information and signatures. I’m sure the Consul of Canada doesn’t want her signature all over the internet.
For 50 bucks, that’s one of the most expensive pieces of paper describing myself I’ve ever bought.
January 11th, 2006 at 20:55
Geez I could have made that for you and for only 25,000 yen. I would have included a better looking stamp of approval too.
Did you even have to prove all of the 4 points? It’s basically a piece of paper that says you swear the 4 points are true. You might as well shake hands with a monkey to seal the deal.
January 11th, 2006 at 21:18
Nope. I thought I would have to put my right hand on a bible or buddhist sutra as I recite those points. Nope. I just signed it, had a Seattle’s Best while waiting, paid and was on my way.
January 13th, 2006 at 17:44
Nice one. Sharpen mask in Photoshop > you
And “swearing on your conscience”? Isn’t that kind of weak? I guess swearing to God isn’t so great either especially if you’re an atheist.
January 13th, 2006 at 19:13
What if Jiminy Cricket wasn’t around when you had to swear on your conscience?
January 16th, 2006 at 08:40
Dude, you got off easy… i paid 10000 yen for mine at the Aussie Consulate.
February 8th, 2006 at 03:27
I’m a Canadian who’s getting married in Japan this year and I need to get the affidavit. Is that one sheet all you get? Do you get a copy translated in Japanese? I’m worried about how they are supposed to read this paper in English. Thanks,
February 8th, 2006 at 06:14
Hi Dess, you get a Japanese copy as well.