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Self-declaration format for trade licence

A short signed statement by the applicant that the details in the trade licence application are true and the business will follow the rules.

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 the municipal office asks for a self-declaration or undertaking along with the trade licence application.

Who signs

The owner, partner or director who is applying signs.

Licences that need this format

Attach these

  • Applicant's ID proof
  • Proof of the premises (ownership proof or rent agreement with landlord NOC)
  • Any other papers the office lists

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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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SELF-DECLARATION

I, ________________________, resident of ________, and ________ of ________, do hereby declare as follows:

1. The information and documents given in my application for a trade licence for the business of ________ at ________ are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

2. The premises are used only for the business stated in the application.

3. I will run the business as per the rules and conditions of the ________, and I will not sell or store anything that is banned by law.

4. The business will not cause a public nuisance, such as noise, smoke or blocked roads.

5. No trade licence of mine has been refused or cancelled earlier. (If it was, I have given the details in my application.)

6. I will tell the licensing office about any change in the business, its address or its owner, and I will renew the licence on time.

7. I understand that if any information is found to be false, the licence can be cancelled and action can be taken as per law.

Date: ________
Place: ________

Signature: ______________________
Name: ________
Mobile: ________

How to execute this document

  • Stamp paper: Plain paper is usually enough. Use stamp paper only if the office that receives it asks for it.
  • Notarisation: Not needed unless the office asks for it.
  • Registration: Not needed.
  • Who signs: The owner, partner or director who is applying 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

  • No date or signature.
  • No copy of the signer's ID attached.
  • Sending an unsigned copy.

Common questions

Is a self-declaration the same as an affidavit?
No. A self-declaration is signed by you on plain paper. An affidavit is sworn before a notary or oath commissioner, usually on stamp paper. Use the one the licence office asks for.
Does the self-declaration need a notary?
Usually not. If the office asks for it to be notarised, take a printed copy to a notary.
What if my licence was refused earlier?
Do not sign point 5 as written. Change it to state the facts and mention the earlier refusal in your application.

Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal

Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.

Trade license ke liye self declaration kaise likhein?
Is page ka format copy karein, blanks bharein, print nikalein aur sign karein. Isme likha hai ki application ki jaankari sahi hai aur business niyam ke hisaab se chalega.
Self declaration aur affidavit mein kya fark hai?
Self declaration aap saade kagaz par khud sign karte hain. Affidavit notary ke saamne, aksar stamp paper par, banta hai. Office jo maange wahi dein.