How to Get an AffidavitWala.com Affidavit Notarized in India
29 January 2026 · 6 min read
Drafting an affidavit and printing it on stamp paper gets you most of the way there — but an affidavit isn't legally complete until it's notarized. This is the step people most often get wrong, either by showing up without the right documents or with a badly formatted printout. If you generated your affidavit on AffidavitWala.com, the format and stamp-paper sizing are already correct — this guide covers everything else you need for a smooth notary visit.
What notarization actually is
Notarization is the process where an authorized official — a Notary Public appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952, or an Executive Magistrate — verifies your identity, witnesses you signing the affidavit, and formally administers the oath confirming the contents are true. They then apply their official seal, signature, and registration number to the document.
This is what gives an affidavit its legal standing: it's no longer just your word on paper, it's your sworn statement, witnessed by someone with the legal authority to administer that oath.
Where to get an affidavit notarized
Notaries Public typically operate near court complexes, registrar offices, and in many neighbourhoods as independent practice — look for a sign or ask at your nearest district court. Executive Magistrates are usually available at the local Tehsildar's or SDM's office. Some banks and larger organizations also have in-house authorized signatories for specific internal affidavits, though that's less common for general-purpose affidavits.
What to bring
To avoid a wasted trip, bring:
- The affidavit, already printed on the correct stamp paper — if you generated it on AffidavitWala.com, page 1 is already sized correctly, so most notaries won't ask you to redo anything
- A valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID, or driving licence)
- A passport-size photograph, if the affidavit format includes a photo box
- Any supporting documents referenced in the affidavit (e.g., the original certificate for a lost-document affidavit, if available)
Typical cost and time
Notary fees are generally modest — often in the range of ₹50 to a few hundred rupees, depending on the notary and locality — and the process itself, once you're in front of the notary, usually takes just a few minutes. The most variable part is the wait, which depends on how busy that particular notary's office is.
Common mistakes that cause rejection or delay
A few avoidable issues account for most notarization problems — and most of them come down to formatting mistakes that generating your document on AffidavitWala.com avoids from the start:
- Signing the affidavit before arriving — most notaries require you to sign in front of them, as part of witnessing it
- Using the wrong stamp paper value for your state or purpose
- Printing at the wrong scale ("Fit to Page" instead of "Actual Size"), so content doesn't align with the stamp paper's pre-printed layout — AffidavitWala.com's PDFs are pre-sized for this, so use "Actual Size" when printing
- Missing supporting documents the receiving office specifically asked for
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign the affidavit before going to the notary?
No — in most cases you should sign it in front of the notary, since witnessing your signature is part of what they're certifying. Bring it unsigned and sign when instructed.
What's the difference between a Notary Public and an Executive Magistrate?
Both are legally authorized to notarize affidavits in India. Notaries Public are appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952, specifically for this kind of attestation work. Executive Magistrates hold broader administrative and magisterial authority (typically at the Tehsildar/SDM level) that includes this power. For a standard personal affidavit, either is generally accepted — check if the specific office requesting your affidavit has a preference.
Can an affidavit generated on AffidavitWala.com be notarized the same day it's printed?
Yes, there's no waiting period — you can get it notarized the same day, as long as the notary is available and you have the required ID and supporting documents with you.
This is general information, not legal advice. For anything unusual or high-stakes, check with a practising advocate.