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Name Change Affidavit After Marriage
Generate a name change affidavit after marriage online — a sworn declaration that your maiden name and married name belong to one and the same person, for updating Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and bank records in India.
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Free to make. You get a PDF and a Word file.
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At a glance
- Details to fill in
- Your name, relation, age and address, plus 8 more
- Languages
- English, Hindi or Marathi
- You download
- A PDF and a Word (.docx) file
- Printed on
- Non-judicial stamp paper (page 1)
- Attested by
- A Notary Public or Executive Magistrate
- Cost on AffidavitWala.com
- Free. Stamp paper and notary fees are paid separately.
What This Affidavit Is For
Declares that your maiden name and married name belong to the same person — the anchor document for updating Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and bank records after marriage.
Details You'll Need
Every affidavit needs your full name, father's/husband's name (or relation), age, and current address. For a name change affidavit after marriage, you'll also need:
- Maiden Name (before marriage)
- Married Name (after marriage)
- Husband's Full Name
- Date of Marriage
- Place of Marriage
- Marriage Certificate Number (if available)
- Father's Name (optional, for a fuller opening declaration)
- Marriage Solemnized Under (Act / Custom) — optional
Name Change Affidavit After Marriage: Sample Format
This is the wording AffidavitWala.com uses. Your details from the form replace the text in [brackets], and you can edit any line before you download.
Name Change Affidavit After Marriage
I, [Maiden Name], [S/o, D/o or W/o] [Father's or husband's name], aged about [Age] years, residing at [Your full address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
- That my maiden name is "[Maiden Name]", and prior to my marriage I was known by this name in all records and documents pertaining to me.
- That I was lawfully married to Shri [Husband's Full Name] on [Date of Marriage] at [Place of Marriage].
- That after my marriage, I have adopted my husband's surname/name and consequent to my said marriage, my name has been changed to "[Married Name]", and I shall henceforth be known and referred to by this name for all official, legal, and personal purposes.
- That "[Maiden Name]" and "[Married Name]" refer to one and the same person, namely myself, and both names denote the identity of a single individual.
- That this affidavit is being executed for submission to the concerned authorities for effecting the change of name after marriage, and for updating my name in official records including, but not limited to, Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank accounts, and other government and private records, and no part of it is false, and nothing material has been concealed therein.
VERIFICATION
Verified at [City] 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 therefrom.
Solemnly affirmed at [City] on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
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How to Make a Name Change Affidavit After Marriage Online
- Sign in to AffidavitWala.com with Google, or with your email address or mobile number. The account is free.
- Choose
Name Change Affidavit After Marriage
and enter your name, relation, age and address, plus the 8 details listed above. - Read the wording in the live preview. You can edit any line.
- Choose English, Hindi or Marathi, then download the PDF and the Word file.
- Print page 1 of the PDF on non-judicial stamp paper of the value your state requires.
- Sign it as the deponent, and have it notarized or attested by a Notary Public or Executive Magistrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Name Change Affidavit After Marriage?
Generate a name change affidavit after marriage online — a sworn declaration that your maiden name and married name belong to one and the same person, for updating Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and bank records in India.
What details do I need to prepare a Name Change Affidavit After Marriage?
Along with your full name, father's/husband's name, age, and current address, you'll need: Maiden Name (before marriage), Married Name (after marriage), Husband's Full Name, Date of Marriage, Place of Marriage, Marriage Certificate Number (if available), Father's Name (optional, for a fuller opening declaration), Marriage Solemnized Under (Act / Custom) — optional.
Do I need to print this on stamp paper?
Yes. Page 1 of the generated PDF is sized for direct printing on non-judicial stamp paper (21.7 × 30 cm); the required denomination varies by state — see the state-wise stamp duty reference on the Services page. Any additional pages print on plain A4.
Is a self-drafted affidavit accepted, or do I need a lawyer?
A self-drafted affidavit is legally valid as long as it's printed on the correct stamp paper, signed by the deponent, and notarized/attested by a Notary Public or Executive Magistrate. AffidavitWala.com generates properly formatted, commonly-accepted wording for standard declarations like this one — for unusual, contested, or high-value matters, consult a lawyer before filing.
Can I make a Name Change Affidavit After Marriage in Hindi or Marathi?
Yes. AffidavitWala.com makes this affidavit in English, Hindi or Marathi. Choose the language in the form, and the PDF and the Word file come in that language.
How much does it cost to make a Name Change Affidavit After Marriage online?
Making it on AffidavitWala.com is free. You need a free account to generate it. You pay separately for the stamp paper and for the notary or attestation fee.