Income affidavit (self-declaration), filled in for you
An income affidavit is a sworn self-declaration of your family’s total annual income from all sources. Schools, colleges and some schemes accept it for scholarships and fee concessions. Many government offices, however, need an income certificate issued by the revenue department (tehsil or SDM office) instead, so check what the office wants before you print this.
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What is an income affidavit?
This affidavit states the financial year, the total family income from all sources in figures and words, each source of income, the members of the family, the purpose, and an acknowledgement that the benefit can be withdrawn if the information is false. It is a self-declaration; it is not an income certificate, which only the revenue department issues.
When do you need an income affidavit?
- Scholarship forms that ask for an affidavit or self-declaration of family income.
- Fee concession or freeship requests to a school or college.
- Supporting papers when applying to the tehsil for an income or EWS certificate, if the office asks for one.
- Welfare schemes and hostel admissions that accept a sworn declaration of income.
Documents needed for an income affidavit
- Your identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID).
- Proof of income if you have it: salary slips, Form 16, ITR, land records or pension papers.
- Ration card or a family list, to support the family members you name.
- Non-judicial stamp paper or an e-stamp certificate of the value your state requires.
How to make an income affidavit: stamp paper, signing, submitting
- Ask the office whether it accepts a self-declaration or needs a revenue income certificate. Rules differ by state and scheme.
- Fill the income, financial year, sources and family members. The amount is written in words automatically.
- Print it on stamp paper of the value set by your state, or attach an e-stamp certificate.
- Sign it before a notary or oath commissioner, or before the officer named in the scheme rules.
- Submit it with your income proofs and keep a photocopy.
Common mistakes
- Leaving out an earning family member or a source such as rent, pension or agriculture. The total must cover all sources.
- Using an affidavit where the rules say "income certificate issued by the competent authority". It will be rejected.
- Mixing up the financial year (April to March) with the calendar year.
- Writing an income that does not match your ITR or salary slips.
Questions people ask
Is an income affidavit the same as an income certificate?
No. An income certificate is issued by the revenue department after checking your details. An income affidavit is your own sworn declaration. Many offices accept only the certificate; some accept the affidavit, or ask for it as part of the certificate application.
Whose income should be included?
Usually the income of the whole family from all sources: salary, business, agriculture, pension, rent and so on. Scheme rules define "family" differently, so follow the definition in the form you are filling.
What value of stamp paper is needed?
It is set by your state, and some schemes name a value or accept plain paper. Check the scheme notice or your state’s e-stamp website; we do not list rates because they differ and change.
Can the affidavit be in Hindi?
Yes. Switch the document language to Hindi and the whole affidavit, including the amount in words, is written in Hindi.
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 income, 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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