How do affidavits work with Column?

Column is an affidavit management system for publishers and advertisers. It requires publishers to upload a digital affidavit for each notice processed so that they can receive payment.

Column automatically generates an affidavit, including affidavit text and a clipping of the notice, based on the template created during the implementation process. Review and manage your Affidavit template under Organization Settings: How do I define my organization's affidavit settings? To use this affidavit, follow the instructions: How do I create an affidavit through Column? All you have to do is print the affidavit, sign/notarize it, and re-upload it into the system.

You can complete your affidavit process the way you always have, likely by cutting out newspaper clips and pasting them onto paper affidavits. After creating your affidavit, you must submit a scan or photo of the affidavit in Column. Follow the instructions here.

Once your affidavit has been successfully uploaded, the digital affidavit is automatically sent to the advertiser. Column then begins the process of releasing payment to you for the notice.

Note: Some advertisers may request a mailed paper affidavit in addition to the digital copy. Please see this article for more information about that process.

Column’s automated affidavit service ensures a compliant and streamlined affidavit process for your paper. We sign and notarize all your affidavits in four business days or less.

Check out this article to learn more. If you're not using the service yet and want to get started, visit https://www.column.us/public-notice/affidavits/ or contact your customer success manager.