Here’s a standard affidavit format for Change of Name (commonly used in India). You can copy this and fill in your details:
Affidavit for Change of Name
AFFIDAVIT
I, [Old Full Name], son/daughter/wife of [Father’s/Husband’s Name], aged about [Age in Years], resident of [Full Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
- That my name has been recorded as [Old Full Name] in all my official records, certificates, and documents.
- That I have changed/changed my name from [Old Full Name] to [New Full Name] for all purposes and henceforth, I shall be known as [New Full Name] in all records, deeds, and documents.
- That my date of birth is [DD/MM/YYYY], and the same remains unchanged.
- That the reason for this change of name is [Reason – e.g., personal preference / spelling correction / after marriage / numerology etc.].
- That I hereby declare that henceforth in all records, deeds, and documents, my name should be read as [New Full Name] in place of my old name.
- That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.
DEPONENT
Verification
Verified at [City] on this [Day] of [Month, Year] that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed.
DEPONENT
Important Notes:
- Print this on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper (₹10, ₹20, or as required by your state).
- Affix your passport-size photo (if required).
- Sign in front of a Notary Public / First Class Magistrate / Oath Commissioner.
- Carry valid ID proof for attestation.