Stamp Paper for Affidavits: Which Value Do You Need? (Plus How AffidavitWala.com Sizes Your PDF)
12 February 2026 · 6 min read
An affidavit isn't complete without the right stamp paper — but "right" depends on which state you're in and, sometimes, what the affidavit is for, which is exactly why this trips people up. Stamp duty in India is a state subject, so there's no single national answer. Once you know the right value, AffidavitWala.com takes care of the harder part: making sure your generated document actually lines up correctly when printed on it.
Why affidavits need stamp paper at all
Stamp duty is a tax levied by state governments on certain legal documents, and most affidavits fall under this requirement. Printing on non-judicial stamp paper (as opposed to judicial stamp paper, used for court filings) is how that duty gets paid for a sworn personal statement, and it's what gives the physical document its official character — a plain printout, however well-worded, isn't treated the same way.
How stamp paper values vary
Each state sets its own stamp duty schedule, and general-purpose personal affidavits (address proof, name change, income, and similar) commonly range from around ₹10 to ₹100 depending on the state — though some states or specific declaration types can require higher values. Because this changes over time and differs by state, always verify the current value with a licensed stamp vendor or your state's stamps and registration department before buying — don't rely on a number you saw somewhere online without checking it's still current for your state.
Physical stamp paper vs. e-stamping
Traditionally, stamp paper is purchased as pre-printed paper from a licensed stamp vendor, with the affidavit then typed or printed directly onto it. Many states have moved to e-stamping instead — a system (often run through SHCIL, the Stock Holding Corporation of India) where you pay the stamp duty and receive an e-stamp certificate, which is then attached to or printed alongside your document. Availability and the exact process differ by state, so check what your local sub-registrar's office or an authorized e-stamping vendor supports.
How AffidavitWala.com PDFs are sized for stamp paper
Once you buy the physical stamp paper, page 1 of any affidavit generated on AffidavitWala.com is pre-sized to 21.7 × 30 cm — matching how standard stamp paper is printed — so the typed content lands correctly without you needing to guess at margins or scaling. You still need to select "Actual Size" or "100%" in your print dialog rather than "Fit to Page," since some printer drivers silently rescale PDFs regardless of how they were sized, but starting from a correctly-sized document removes most of the guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I use the wrong stamp paper value?
The affidavit may be rejected by the office you're submitting it to, or in some cases you may need to pay the shortfall in duty plus a penalty to regularize it. It's always worth confirming the correct value before purchasing.
Can I reuse stamp paper if I made a mistake while printing?
Generally no — once stamp paper has been printed on and the print is wrong or misaligned, it typically can't be reused for a different document. Do a print test on plain paper first to check alignment before printing on the actual stamp paper.
Does AffidavitWala.com tell me which stamp paper value to buy?
The platform generates the affidavit document itself; the exact stamp duty value is set by your state government and can change, so always confirm the current value with a licensed stamp vendor or your state's stamps and registration department before purchasing.
This is general information, not legal advice. For anything unusual or high-stakes, check with a practising advocate.