Address proof affidavit, filled in for you
An address proof affidavit is a sworn statement that you live at a particular address and since when. Offices accept it when you have no utility bill, rent agreement or other document in your name at that address. Fill the form, check the preview, print it on stamp paper and have it attested by a notary.
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This is a general format to save you time, not legal advice. Read every clause, change what does not fit your situation, and for a dispute or a large amount, consult a lawyer.
What is an address proof affidavit?
This affidavit states your full address with PIN code, the date from which you have lived there, whether you live as owner, tenant, with family or in employer housing, and the purpose for which you need it. You can add your Aadhaar number, which is masked to the last four digits unless you choose to show it in full. It ends with the standard deponent signature and verification.
When do you need an address proof affidavit?
- Updating the address in Aadhaar or a bank account when you have no bill in your name.
- School or college admission that asks for proof of local residence.
- Passport or gas, electricity and water connection applications.
- Living with parents, relatives or in company housing where documents are in someone else’s name.
Documents needed for an address proof affidavit
- Your identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID).
- Any supporting proof you have for the address, such as a letter, bill in a family member’s name, or the owner’s consent.
- Non-judicial stamp paper or an e-stamp certificate of the value your state requires.
How to make an address proof affidavit: stamp paper, signing, submitting
- Fill your details, the address, since when you live there and the purpose. The preview updates as you type.
- Check whether the office accepts a self-declaration instead. If it wants an affidavit, buy stamp paper or an e-stamp of the value set by your state.
- Print the affidavit on the stamp paper and sign it in front of a notary or oath commissioner.
- Submit it to the office (Aadhaar centre, bank, school or passport office) with your ID proof, and keep a photocopy.
Common mistakes
- An address that differs from your other documents in house number, spelling or PIN. Write it exactly the same way everywhere.
- Assuming every office accepts an affidavit. UIDAI, banks and passport offices list the documents they accept; check before you go.
- Putting your full Aadhaar number on a document that will be photocopied many times. Keep it masked unless the office insists.
Questions people ask
Is an affidavit accepted as address proof for Aadhaar?
UIDAI publishes the list of documents it accepts for address updates, and it changes from time to time. Check the current list on the UIDAI website before you go, and if you have none of those documents, ask the Aadhaar centre which other routes it allows (such as an update through the head of the family). An affidavit may help with other offices even if UIDAI does not accept it.
Should I write my full Aadhaar number?
Only if the office asks for it. By default the number is masked to the last four digits, which is enough to identify you for most purposes and safer if the copy is misused.
What value of stamp paper do I need?
It is set by your state, and some offices ask for a specific value. Check your state’s e-stamp website or ask the office; we do not list rates because they differ and change.
I live in a rented house. Is a rent agreement better?
A registered or notarised rent agreement is usually stronger proof than an affidavit, and many offices accept it directly. Use this affidavit when you do not have one, or along with it.
Is my data safe?
Yes. The form, preview, Word and PDF are all made on your device, in your browser. Nothing you type, including your Aadhaar number, is uploaded, and the draft is saved only on this device until you clear it.
Sources and last check
- Affidavits: who attests them, and when a self-declaration is enough (verified 30 Oct 2026)
An affidavit is a written statement sworn before a notary, an oath commissioner or a magistrate. It is usually typed on non-judicial stamp paper whose value is set by the state (many offices accept ₹10 to ₹100 stamp paper or an e-stamp certificate). Many central and state offices accept a self-attested declaration instead of a sworn affidavit; ask the office first. A false affidavit is an offence.
India Code: Notaries Act 1952 and Oaths Act 1969 · DARPG: self-certification in place of affidavits
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