General affidavit format, filled in for you
An affidavit is a written statement of facts that you swear to be true before a notary or oath commissioner. Enter your details and the facts you want to declare, one per line, and this page sets them out in the standard Indian format with numbered paragraphs and a verification.
Print it on non-judicial stamp paper of the value your state requires, sign it, and have it attested.
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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 affidavit?
This is a general purpose affidavit for any declaration that does not have a fixed format of its own. It opens with your name, parentage, age and address, lists each fact you declare as a numbered paragraph, states the purpose, and ends with the deponent’s signature and the verification clause that notaries expect. You can switch the whole document to Hindi, and edit any line in the Word file.
When do you need an affidavit?
- An office asks for "an affidavit stating that ..." and gives no format.
- Declaring a relationship, residence, dependency or other personal fact for a school, college or government office.
- Confirming that you have not applied elsewhere, or that a document is genuine, for a scheme or recruitment.
- Recording a fact for a bank, employer or housing society that wants it on stamp paper.
Documents needed for an affidavit
- Your identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID) to show the notary.
- Non-judicial stamp paper or an e-stamp certificate of the value your state or the office requires.
- Copies of any document you refer to in the affidavit.
- A passport-size photo, if the office asks for one on the affidavit.
How to make an affidavit: stamp paper, signing, submitting
- Fill your details, the facts you declare (one per line) and the purpose. The preview updates as you type.
- Download the PDF to print as it is, or the Word file if you want to edit the wording.
- Buy stamp paper or an e-stamp certificate of the value set by your state (many offices accept low value stamp paper; ask the office). Print the affidavit on it.
- Sign it in front of a notary or oath commissioner, who checks your ID and attests it with a seal and register entry.
- Submit the original to the office that asked for it, and keep a photocopy for yourself.
Common mistakes
- Writing facts you cannot prove or are not sure of. A false affidavit is an offence.
- Signing before you reach the notary. Sign in front of the notary or oath commissioner.
- Using a self-declaration format where the office wants a sworn affidavit, or the reverse. Ask the office which one it needs.
- Leaving the purpose vague. Name the office and the reason so the affidavit is not refused.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between an affidavit and a self-declaration?
An affidavit is sworn before a notary, oath commissioner or magistrate and usually printed on stamp paper. A self-declaration is simply signed by you. Many government offices now accept a self-attested declaration in place of an affidavit, so ask the office first; it can save you the stamp paper and notary visit.
What value of stamp paper do I need?
It is set by your state and sometimes by the office that asks for the affidavit. Many offices accept low value non-judicial stamp paper or an e-stamp certificate. Check with the office and your state’s e-stamp website; we do not list rates because they differ and change.
Who can attest an affidavit?
A notary public, an oath commissioner (often found at district courts), or a magistrate. They confirm your identity and that you signed in front of them. Some offices accept only one of these, so check the instructions you were given.
Can I write the affidavit in Hindi?
Yes. Switch the document language to Hindi and the whole affidavit, including the verification, is written in Hindi. Names stay exactly as you type them.
Is my data safe?
Yes. The form, preview, Word and PDF are all made on your device, in your browser. Nothing you type 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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