When to Use a One and Same Person Affidavit
If your educational marksheets read "Anil Kumar Sharma", your PAN card reads "Anil K. Sharma", and your Aadhaar lists "Anil Sharma", you are not changing your identity — you are merely establishing that all these historical variants denote the same living individual. A sworn One and Same Person Affidavit is widely accepted by EPFO for PF claims, banks for deceased claims, and universities for degree verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally no. It is an independent sworn legal instrument used directly with specific requesting authorities (such as banks, EPFO, or visa consulates).