Affidavit for Correction of Father’/Mother’s or Child's Name
**Sample PDF of the Affidavit is attached at the end.
Why this Affidavit is Used
To legally declare the correct spelling or full name of a parent/child in case of an error in the Birth Certificate or registration records.
It acts as a supporting document when applying for correction in government records like:
- Birth certificate
- School records
- Aadhaar, Passport, PAN card, etc.
When It is Used
- When the father's/mother's/child's name has been wrongly entered in the birth record.
- For school/college admissions, where the name mismatch creates issues.
- While applying for a passport/visa, the name spelling must exactly match across documents.
- For property succession, inheritance, or legal claims requiring accurate identity details.
Purpose
- To rectify clerical/spelling mistakes in birth records.
- To provide legal backing for correction requests before municipal or state authorities.
- To ensure that all official documents carry a uniform name.
- To avoid future disputes in education, employment, or property matters.
FAQs
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Q1. Is this affidavit enough to correct a birth certificate?
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Not alone. Along with the affidavit, you must apply to the Municipal Corporation/Birth Registrar with supporting documents (school records, Aadhaar, hospital records).
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Q2. Who prepares and attests this affidavit?
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The deponent (parent/guardian) prepares it. It must be attested by a Notary Public, Oath Commissioner, or Magistrate.
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Q3. Can this affidavit be used for surname changes too?
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Yes, but for a complete name change, you may also need a Name Change Affidavit + Gazette Notification.
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Q4. Why is place of birth included in the affidavit?
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To link the affidavit directly to the birth record entry and avoid misuse.
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Q5. Does this affidavit have to be submitted in original?
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Yes, Authorities usually require the original notarised affidavit with the correction request.
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AFFIDAVIT
I, __________________________ (W/o, S/o, D/o) __________________________, resident of ______________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
- That the correct spelling of the name of my (father / mother / child) is __________________________.
- That at the time of registration of birth, the name was wrongly entered as __________________________.
- That I hereby state that the accurate name/father's name/mother's name is __________________________.
- That I further declare that the place of birth is __________________________.
- This statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Deponent
VERIFICATION
Verified at ___________________ on this ______ day of ______, 20__, 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 therein.
Deponent
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