Affidavit of Residence (Address Proof)

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A simple affidavit declaring a person’s residential address and period of residence, for use where documentary address proof is unavailable or needs support.

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Template for general reference only; not legal advice. Adapt it to your facts and have it checked by an advocate before use.

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What this draft covers

  • Current address and period of residence
  • Nature of occupation: owner, tenant, licensee or family member
  • Supporting documents
  • Purpose of the affidavit

When to use it

Use for address proof for a bank, school admission, gas or electricity connection or similar purposes.

Format: Editable Word document (.docx), 2 pages.

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[On stamp paper of the applicable value]

AFFIDAVIT

I, [full name], aged about [●] years, [occupation], residing at [address], [PAN / Aadhaar: last four digits ●], do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under:

1. I have been residing at [full address with PIN code] since [month, year].

2. I reside there as [owner / tenant / licensee under leave and licence agreement dated ● / family member of the owner, [name], my [relationship]].

3. In support, I annex copies of [electricity bill / property tax bill / registered leave and licence agreement / letter from the owner], which are true copies.

4. My permanent address is [same as above / ●].

5. I make this affidavit for submission to [name of bank / institution / authority] for the purpose of [●].

Whatever is stated above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing …

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Can I edit it?

Yes. Every draft is an editable Word document. Fill in the blanks and adapt the clauses to your facts.

Does it need stamping or registration?

Many property and transfer documents attract stamp duty, and some must be registered. Check the stamp and registration requirements for your document and State, or ask your advocate.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is a template for reference. Have it checked by an advocate before you rely on it.

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