Date of Birth Affidavit
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Affidavit declaring correct date and place of birth when official birth certificate is unavailable or when date of birth differs across identity records.
Documents required (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
- Identity proof of the deponent (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID)
- Proof of current residence
- School leaving certificate or hospital slip (if available)
- Non-judicial stamp paper as per state stamp rules
Key details
- Authority: First Class Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Notary Public
- Stamp paper / fee: Depends on state stamp rules (usually a low-value non-judicial stamp paper; check with the local notary office)
- How to submit: Physical attestation before Notary Public or Executive Magistrate
- Processing time: 1 to 2 days
How to apply
Verify Supporting Birth Evidence
Check available secondary records like school admission slips, immunization cards, or hospital discharge summaries to confirm accurate birth details.
Purchase State Stamp Paper
Buy a non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value as prescribed by your state government stamp rules.
Draft the Solemn Statements
Enter your exact date of birth, place of birth (village/town, district, state), parents details, and reason for issuing the affidavit.
Present Before Notary or Magistrate
Appear in person with your original identity documents and address proof before the authorized Notary Public or Executive Magistrate.
Complete Verification and Attestation
Affix your signature and thumb impression in the presence of the magistrate/notary and obtain official seal and notary register serial entry.
How to fill the form
- Write your complete date of birth in day, month, and year format clearly.
- State the exact town or village, district, and state of birth.
- Provide full parentage (father and mother names as per records).
- Clearly explain why an official birth certificate was not issued or why this affidavit is needed.
- Verify all details against supporting school or family records before signing.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing an estimated age rather than the exact calendar date of birth.
- Omitting the specific village, town, or hospital where birth took place.
- Attempting to change official school record birth dates without a competent court order.
- Signing the verification section without the presence of the attesting notary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can this affidavit replace a birth certificate permanently?
While many departments accept this affidavit for delayed birth registration, welfare schemes, or pension records, certain procedures like passport or overseas visas may require a formal Birth Certificate or Non-Availability Certificate (NAC) issued by the Registrar.
- Who can execute this affidavit for a minor?
For a minor child, the natural guardian (father or mother) executes the affidavit on the minor child behalf.
- Can I use this affidavit to change my date of birth in government service?
No. Government service rules generally prohibit alteration of birth dates entered in service books except under strict statutory service guidelines and within prescribed service time limits.
- What stamp paper value is required?
The stamp value depends on state stamp rules; usually a low-value non-judicial stamp paper is used.
- Where do I submit this affidavit after notarization?
Submit it to the concerned department, such as the municipal birth registrar, educational board, or pension office along with their prescribed application form.
More forms in Identity & Civic Documents
- Voter ID Registration Form (Form 6)
- New PAN Card Application (Form 49A)
- Fresh Passport Application (Adult Regular / Tatkaal)
- Ration Card - New Family / Member Addition Form
- Marriage Registration Application (Hindu & Special Marriage Acts)
- Aadhaar Enrolment & Mandatory Demographic Update Form
- Voter ID Form 8 (Correction of Entries & Shifting of Residence)
- Passport Annexure E (Standard Affidavit for Urgency / Tatkaal)