Affidavit format

An affidavit is a written statement of facts that you swear or affirm is true before an authorised officer. These two formats cover the most common needs: a general affidavit for India, with deponent details, numbered statements and the verification clause, for address proof, name change, lost documents or a gap year; and a general affidavit for the US, with the affiant's statement under penalty of perjury and a notary jurat.

Templates

Affidavit format (India) (document): A general affidavit format for India, on stamp paper, with deponent details, numbered statements, verification clause and notary attestation, for address proof, name change, lost documents, gap year or income.
General affidavit (US) (document): A general affidavit for the US: a sworn written statement of facts with the affiant's details, numbered statements, an oath under penalty of perjury and a notary jurat block.

How to use these templates

Ask the office that wants the affidavit whether it has its own format and what stamp paper value or notarisation it needs. Use theirs if they have one.
Open the India or US template and tell the AI your details and the facts, for example "name in 10th certificate is Priya Kumari, in Aadhaar Priya Kumari Singh, same person, for passport".
Keep each numbered paragraph to one fact you know personally, with dates and document numbers, and remove the example paragraphs you do not need.
Print it, in India on stamp paper of the right value, and sign it only in front of the notary, oath commissioner or magistrate, with your original ID.

Getting an affidavit accepted the first time

State facts, not opinions or arguments. "I have lived at this address since June 2019" is a fact; "I am a responsible tenant" is not.
Make sure every name, date and number matches your documents exactly. A spelling difference in the affidavit is a common reason it is rejected.
In India, a name change usually needs an affidavit, an advertisement in two newspapers and, for many purposes, a notice in the Gazette of India. The affidavit is only the first step.
Check whether a self-declaration will do. Many Indian government offices now accept self-attested documents and declarations instead of notarised affidavits.
Lying in an affidavit is a criminal offence: false evidence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in India, and perjury in the US.
In US federal matters, an unsworn declaration under 28 U.S.C. § 1746 often replaces a notarised affidavit, and most states now allow remote online notarisation.

Frequently asked questions

What stamp paper is needed for an affidavit in India?

It depends on the state and the purpose. General affidavits often use stamp paper of ₹10 to ₹100, and e-stamp certificates are available in many states. Ask the office that wants it, or the notary.

Who can attest an affidavit?

In India, a Notary Public, an Oath Commissioner or an Executive Magistrate. In the US, a notary public, who checks your ID and administers the oath before you sign.

What is the difference between an affidavit and a declaration?

An affidavit is sworn before an authorised officer such as a notary. A declaration is signed by you alone, often "under penalty of perjury", and is accepted where the law or the office allows it.

Can I write an affidavit in Hindi?

Yes, if the office accepts it. Ask the AI to "write this affidavit in Hindi" and keep the verification clause and the numbering.

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