Address Proof Affidavit Format & Template
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Stamp paper required — non-judicial stamp paper of the value prescribed by your state. You'll receive the draft; e-stamping is done separately per your state's rules.
What is an Address Proof Affidavit?
An address proof affidavit is a sworn statement in which you declare, on oath, where you live and since when. It exists for a very ordinary problem: the electricity bill and the rent agreement are in someone else’s name — a parent, a landlord, a spouse — and the bank, school or passport office in front of you will not accept them as proof of YOUR address.
It does not replace a document the authority has specifically named. It is what you give them when they say "bring an affidavit", which most of them do once you explain the situation.
When to use it
- A bank asks for address proof for KYC and every utility bill is in your father’s or your landlord’s name.
- A school or college asks for proof of residence at admission and you have recently moved.
- You are applying for a ration card, a gas connection, or a state welfare scheme that asks for a residence declaration.
- You live in a rented house on a verbal arrangement, with no written rent agreement to show.
- An employer or a background-verification agency asks you to confirm your current address in writing.
What you'll need
Keep these details ready — the form asks for them in this order.
Deponent
Your full name · Relationship · Father's / Husband's name · Age · Occupation · Current address · Living here since · ID proof reference (optional) · Purpose
Verification
Place of signing · Date
How it works
Fill in your details
Your full name exactly as it appears on your Aadhaar or PAN, your father’s or husband’s name, age, occupation, the full address with PIN code, and the date you started living there. Take two minutes over the spelling — a mismatch with your ID is the commonest reason an affidavit is sent back.
Check the preview, then download
The draft fills in on the right as you type. Pay ₹49 and download the PDF.
Print it on stamp paper
Buy non-judicial stamp paper of the value your state prescribes, or an e-stamp certificate where your state issues them, and print the affidavit on it.
Swear it before a notary
Carry the printout and your original ID to a Notary Public. You sign in front of the notary; the notary signs, affixes their seal, and enters it in their register. This is the step that turns a typed page into an affidavit.
How to make it legally valid
- It must be printed on non-judicial stamp paper of the value prescribed by your state — not plain paper.
- You must sign it in the physical presence of a Notary Public or a First Class Magistrate. Signing at home and then carrying it over is not the same thing.
- The notary must sign, affix their seal, and record the entry in their notarial register with a serial number.
- The address must match the address you are asking the authority to record, down to the door number and PIN code.
- Carry the original ID you named in the affidavit — most notaries will ask to see it before attesting.
Stamp paper. Print the affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper. The value is fixed by your state, not by us — commonly Rs. 10 in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, Rs. 20 in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Rs. 50 in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and Rs. 100 in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Ask the stamp vendor or your notary for the current value in your state: using a lower denomination than required is the most common reason an affidavit is handed back.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Spelling your name differently from your Aadhaar or PAN. The two must match exactly.
- Leaving the "residing since" date vague. Write the actual month and year; "since childhood" gets rejected.
- Printing on plain paper because the notary said they would manage it. The affidavit is only as good as the stamp paper under it.
- Getting it notarised months in advance. Many authorities will not accept an affidavit older than three to six months.
- Using this affidavit where the authority has published its own prescribed format — always check first.
Frequently asked questions
Is an address proof affidavit accepted as valid address proof?
It depends on who is asking. Banks, schools, and most state government offices accept a notarised address affidavit when a standard document is not available, and many ask for one by name. UIDAI, for Aadhaar address updates, accepts a specific certificate format from a listed verifier rather than a general affidavit — check the UIDAI list of valid address proof documents before relying on this one.
What stamp paper value do I need?
It is set by your state, not by us. Commonly Rs. 10 in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, Rs. 20 in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Rs. 50 in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and Rs. 100 in Maharashtra and Gujarat. The stamp vendor or the notary will tell you the current value, as rates are revised from time to time.
Do I have to go to a notary in person?
Yes. Swearing an affidavit requires you to be physically present before the Notary Public or Magistrate. There is no valid online notarisation for affidavits in India at present. LawMitran does not provide notary services — we draft the document, you get it attested.
How much does notarisation cost?
Notarial fees are prescribed under the Notaries Rules and are modest — typically Rs. 50 to Rs. 200 for a simple affidavit, depending on the state and the notary. That is separate from the stamp paper cost and from our ₹49 document fee.
How long is the affidavit valid?
The affidavit does not expire by law, but the authority receiving it usually will not accept one older than three to six months, on the reasoning that your address may have changed since. Execute it close to the date you intend to submit it.
Can I use this if I live in a rented house?
Yes, and it is one of the commonest uses. The affidavit declares where you live; it does not claim you own the place. If the authority also wants proof of the tenancy, give them the rent agreement alongside it.
Can someone else swear this affidavit on my behalf?
No. An affidavit is a statement on your own oath about facts within your knowledge. A parent or guardian can swear an affidavit about a minor’s address, but an adult must swear their own.
What if my name is spelt differently on different documents?
Use the spelling on the ID you will submit alongside the affidavit, and consider a separate One and the Same Person affidavit to link the two spellings. Submitting an address affidavit in one spelling with an ID in another invites a rejection.
Do I need witnesses?
No. An affidavit is sworn before a notary, not attested by witnesses. Witness signatures belong to deeds and agreements, not affidavits.
What happens if I state something false in the affidavit?
Knowingly making a false statement on oath is a criminal offence under the provisions on false evidence in Indian criminal law, and the authority can reject your application and act on the false declaration. Only declare what you can stand behind.
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