Affidavit for Residential Address Proof

AFFIDAVIT FOR ADDRESS PROOF

I, ______________________, son/daughter of Shri ____________________, aged about ____ years, presently residing at ________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:

1. That I am a permanent resident of the above-mentioned address.
2. That the said address is my present and correct place of residence.
3. That I have no objection to the use of this affidavit as proof of my residential address for official purposes.
4. That the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION

I, the above-named deponent, do hereby verify that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Verified at __________ on this ___ day of ____, 20______

DEPONENT

Why is this affidavit used?

• To declare and confirm your residential address when no other valid proof is available or when authorities specifically ask for it.
• It works as a self-declaration on oath before a notary or magistrate.

When is it used?

• Government applications → PAN card, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar corrections, Ration Card, Driving License, etc.
• Court proceedings → when a party needs to show permanent residence.
• Banking/financial institutions → opening bank accounts, loan applications.
• Educational institutions → admission forms, scholarships.
• Employment → sometimes for joining formalities.

Purpose of this affidavit

• To establish identity and residence proof in absence of, or along with, other documents.
• To prevent fraud by making the person legally responsible for truthfulness.
• To serve as an admissible supporting document when official address proof is contested or unavailable.

Other documents often attached

• Copy of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, etc. (for corroboration).
• In the case of rented accommodation, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landlord may also be asked for.
• Notary attestation is usually required.

Important things to know

• This affidavit alone may not be accepted everywhere (example: Passport Seva Kendra generally insists on govt. ID proofs).
• Misrepresentation in an affidavit = perjury (punishable under BNS).
• Many departments now allow self-attested copies instead of affidavits, but courts and some govt. offices still require affidavits.

FAQs

Q1. Can an address affidavit replace Aadhaar or Voter ID?

No. It's a supporting proof, not a substitute for government-issued ID.

Q2. Who attests this affidavit?

A Notary Public, Oath Commissioner, or Magistrate.

Q3. Is stamp paper required?

Yes, usually ₹10 or ₹20 non-judicial stamp paper (varies by state).

Q4. Can it be used for a temporary address?

Yes, but it must be clearly mentioned as a "temporary address".

Q5. What if a false address is declared?

Legal action can be taken for perjury and fraud.