An affidavit without notary is a written statement given by an individual under oath, declaring something to be true. It is usually used in legal proceedings where the court requires independent evidence of fact or when one party needs to formally document facts that have occurred or are currently occurring. This type of affidavit does not require a witness, such as a notary public, to attest to the credibility of the document. However, for additional protection, it is recommended that affidavits without notarization are signed in front of credible witnesses who can testify to its authenticity.