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Residence and domicile affidavit format

A sworn statement that you live, or have lived, in a state or place. Used with domicile certificate and ration card applications when other residence proof is missing.

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 of residence, for example for a domicile certificate, a ration card, or a school or college admission.

Who signs

The applicant signs in front of a notary public or oath commissioner.

Licences that need this format

Attach these

  • ID proof
  • Any residence proof you have (electricity bill, school record, rent agreement)
  • Parent's residence proof, 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 OF RESIDENCE

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

1. That I am a citizen of India.

2. That I was born at ________ on ________.

3. That I am a permanent resident of the State of ________ and have been living continuously at the above address since ________.

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

5. 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.
  • 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 get a domicile certificate?
No. It is one supporting paper. Most states also ask for proof of how long you have lived there, such as school records, and the revenue office checks the details.
How long must I have lived in the state?
The required period differs by state and purpose. Read the Domicile certificate page on this site for your state and confirm on the state portal.
Do I need stamp paper?
Many offices want the affidavit on stamp paper with a notary stamp. The value differs by state, so ask the office.

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Niwas praman patra (domicile) ke liye affidavit kaise banaye?
Is page ka format copy karein, apna naam, pata aur kab se rah rahe hain bharein, print nikalein aur notary ke saamne sign karein. Yeh ek sahayak kagaz hai, akela kaafi nahi hota.
Domicile ke liye kitne saal rehna zaroori hai?
Yeh state aur kaam ke hisaab se alag hota hai. Apne state ka domicile page dekhein aur state portal par confirm karein.