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Affidavit & Declaration Drafting

A sworn affidavit or a properly worded declaration must say exactly what is required — no more, no less. Our team drafts affidavits, self-declarations, statutory declarations and undertakings for KYC, name-change, address, income and court purposes, ready to execute on stamp paper and notarise before a notary or oath commissioner.

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An affidavit is a written statement of facts sworn or affirmed on oath before a notary public or oath commissioner, executed on stamp paper — the deponent is legally responsible for its truth. A declaration (self-declaration, statutory declaration or undertaking) is a signed statement asserting facts or a commitment, which may or may not be sworn depending on the requirement. We draft both precisely for the purpose at hand — KYC, name change, address proof, income, gap in employment, court filings, HUF, succession and more — using the correct format, stamp value and jurat, so they are accepted first time.
On oath
What an affidavit isAn affidavit is sworn/affirmed before a notary or oath commissioner. A false affidavit can attract penal consequences, so precise, truthful wording matters.
Understand It

What Is Affidavit & Declaration Drafting?

A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.

In simple terms

We write your affidavit or declaration in correct legal language for its exact purpose, tell you the right stamp paper to use, and guide you through notarisation.

Legally

An affidavit is a written statement of facts confirmed on oath or affirmation, sworn before a person authorised to administer oaths — a notary public appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952, or an oath commissioner. It is executed on non-judicial stamp paper of the value prescribed by the applicable State Stamp Act, and carries a jurat recording where and before whom it was sworn.

Governing authority

Affidavits are sworn/affirmed before a notary public or oath commissioner; stamp duty is governed by the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 as adopted/amended by each State. The document itself is prepared by us; execution happens before the notary.

Validity

An affidavit or declaration speaks as of the date it is sworn. Some authorities accept affidavits only if recent (e.g. within a few months); requirements vary by the receiving authority.

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Quick Facts

Stamp Duty
At actuals
Executed On
Stamp paper
Sworn Before
Notary / Oath Commissioner
Notarisation
Notaries Act, 1952
Nature
Statement of facts on oath
Mode
Drafted online
Government Fee
Varies
Turnaround
Purpose-dependent
Legal & Regulatory Framework
Notarisation
Notaries Act, 1952
Stamp Duty
Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (State-adopted)
Executed On
Non-judicial stamp paper
Sworn Before
Notary / Oath Commissioner
Nature
Statement of facts on oath
Last Reviewed
17 Aug 2026
Before You Start

Is This Service Right for You?

Ideal for

  • Individuals changing or correcting their name (gazette, PAN, bank, school)
  • Applicants needing an address / residence proof affidavit for KYC
  • Self-employed persons needing an income declaration
  • Job applicants needing a gap-in-employment or experience affidavit
  • Businesses filing undertakings with regulators or registrars
  • Parties needing declarations for court, succession or HUF matters

You may need this if

  • An authority has asked for a sworn affidavit or a signed declaration
  • You must state facts on oath — name, address, income, marital status, etc.
  • You need an undertaking or indemnity for a licence, tender or application
  • A bank, school, passport office or registrar requires a notarised statement
  • You want the wording checked so it says exactly what is required
  • You need guidance on stamp value and notarisation for your State

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Choose Correctly

Types of Affidavits & Declarations We Draft

The right instrument depends on your purpose and the authority asking for it. We recommend and draft the correct one.

Main types — for most businesses
Most common

Affidavit (sworn statement)

A statement of facts sworn or affirmed on oath before a notary or oath commissioner. Used for name change, address, income, gap certificate, court and KYC purposes.

Best forFacts to be stated on oath
ReturnsNotary / oath commissioner
Input creditExecuted on stamp paper

Declaration / Undertaking

A self-declaration, statutory declaration or undertaking committing to or asserting facts — often for KYC, compliance filings and applications.

