Affidavit

Affidavit is a declaration of facts made in writing and sworn before a person having the authority to administer oath. All affidavits are verified statements and printed on Stamp papers of different denominations Creation of an Affidavit: In order to create an affidavit, an individual should have attained majority and should be in a position to understand the nature of the contents sworn. Essential Features Of An Affidavit: An Affidavit should be in writing It must be a declaration made by an individual It must relate to facts alone It must be made in the first person It must be sworn before an officer or magistrate who is authorized to administer oath. Following are examples of the commonly used affidavits in India: Name Change Affidavits General Name Change Affidavit Change of Name After Marriage Affidavit Change of Name of Minor Affidavit One and the Same Person Affidavit Change of Signature Affidavit Address Proof Affidavit Proof of Date of Birth Affidavit Income Proof Affidavit Joint Affidavit for Registration of Marriage Affidavit for No-criminal record Affidavit for Claim Settlement in Bank Affidavit for Issue of Duplicate Certificates/Documents/Mark lists First Child Affidavit Affidavit for Educational Loan Anti Ragging Affidavit Affidavit for gap in education/employment. Swearing of a false affidavit can make a person liable to be charged under the Indian Penal Code for the offence of Perjury.