{"id":17177,"date":"2026-03-19T05:17:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=17177"},"modified":"2026-03-19T05:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:20:22","slug":"name-change-affidavit-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/","title":{"rendered":"Name Change Affidavit Format"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Name Change affidavit is a legal document that a person uses to inform the authorities about changing his\/her name. It is a sworn declaration made by a person on non judicial stamp paper and is certified by a Notary Public or First, Class Magistrate. This affidavit is one of the official documents that serve as proof of a change of name in government departments, and can be used for changing names in educational certificates, bank statements, and other legal documents.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Meaning_Of_Name_Change_Affidavit\" >Meaning Of Name Change Affidavit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Reasons_For_Name_Change\" >Reasons For Name Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Importance_Of_Name_Change_Affidavit\" >Importance Of Name Change Affidavit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Essential_Components_Of_A_Name_Change_Affidavit\" >Essential Components Of A Name Change Affidavit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Title\" >Title<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Personal_Details_Of_The_Applicant\" >Personal Details Of The Applicant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Declaration\" >Declaration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Reason_For_Name_Change\" >Reason For Name Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Future_Use_Statement\" >Future Use Statement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Truth_Declaration\" >Truth Declaration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Date_And_Place\" >Date And Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Signature_Of_Deponent\" >Signature Of Deponent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Attestation\" >Attestation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Name_Change_Affidavit_Format_Sample\" >Name Change Affidavit Format (Sample)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Verification\" >Verification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Procedure_After_Preparing_The_Affidavit\" >Procedure After Preparing The Affidavit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/name-change-affidavit-format\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meaning-of-name-change-affidavit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_Of_Name_Change_Affidavit\"><\/span>Meaning Of Name Change Affidavit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Name Change Affidavit is a formal statement that specifies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The old name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reason for changing the name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirmation that the change is made voluntarily and legally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When the affidavit is notarized it is considered a legally binding document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reasons-for-name-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_For_Name_Change\"><\/span>Reasons For Name Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An affidavit for a change of name might be necessary in instances where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After marriage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After divorce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correction of spelling errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adoption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religious conversion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal or numerological reasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change of surname<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"importance-of-name-change-affidavit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_Of_Name_Change_Affidavit\"><\/span>Importance Of Name Change Affidavit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acts as legal proof of name change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required for updating Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Bank records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps maintain consistency in personal documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents identity confusion and legal disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"essential-components-of-name-change-affidavit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Components_Of_A_Name_Change_Affidavit\"><\/span>Essential Components Of A Name Change Affidavit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Title\"><\/span>Title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly mention: \u201cAFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF NAME\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal-details-of-the-applicant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Details_Of_The_Applicant\"><\/span>Personal Details Of The Applicant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Old Name<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Name<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father\u2019s \/ Husband\u2019s Name<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Address<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"declaration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Declaration\"><\/span>Declaration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A formal statement declaring the change of name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reason-for-name-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_For_Name_Change\"><\/span>Reason For Name Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brief explanation for changing the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"future-use-statement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Use_Statement\"><\/span>Future Use Statement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An announcement that the new name will be the one used in all future records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"truth-declaration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Truth_Declaration\"><\/span>Truth Declaration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A confirmation that the affidavit is truthful and not made for the purpose of committing fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"date-and-place\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Date_And_Place\"><\/span>Date And Place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where and when the affidavit is executed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signature-of-deponent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signature_Of_Deponent\"><\/span>Signature Of Deponent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Signature or thumb impression of the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attestation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attestation\"><\/span>Attestation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Signature and seal of the Notary Public or Magistrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"name-change-affidavit-format-sample\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_Change_Affidavit_Format_Sample\"><\/span>Name Change Affidavit Format (Sample)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF NAME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I, [Old Name], son\/daughter\/wife of [Father&#8217;s\/Husband&#8217;s Name], aged [Age] years, residing at [Full Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My name is [Old Name] as per my official records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My name has been changed by me from [Old Name] to [New Name].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I changed my name because of [Reason, marriage \/ correction \/ personal reasons].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From now on, I will be known and identified as [New Name] in all respects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This change of name does not have any fraudulent intention and is made by me in choosing my own will.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This affidavit contains facts which are true and correct to my knowledge and belief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DEPONENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signature: ____________<br>Name: [New Name]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place: [City]<br>Date: [DD\/MM\/YYYY]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verification\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verification\"><\/span>Verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I, [New Name], do hereby verify that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verified at [Place] on [Date].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signature of Deponent: ____________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attested by:<\/strong><br>Notary Public<br>Signature &amp; Seal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"procedure-after-preparing-the-affidavit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_After_Preparing_The_Affidavit\"><\/span>Procedure After Preparing The Affidavit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare the affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get it notarized by a Notary Public.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish the name change in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One local newspaper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One national newspaper (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update the new name in all official records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Name Change Affidavit is a significant legal instrument that formally reflects an individual&#8217;s change of name. It is the mechanism that makes personal and government records honest, legal, and consistent with each other. In essence, such a document can be considered as a real one if it has been correctly prepared and signed in the presence of a notary, and it is used as evidence in all subsequent legal and official instances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction A Name Change affidavit is a legal document that a person uses to inform the authorities about changing his\/her name. It is a sworn declaration made by a person on non judicial stamp paper and is certified by a Notary Public or First, Class Magistrate. 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