Affidavit Format India

iGuideline Summary

An affidavit is a written sworn statement of fact, voluntarily made under oath or affirmation before a notary, magistrate, or commissioner of oaths. In India, affidavits are used extensively for government and legal purposes — name change, address proof, income declaration, date of birth correction, marital status, identity proof, and court proceedings. An affidavit must be executed on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value, signed by the deponent, and attested by a notary or magistrate. Affidavits are governed by the Indian Oaths Act, 1873 and are subject to contempt of court and Section 199 IPC (false statement in declaration) if false statements are made. VERIFY_OFFICIAL_SOURCE: Indian Oaths Act 1873 and applicable state stamp duty for stamp paper value.

When to File This Complaint

• Name change — changed name by marriage, deed poll, or correction
• Address proof — when other documents are not available
• Date of birth correction in documents
• Income declaration for various applications
• Marital status declaration
• Supporting document for court proceedings
• Lost document declaration (lost Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
• Self-attestation of facts for government schemes

Documents Required

• Identity proof of deponent (Aadhaar, PAN, passport)
• Supporting documents for the specific purpose of affidavit
• Non-judicial stamp paper (value as per state)
• Previous name proof (for name change affidavit)
• Marriage certificate (for name change after marriage)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using wrong denomination stamp paper (affects validity)
• Incorrect deponent details (name, address, age)
• Vague or ambiguous statements (must be specific and clear)
• Not getting notarised or attested by authorised officer
• Making false statements (contempt of court, criminal offence)
• Not mentioning the purpose clearly in the affidavit