General Sworn Affidavit Format

Court-admissible general affidavit format on stamp paper with notary attestation for address proof, name correction, date of birth, and identity declarations.

Statutory Governing Law

Order XIX of Code of Civil Procedure 1908 & Notaries Act 1952.

Stamp Duty & Registration Rule

Executed on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper (typically ₹10, ₹50, or ₹100 depending on state stamp rules) and attested by an Advocate-Notary Public or Oath Commissioner.

Standard Format Preview & Editor(Replace bracketed text like [NAME] with actual facts)

BEFORE THE NOTARY PUBLIC / EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE AT [CITY, STATE]

AFFIDAVIT

I, [DEPONENT_NAME], Son/Daughter/Wife of [FATHER/SPOUSE_NAME], aged about [AGE] years, residing at [FULL_RESIDENTIAL_ADDRESS], Aadhaar Card No: [AADHAAR_NO], do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows:

1. That I am a citizen of India and permanently residing at the address mentioned above.

2. That [STATE THE PURPOSE CLEARLY, e.g., my name has been erroneously recorded as [OLD_NAME] in [DOCUMENT_NAME], whereas my actual and correct name as per Aadhaar and PAN is [CORRECT_NAME]].

3. That [OLD_NAME] and [CORRECT_NAME] pertain to one and the same person, which is myself.

4. That I am executing this affidavit to submit before [AUTHORITY_NAME, e.g. Passport Office / Bank / University] for the purpose of [STATE PURPOSE].

5. That the statements made in paragraphs 1 to 4 above are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT
[SIGNATURE OF DEPONENT]

VERIFICATION:
Verified at [CITY] on this [DAY] day of [MONTH], 20[YEAR], that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. No part of it is false and nothing has been concealed.

DEPONENT

Identified by me:
[ADVOCATE_NAME & ENROLMENT_NO]

ATTESTED & SWORN BEFORE ME:
[NOTARY PUBLIC SEAL & SIGNATURE]

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Essential Clauses in this Standard Draft

Deponent Name, Age & Permanent Address

Specific Factual Averments / Statements

Knowledge & Belief Verification Clause

Solemn Affirmation before Notary Public

Notary Seal, Advocate Identification & Notarial Register No.

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Frequently Asked Questions about General Sworn Affidavit Format

Who can legally notarize an affidavit in India?

An affidavit can be attested by a Notary Public appointed under the Notaries Act 1952, an Oath Commissioner appointed by the High Court, or a Judicial / Executive Magistrate.