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Affidavit Format: Name Change, Address, Date of Birth, Gap Year and Self-Declaration

Prepare the text of a common affidavit or declaration without starting from a blank page. Choose the kind you need (general self-declaration, change of name, one and the same person, address, date of birth, gap in education, lost document, a UK-style statutory declaration or a US-style sworn declaration), fill in your details and get a properly structured draft with numbered statements, verification and signature blocks. Edit it freely, then print it on stamp paper or plain paper as your authority requires.

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How to prepare an affidavit

  1. Choose the type of affidavit or declaration.
  2. Fill in your name, parent or spouse, age, address and the details asked for.
  3. Read the draft and edit any line in the box.
  4. Print it (on stamp paper if required), sign it before the notary or oath commissioner, and keep a copy.

Good to know

  • Write names exactly as they appear in your ID documents.
  • Do not sign until you are in front of the notary or oath commissioner.
  • Making a false statement in an affidavit is a punishable offence: keep every line true.

Questions

Is this legal advice?

No. These are general formats to save you typing. Laws, stamp duty and the wording officials accept differ by country and state, so check with a notary, oath commissioner or lawyer before you sign anything.

Do I need stamp paper in India?

Many affidavits are made on non-judicial stamp paper or e-stamp paper, and the value depends on your state and the purpose; some offices accept a self-attested declaration on plain paper. Ask the office that asked for it, then have it attested by a notary or oath commissioner.

What is the difference between an affidavit and a self-declaration?

An affidavit is sworn before a notary, oath commissioner or magistrate who checks your identity and attests it. A self-declaration is simply signed by you; many government services in India now accept self-declarations instead of affidavits.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything happens inside your own browser: nothing you type or choose is uploaded to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.