An affidavit is a written sworn statement of fact voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation before a person authorized by law (notary public, oath commissioner, or magistrate). Affidavits are commonly used in court proceedings, property transactions, name change applications, income declarations, and various government forms.
Important Notes:
Affidavits must be sworn before a Notary Public or Oath Commissioner
False statements in an affidavit can lead to perjury charges
All attachments must be marked as exhibits
Sign each page if the affidavit is more than one page
General Affidavit Format
AFFIDAVIT
I, [Your Full Name], son/daughter/wife of [Father's/Husband's Name], aged [Age] years, resident of [Complete Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as under:
1. That I am the deponent herein and am fully conversant with the facts and circumstances stated below.
2. That [State the first fact/declaration clearly and specifically].
3. That [State the second fact/declaration clearly and specifically].
4. That [State the third fact/declaration clearly and specifically].
5. That I have annexed the following documents in support of my statement:
- [List attached documents as Annexure A, B, C etc.]
I affirm that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.
Deponent
[Your Signature]
VERIFICATION:
I, [Your Name], the above-named deponent, do hereby verify that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge. No part of it is false and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.
Verified at [Place] on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
[Your Signature]
IDENTIFIED BY
[Advocate Name]
(Advocate, [Bar Council Name])
BEFORE THE NOTARY PUBLIC / OATH COMMISSIONER
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Common Types of Affidavits
Income Affidavit: For scholarship, school admission, court cases regarding maintenance
Residence Affidavit: Proof of address for government work, passport, or domicile certificate
Name Change Affidavit: For name change after marriage or legally changing name
Heirship Affidavit: For claiming inheritance or succession certificate
No Objection Certificate (NOC) Affidavit: For property transfer, passport, or visa
Legal Requirements
The affidavit must be printed on non-judicial stamp paper (varies by state: ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, or ₹100)
Must be sworn before a Notary Public, Oath Commissioner, or Executive Magistrate
The deponent must sign in the presence of the notary
Notary will affix stamp and sign with date
Some courts require attested photographs on the affidavit