Best forAsserting facts or a commitment
ReturnsSigned (sworn if required)
Input creditPlain paper or stamp paper
Special-case registrations
  • Name-Change AffidavitChange of name, spelling correction, initials expansion
  • Address / Residence Proof AffidavitProof of current address where documentary proof is unavailable
  • Income Affidavit / DeclarationSelf-employed / informal income statements
  • Undertaking / Indemnity DeclarationCommitments, no-objection & indemnity statements
  • HUF / Business DeclarationsHUF creation, sole-proprietor & partner declarations
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Why It Matters

Why Get an Affidavit or Declaration Professionally Drafted

The words in a sworn document matter. Precise drafting avoids rejection by the receiving authority and keeps you legally protected.

  1. 01

    Accepted First Time

    Authorities reject affidavits with wrong wording, missing particulars or incorrect stamp value. Professional drafting reduces avoidable rejections and re-execution.

  2. 02

    Legally Sound Wording

    A sworn statement carries legal consequences. Correct, unambiguous language protects the deponent and states exactly what is intended.

  3. 03

    Right Format & Stamp Value

    We use the correct format, jurat and non-judicial stamp value for your State and purpose, so the document is valid on execution.

  4. 04

    Purpose-Matched Content

    A name-change affidavit, income declaration and court affidavit each need different content. We tailor the draft to the specific requirement.

  5. 05

    Undertakings Done Right

    Undertakings and indemnities create obligations. Careful drafting ensures the commitment is clear and enforceable, without over-reaching.

  6. 06

    Convenient & Remote

    Share your details online; we draft and send the document ready for you to print on stamp paper and get notarised locally.

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Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Individuals & professionals
Proprietors & partners
Companies & LLPs
HUFs, trusts & societies
NRIs & applicants abroad
Parties to court / regulatory filings

Eligibility checklist

  • A clear purpose and the authority the affidavit / declaration is for
  • The exact facts to be stated — names, dates, addresses, amounts as applicable
  • Identity details of the deponent (and supporting documents where relevant)
  • Access to non-judicial stamp paper of the correct value for your State
  • Access to a notary public or oath commissioner for execution
End-to-End

Everything You Need. One Professional Team.

01

Requirement Discussion

Understand the purpose and the authority the document must satisfy.

02

Instrument Selection

Advise whether an affidavit, declaration or undertaking is appropriate.

03

Fact Gathering

Collect the exact particulars to be stated, with supporting details.

04

Professional Drafting

Draft in correct legal language with the proper format and jurat.

05

Stamp Value Guidance

Advise the correct non-judicial stamp value for your State and purpose.

06

Review & Revisions

Share the draft for your confirmation and revise as needed.

07

Notarisation Guidance

Explain how to get the document sworn before a notary or oath commissioner.

08

Final Document

Deliver the finalised text ready for execution on stamp paper.

No Ambiguity

What You’ll Receive

Professionally drafted affidavit / declaration / undertaking
Correct format and jurat for your purpose
Guidance on the non-judicial stamp value
One round of revisions to your confirmation
Notarisation / swearing guidance
Ready-to-print final document
Checklist of supporting documents (where relevant)
Advice on how many copies to execute
Checklist

What We Need From You

We draft from the particulars you provide. The more precise the facts, the cleaner the affidavit — everything is collected securely online.

01

What we need to draft your document

  • Purpose of the affidavit / declaration and the authority it is for
  • Full name, age, occupation and address of the deponent
  • The exact facts / statements to be sworn (e.g. old and new name, address, income)
  • Any reference numbers (application, PAN, passport, case number) to be quoted
  • Supporting details or documents relevant to the facts stated
  • Your State (for correct stamp value and notarisation guidance)
Important about execution

Print on stamp paper

Affidavits are executed on non-judicial stamp paper of the value prescribed by your State. We guide the value; you or your notary arrange the stamp paper.

Sworn before a notary

The deponent signs the affidavit before a notary public or oath commissioner, who administers the oath/affirmation and attests it with a jurat, seal and stamp.

