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Name Variation Affidavit
Generate a name variation affidavit online declaring that your name, recorded differently across educational, employment, or identity documents, refers to one and the same person, per Indian format.
By AffidavitWala.comUpdated 3 min read
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 7 more
- Languages
- English only
- 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 up to three differently recorded versions of your name across documents all refer to you.
Details You'll Need
Every affidavit needs your full name, father's/husband's name (or relation), age, and current address. For a name variation affidavit, you'll also need:
- Identity Document Type (optional)
- Identity Document Number (optional)
- Name Variant Appearing in Other Documents
- Additional Name Variant (optional)
- Additional Name Variant (optional)
- Documents Where These Variants Appear
- Purpose of Affidavit (optional)
Name Variation Affidavit: 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 Variation Affidavit
I, [Your full 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 correct and official name is "[Your full name]".
- That my correct name, as appearing in my identity and address proof documents, is "[Your full name]".
- That in certain [Documents Where These Variants Appear], my name has been mentioned differently as "[Name Variant Appearing in Other Documents]".
- That the names "[Your full name]", "[Name Variant Appearing in Other Documents]" refer to one and the same person, namely myself, and there is no difference in identity.
- That the variation in my name in the above-mentioned documents and records is only due to differences in the manner of recording or arranging my name and does not represent any different person.
- That I am executing this affidavit to clarify and confirm the above-mentioned name variations for all official, educational, employment, immigration, visa, and other legal purposes wherever required, and the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, 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].
DEPONENT
How to Make a Name Variation Affidavit Online
- Sign in to AffidavitWala.com with Google, or with your email address or mobile number. The account is free.
- Choose
Name Variation Affidavit
and enter your name, relation, age and address, plus the 7 details listed above. - Read the wording in the live preview. You can edit any line.
- 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 Variation Affidavit?
Generate a name variation affidavit online declaring that your name, recorded differently across educational, employment, or identity documents, refers to one and the same person, per Indian format.
What details do I need to prepare a Name Variation Affidavit?
Along with your full name, father's/husband's name, age, and current address, you'll need: Identity Document Type (optional), Identity Document Number (optional), Name Variant Appearing in Other Documents, Additional Name Variant (optional), Additional Name Variant (optional), Documents Where These Variants Appear, Purpose of Affidavit (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 Variation Affidavit in Hindi or Marathi?
Not yet. This affidavit is available in English only. 22 other affidavit types can be made in Hindi or Marathi.
How much does it cost to make a Name Variation Affidavit 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.