What is this document?
An affidavit is a voluntary written declaration of facts made by a person (the deponent) under oath or affirmation. It is used as evidence of the stated facts for administrative and legal purposes. Unlike a general letter, an affidavit follows a formal structure: title, deponent identity, numbered paragraphs of facts, verification clause, and signature block before a notary or magistrate.
When do you need it?
- Address proof when utility bills or Aadhaar are not accepted
- Name change or surname correction for passport or PAN
- Income or unemployment declarations for visas or loans
- Gap-year or education continuity certificates for admissions
- Single-status or marriage-related declarations
Key clauses and elements
- Deponent particulars — name, age, parent/spouse name, address, occupation
- Purpose — why the affidavit is being made (e.g. address proof for passport)
- Statement of facts — numbered paragraphs describing the truth being declared
- Verification — oath that contents are true to the deponent's knowledge
- Place and date — city and date of execution
- Notary block — space for notary stamp and signature after execution
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