Truthfulness matters

An affidavit is a sworn statement. Making a false statement on oath can attract penal consequences — so the facts must be accurate and complete.

Requirements vary by authority

Different authorities and States can have their own format or recency expectations. Tell us the exact requirement so the draft matches it.

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Step by Step

How the Drafting Works (Step by Step)

We prepare the document; you execute it on stamp paper before a notary or oath commissioner.

01

Share your requirement

Tell us the purpose, the authority, and the facts to be stated. We confirm the right instrument.

02

We draft the document

Our team prepares the affidavit / declaration / undertaking with correct format, language and jurat.

03

Review and confirm

You review the draft; we revise the wording until it accurately states your facts.

04

Print on stamp paper

Print the finalised text on non-judicial stamp paper of the correct value for your State.

05

Swear before a notary

The deponent signs before a notary public or oath commissioner, who administers the oath and attests it.

06

Submit to the authority

Use the notarised affidavit for your KYC, application, filing or court purpose.

Why Outsource

Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue

Doing It Yourself

  • Find the right format for your specific purpose
  • Word the facts precisely and unambiguously
  • Identify the correct stamp value for your State
  • Add the correct jurat and verification clause
  • Risk rejection for wrong wording or particulars
  • Re-execute and re-notarise if it is not accepted
  • Handle undertakings/indemnities without over-committing

With TaxClue

  • Correct instrument chosen for your purpose
  • Facts drafted precisely in proper legal language
  • Stamp value and format guidance provided
  • Jurat and verification clause included correctly
  • Higher first-time acceptance by the authority
  • One round of revisions to your confirmation
  • Undertakings drafted to say exactly what is intended

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Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application

Using a generic template that misses required particulars
Wrong non-judicial stamp value for the State
Vague or contradictory wording of the facts
Missing verification / jurat clause
Not swearing before an authorised notary / oath commissioner
Stating facts that cannot be supported if questioned
Wrong deponent details (name/age/address mismatch)
Submitting an outdated affidavit where recency is required

TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.

Risk Assessment

Penalties & Consequences

What is at stake if you do not comply

  • A false affidavit sworn on oath can attract penal consequences
  • Wrong or insufficient stamp value can get the affidavit rejected
  • An unsworn or un-notarised affidavit may not be accepted by the authority
  • Vague or excess wording gets the document sent back for redrafting
Latest Updates

Regulatory Updates 2025–26

  • 2025: Contracts are governed by the Indian Contract Act 1872; adequate stamp duty (varying by state) and, where advisable, notarisation make them easier to enforce.
The Difference

Why Businesses Choose TaxClue

01

Drafting Specialists

Affidavits and declarations drafted by people who prepare them routinely.

02

Purpose-Specific

Wording matched to your exact requirement and receiving authority.

03

Legally Careful

Clear, truthful, unambiguous language that protects the deponent.

04

Fully Online

Share details and receive the draft remotely — no office visit to draft.

05

Revisions Included

We refine the wording until it states your facts accurately.

06

Broader Support

Agreements, resolutions and other legal documents also handled under one roof.

