Affidavit for Residential Address Proof

**Sample PDF of the Affidavit is attached at the end.

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.