Name Change Affidavit Drafting & Notarization Guide

What Is a Name Change Affidavit?

An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation for use as evidence in civil proceedings. In a name change, the deponent declares that they have relinquished their old name and assumed a new legal identity.

Key Information That Must Be Included

• Deponent Identity: Current legal name, age, gender, and father's / husband's name.
• Residential Address: Permanent and present address matching your identity records.
• The New Name: The proposed new full name spelled with exact precision.
• Declaration of Identity: Explicit statement that the old name and new name refer to one and the same person.
• No Fraud Declaration: Affirmation that the change is made voluntarily without intention to deceive or commit criminal acts.

Stamp Paper & Duty Values Across India

Under the Indian Stamp Act, affidavits must be executed on non-judicial stamp paper or e-stamp paper:

• Delhi NCR: ₹10 or ₹20 e-stamp paper.
• Maharashtra & Karnataka: ₹100 stamp paper standard.
• Uttar Pradesh & Haryana: ₹10 to ₹50 e-stamp paper.

Notary Public vs Magistrate Attestation

For Gazette of India notifications, an attestation by a duly registered Notary Public (appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952) is universally accepted. The notary must affix their official seal, registration number, signature, and notary adhesive stamps.