Data Care

Your Documents Deserve Professional Care

  • Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
  • Access limited to the team working on your file
  • Communication over secure digital channels
  • Documents retained only as long as needed for the engagement
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Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an affidavit and a declaration?
An affidavit is a statement of facts sworn or affirmed on oath before a notary public or oath commissioner, and is executed on stamp paper — the deponent is legally responsible for its truth. A declaration (self-declaration, statutory declaration or undertaking) is a signed statement asserting facts or a commitment; it may or may not be sworn on oath, depending on what the receiving authority requires.
What kinds of affidavits do you draft?
We draft affidavits and declarations for a wide range of purposes: name change and correction, address / residence proof, income, gap in employment, marital status, HUF creation, proprietorship, succession, court filings, KYC and various undertakings and indemnities.
Do affidavits need to be on stamp paper?
Yes. Affidavits are generally executed on non-judicial stamp paper of the value prescribed by the applicable State Stamp Act. The exact value depends on the State and the purpose; we advise the correct value, and you or your notary arrange the stamp paper.
Who can swear an affidavit?
An affidavit is sworn or affirmed before a person authorised to administer oaths — typically a notary public appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952, or an oath commissioner attached to a court. They administer the oath, witness the signature and attest the affidavit with a jurat, seal and stamp.
Can you notarise the affidavit for me?
We prepare the document; the actual swearing and notarisation happens in person before a notary or oath commissioner, because the deponent must sign in their presence. We guide you on the process and the stamp value so it can be executed smoothly wherever you are.
Is a self-declaration legally valid?
A self-declaration is a signed statement of facts or a commitment. Its acceptability depends on the authority requesting it — some accept a plain self-declaration, others require it to be sworn as an affidavit or notarised. We draft it in the form the specific authority requires.
What information do you need to draft my affidavit?
We need the purpose and the authority it is for, the deponent's full name, age, occupation and address, the exact facts to be stated, any reference numbers to be quoted, and your State so we can advise the correct stamp value.
What happens if an affidavit contains a false statement?
An affidavit is a sworn statement, so making a false statement on oath can attract penal consequences under the law. This is why the facts must be accurate and complete — we draft precisely, but the truthfulness of the content is the deponent's responsibility.
Can NRIs get affidavits drafted?
Yes. We can draft affidavits and declarations for NRIs and applicants abroad. Execution abroad is typically done before an authorised authority such as an Indian consulate / embassy or a local notary, depending on where the document will be used; we advise on the format accordingly.
How long is an affidavit valid?
An affidavit speaks as of the date it is sworn. There is no universal expiry, but some authorities accept only recent affidavits (for example within a few months). We draft to match the recency and format the receiving authority expects.
Can you draft an undertaking or indemnity for a business?
Yes. We draft undertakings, indemnity declarations and no-objection statements for businesses — for licences, tenders, regulatory filings and counterparties — worded to state the commitment clearly without over-reaching.
How many copies should I execute?
It depends on how many the receiving authority needs and whether you want a retained copy. We advise the number of executed / notarised copies to prepare based on your purpose.
What is an affidavit and how is it made?
An affidavit is a written statement of facts sworn or affirmed on oath before a notary public or oath commissioner. It is drafted for the specific purpose, printed on non-judicial stamp paper of the value prescribed by the State, and then signed by the deponent in the presence of the notary, who administers the oath and attests it with a jurat, seal and stamp.
What is a jurat and why does an affidavit need one?
A jurat is the clause at the end of an affidavit recording where, when and before whom it was sworn or affirmed. It is what makes the document a sworn affidavit rather than a plain statement. A missing or incorrect jurat is a common reason affidavits are rejected, so we include the correct verification and jurat clauses.
How much stamp duty is payable on an affidavit?
Stamp duty on affidavits is fixed by each State under its adopted Stamp Act and depends on the State and the purpose — it is usually a small, fixed non-judicial stamp value. We advise the correct value for your State so the affidavit is validly executed, and you or your notary arrange the stamp paper.
Can a declaration be used instead of a sworn affidavit?
Sometimes. A self-declaration or statutory declaration is a signed statement that may not need to be sworn on oath, and some authorities accept it in place of an affidavit. Others insist on a notarised affidavit. We check what the receiving authority requires and draft the instrument in the correct form so it is accepted the first time.
Is an affidavit valid across different States in India?
Generally yes — an affidavit sworn before a notary is valid for use across India, though the stamp value follows the State of execution and some authorities have their own format or recency expectations. We draft to match the requirement of the receiving authority so the affidavit is accepted wherever it is submitted.
What is the difference between a notary and an oath commissioner?
A notary public is appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952 and can attest a wide range of documents including affidavits. An oath commissioner is appointed by a court to administer oaths and is commonly used for affidavits filed in that court. Both can swear an affidavit; we advise which is appropriate for your purpose.
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