Introduction
An Affidavit of Change of Signature is used when an individual deliberately decides to stop using their old signature and adopt a new one.

This is different from signature verification (where the signature is just messy); this is a total overhaul of the signing style.

Reasons for Change
People change signatures for security reasons (if they feel their old one is too easy to forge), for simplicity (moving from a complex script to a simple mark), or due to a change in name (e.

g.

, after marriage, ensuring the signature matches the new surname).

Corporate executives often use this when their signing authority status changes.

Procedure
The affidavit must display two distinct sections: one for the "Old Specimen Signature" and one for the "New Specimen Signature.

" This provides a clear visual comparison for authorities.

Once this is sworn and submitted to banks or the passport office, the institution will void the old signature card and replace it with the new one.

Any document signed with the old signature after the date of this affidavit may be considered invalid.