Rule 18-28-5.9 - AffidavitsAffidavits are written declarations made under oath before a notary public or other authorized officer. They are valid for thirty (30) days. Affidavits may be obtained for the following reasons:
A.Authorized Representative applying for services on behalf of an applicant: The representative must have an affidavit giving authority to act on behalf of the applicant. Original copies of documents required for eligibility must be presented. If the representative has a Power of Attorney, an affidavit is not required. The Power of Attorney must be scanned into Virtual ROMA.B.Separation: The State of Mississippi does not recognize legal separation. Applicant must obtain an affidavit which declares separation from the spouse.C.Zero income household: Applicant must obtain an affidavit when they declare zero income. Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: May 2022