Date of Birth Correction Affidavit

By shagun , 5 September 2025
Format/Affidavit

AFFIDAVIT FOR DATE OF BIRTH CORRECTION

I, ______________________, son/daughter of Shri ____________________, aged about ____ years, residing at ___________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under:

  1. That my correct date of birth is ________/________/______ (in words: ______________________).
  2. That due to a clerical/typographical mistake, my date of birth has been wrongly entered/recorded as _________/_________/______ in ___________________ (mention document: e.g., School Records / Aadhaar / Passport / Service Records, etc.).
  3. That I declare my correct date of birth as ________/_______/______ and request that the same be treated as final and correct.
  4. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of submitting to the concerned authority for correction/rectification of my date of birth.
  5. That the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION

I, the deponent above named, do hereby verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge and belief. Verified at __________ on this _____ day of ____, 20___.

DEPONENT

Why is this affidavit used?

To officially declare and confirm the correct Date of Birth (DOB) when there is a clerical, typographical, or documentary error in school records, government IDs, service registers, or other official papers.

It serves as a sworn statement for the authority to process correction requests.

When is it used?

  • Education records → correction in school leaving certificate, mark sheets, or university records.
  • Government IDs → Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License.
  • Employment/service matters → correction in service book, pension records.
  • Court/Legal filings → whenever proof of correct DOB is disputed.
  • Birth certificate rectification → at the municipal or registrar office.

Purpose of this affidavit

  • To remove discrepancies between different documents.
  • To create a legally valid self-declaration on oath, binding the deponent to their claim.
  • To help authorities decide whether to correct DOB entries in their records.

Other documents usually attached

  • Proof of correct DOB → Birth Certificate, School Admission Register extract, Hospital Records.
  • Proof of wrong entry → the document where the DOB is wrongly mentioned (e.g., Aadhaar, Passport, School Certificate).
  • ID Proof → Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN card.

Important points

  • Some authorities (like the Passport Office) do not rely only on affidavits → they ask for supporting documents.
  • Wrong declaration = perjury
  • Affidavits should be executed on non-judicial stamp paper (₹10–₹20, varies by state).
  • Attestation by Notary/Oath Commissioner/Magistrate is mandatory.

FAQs

Q1. Can I change my date of birth only through affidavit?

No. Affidavit supports your application, but you need documentary proof for correction.

Q2. Is an affidavit valid for Passport DOB correction?

Passport office usually asks for Birth Certificate; an affidavit alone is not sufficient.

Q3. Who can swear this affidavit?

The individual seeking correction (or guardian, if minor).

Q4. Is an affidavit accepted for school/university DOB correction?

Yes, generally along with Birth Certificate and application.

Q5. What if I knowingly declare a false DOB?

You may face criminal charges for a false affidavit, and your application will be rejected.

Format Type
Affidavit

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