📋 Affidavit Guide

Date of Birth Correction Affidavit: For Aadhaar, Marksheet & Late Registration

Written by the SarkariKagaz Team · Updated September 2026 · 4 min read
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An affidavit alone doesn't correct an official record

It's a sworn supporting document, not a replacement for the actual correction process with UIDAI, your board, or the municipal registrar. Each of those has its own application, and the affidavit is usually one piece of what you submit.

Three Different Situations, Three Different Processes

Situation What Actually Happens
DOB differs slightly across Aadhaar/marksheet/PAN Affidavit declaring your correct DOB, submitted alongside whichever record you're updating
Need to correct DOB on a Class 10/12 marksheet Affidavit + original municipal birth certificate + school records, routed through your school/board's own correction process
Birth was never registered within 1 year Late registration under Section 13(3) - a formal order process, affidavit is one required document, not the whole process
No birth certificate exists at all Get a Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC) from the local authority, then an affidavit from parents/elders confirming the birth particulars

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What Is Section 13(3) Late Registration?

Under Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, a birth that wasn't registered within one year of occurrence can only be registered later through a formal order - typically from an Executive Magistrate or your area's designated authority (the exact process can vary by state). An affidavit stating the parents' details and the actual place and date of birth is a required part of this proceeding, alongside whatever other proof of the birth you can provide.

Correcting a Board Marksheet's DOB

Boards like CBSE, ICSE, and state councils won't accept an affidavit as the sole basis for changing a certificate's recorded DOB. You'll typically need:

No Birth Certificate at All? The NABC Route

If municipal records genuinely have no birth registered for you, request a Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC) from the relevant local authority - this document confirms no record exists. You then pair this with a sworn affidavit from your parents or elder family members stating the actual birth particulars, commonly used for passport applications when no birth certificate is available.

What Stamp Paper Value Do You Need?

This varies by state - commonly ₹10, ₹20, or ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper is used for identity-related affidavits like this one, but the exact requirement differs by state and by the authority you're submitting to. Check with your notary or the concerned institution before buying stamp paper.

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Disclaimer

This is a reference format, not legal advice. The exact process for late registration, board marksheet correction, and NABC procedures vary by state and by institution - always confirm the current process with the specific authority before applying.

DOB Correction Affidavit के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी

अगर आपकी date of birth Aadhaar, marksheet, या PAN में अलग-अलग है, तो एक notarized DOB affidavit सही तारीख declare करने के लिए submit की जाती है - लेकिन याद रखें, यह अकेले official record change नहीं करता, बल्कि उस authority के अपने correction process का हिस्सा होता है। यहाँ अपना affidavit free में बनाइए।

Frequently Asked Questions

Under Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, if a birth wasn't registered within one year of occurrence, it can only be registered later on an order passed by a designated authority (commonly an Executive Magistrate, depending on your state's process). An affidavit stating the parents' details, place, and date of birth is a mandatory part of initiating that proceeding.
Not by itself. An affidavit alone cannot directly alter a board certificate. Boards like CBSE, ICSE, and state councils require the affidavit accompanied by an original municipal birth certificate and school admission records, submitted through the school/institution within their permitted correction timeframe.
When municipal or panchayat records don't have your birth registered at all, the local authority issues a Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC) confirming this. You then submit this alongside a sworn affidavit from parents or elder family members confirming the actual birth particulars - commonly needed for passport applications when no birth certificate exists.