Name Change Affidavit Drafting & Attestation

The Legal Nature of a Name Change Affidavit

An affidavit is a written sworn statement of fact voluntarily made under oath or affirmation administered by an authorized attestation officer. In India, a Name Change Affidavit serves as the initial legal record of your intention to abandon your former name and adopt a new name for all legal and private purposes.

Essential Clauses in a Name Change Affidavit

• Deponent's full original name, father's name, age, and permanent residential address.
• Explicit declaration of abandoning the old name from a specified date.
• Declaration of the newly assumed full legal name.
• Clear statement that the deponent shall henceforth be known by the new name in all records, documents, and dealings.
• Statement confirming no fraudulent, criminal, or evasive intent.
• Formal verification clause sworn before a Notary Public or Magistrate.