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The Affidavit of Cohabitation is a crucial document in the German legal system for unmarried couples who need to formally establish their living arrangement. This document becomes necessary in various situations, such as visa applications, social benefits claims, insurance coverage, or housing matters. The affidavit includes detailed declarations about the nature of the relationship, shared residence history, and financial arrangements between the partners. Under German law, while unmarried cohabitation (nichteheliche Lebensgemeinschaft) doesn't have the same legal status as marriage, this affidavit serves as important evidence of the relationship's existence and character. The document must be carefully prepared to meet legal requirements for sworn statements (eidesstattliche Versicherung) and may need to be notarized depending on its intended use.

1. Declaration Header: Formal opening stating this is an affidavit (eidesstattliche Versicherung) and the legal basis for the document

2. Declarant Information: Full legal names, dates of birth, and current address of both partners making the declaration

3. Relationship Statement: Clear statement of the cohabitation relationship, including the start date of cohabitation and current living arrangement

4. Shared Residence Details: Specific information about the shared residence, including address history and duration of cohabitation at each address

5. Relationship Description: Description of the nature of the relationship, confirming it is a committed partnership with shared domestic life

6. Financial Interdependence: Declaration of shared financial responsibilities and how household expenses are managed

7. Truthfulness Statement: Formal declaration that all information provided is true and accurate, with acknowledgment of legal consequences for false statements

8. Signatures and Date: Space for signatures of both partners, date, and place of signing