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Affidavit Generator – Self Declaration (India)

Q: Is a self declaration the same as an affidavit?

No. A self declaration is a signed statement by you. An affidavit is a statement sworn before a Notary, Oath Commissioner or Magistrate, which is what many offices ask for.

Q: Do I need stamp paper?

It depends on the state and the office. Some accept plain paper or a low-value stamp paper, others ask for a specific amount. Confirm with the office where you will submit it.

Fill in your details, pick a format and get a ready affidavit in English or Marathi. Print it, save it as PDF or download it as a Word file.

1. Choose format

Type of declaration

Language of the document

2. Your details

Full name *

Relation

Father's / husband's name

Age (years) *

Occupation (optional)

Full address *

ID proof (optional)

ID number

Mask Aadhaar number (show only last 4 digits)

3. Details for this declaration

Submitted to (office / authority)

Purpose

Additional points (optional, one per line)

Place *

Date

Add Notary / Oath Commissioner block

Affidavit Preview

Your affidavit updates here live as you type. Placeholders (________) show missing details.

Review every line before signing. Sign in front of the Notary / Oath Commissioner if the office asks for a sworn affidavit. Stamp paper rules differ by state and office.

About the Toolvala Affidavit Generator

This free tool by Toolvala.in helps you prepare an affidavit or self declaration for use in India. You choose a format, enter your details once, and the document is written for you in proper legal wording, in English or Marathi. You can then print it, save it as PDF, download it as a Word file or copy the text.

What you can make

Name change / name mismatch: when your name is spelled differently in two documents.
Date of birth: to correct or confirm a date of birth.
Address / residence: as a self declared proof of residence.
Income: a declaration of annual income and its source.
Lost document: for a lost certificate, marksheet, card or similar paper.
Unmarried and unemployed: marital status and employment declarations.
General self declaration: write your own points for any other purpose.

How to use it

Pick the type of declaration and the language.
Fill in your name, age, address and the details for that format.
Check the live preview and fix anything marked with ________.
Print or save as PDF, or download the Word file.
Sign it, and get it notarised or attested if the office asks for a sworn affidavit.

Good to know

Your details stay in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Keep the same spelling of names as in your official documents.
Stamp paper value and notary rules differ by state and office, so ask the office where you will submit it.
This tool prepares a draft and is not legal advice. For complicated matters, speak to a lawyer.

Affidavit vs self declaration

What is the difference?

A self declaration is a signed statement by you. An affidavit is a statement sworn before a Notary, Oath Commissioner or Magistrate. Many offices accept only the sworn version, so check the requirement first.

Do I need stamp paper?

It varies by state, office and purpose. Some accept plain paper or a low-value stamp paper and some ask for a fixed amount. Ask the office before you print.

Is the generated draft legally valid?

It is a draft prepared from the facts you enter. It becomes valid only after you sign it and get it notarised or attested as required. This tool is not legal advice. Your data stays in your browser.