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Name change affidavit format

A sworn statement that your old and new names belong to the same person. Used to correct a name in Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID or driving licence after marriage or a spelling mistake.

This is a sample, not an official form. Offices differ. Check this text with the issuing office before you sign, and use the office's own form if it gives you one. Govt License does not give legal advice.

What it is for

Use it when an office asks for an affidavit to change or correct your name. Some offices also ask for a newspaper notice or a Gazette notification, so check first.

Who signs

The applicant signs in front of a notary public or oath commissioner. For a minor child, a parent signs.

Licences that need this format

Attach these

  • ID proof showing the old name
  • Marriage certificate or school certificate, if the change is due to marriage or a correction
  • Newspaper notice or Gazette copy, if the office asks

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Where will you sign this?
The state and city change the laws and offices named in your document and in How to execute.
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Ready-to-use template based on current law. For property sale, partnership or high-value agreements, get it checked by an advocate before signing.

Last reviewed: 30 Oct 2026

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AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF NAME

I, ________________________, resident of ________, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows:

1. That my name in my earlier documents is ________.

2. That my name is now ________, and I will use this name from now on.

3. That the reason for the change is: ________.

4. That ________ and ________ are the names of one and the same person, which is me.

5. That my documents showing the old name are: ________.

6. That I am making this affidavit for the purpose of ________.

7. That the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing has been hidden.

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION
Verified at ________ on ________ that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DEPONENT
Signature: ______________________
Name: ________

(To be signed before a Notary Public or Oath Commissioner. Notary stamp and seal here.)

How to execute this document

  • Stamp paper: Offices usually ask for non-judicial stamp paper of a small value that your state sets. Check with the office you will submit to.
  • Notarisation: Sign in front of a Notary Public, who attests the affidavit (Notaries Act, 1952).
  • Registration: Not needed.
  • Who signs: The applicant signs in front of a notary public or oath commissioner. For a minor child, a parent signs.
  • Witnesses: none needed unless the office asks.
  • ID and photos: Carry an original ID of the person who signs. Never write an Aadhaar number on the document.
  • Where to submit: The office or portal that asked for it, together with the other documents in the checklist.

Common mistakes

  • Signing before you reach the notary.
  • Going without original ID.
  • Using stamp paper of a value the office does not accept.
  • Leaving a page unsigned.

Common questions

Is an affidavit enough to change my name everywhere?
Not always. Each office has its own list of papers. Some also ask for a newspaper notice or a Gazette notification. Read the page for the document you are updating and ask the office.
Can I change my name after marriage with this?
It is used as a supporting paper along with the marriage certificate. Check the exact rule with the office, as it differs for each document.
Do I need to use stamp paper?
Many offices ask for it. The value differs by state, so ask the office or a notary.

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Naam badalne ke liye affidavit kaise banaye?
Is page ka format copy karein, purana aur naya naam, wajah aur documents bharein, print nikalein aur notary ke saamne sign karein. Kuch offices akhbaar mein notice ya Gazette bhi maangte hain.
Kya naam badalne ke liye sirf affidavit kaafi hai?
Hamesha nahi. Har office ke apne kagaz hote hain. Jis document mein naam badal rahe hain uska page dekhein aur office se puchh lein.