How is this different from a name mismatch affidavit for myself?

This one declares that your father's or mother's name is spelled inconsistently across your own documents - not your own name. You (the child/applicant) execute it, describing the parent's name as it appears differently across the records in question.

What if the parent named in the affidavit has passed away?

You can still execute this affidavit - it declares the correct name based on other documentary evidence you have (an earlier certificate, ID, or family record), it doesn't require the parent themselves to be alive or to sign anything.

Father/Mother Name Error Affidavit Format

Q: Can I expand my father's initial for a passport application?

Yes - if your documents show only an initial (e.g. "S. Sharma") and you need the full name expanded, this affidavit is the standard way to declare the expanded form is correct and refers to the same person, alongside whatever supporting document has the fuller version.

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Quick answer

If your parent's name is spelled differently across your marksheet, Aadhaar, or PAN, you (the applicant) execute this affidavit declaring the correct spelling and confirming both variants refer to the same person. Generate yours free.

A Common, Easy-to-Miss Distinction

This is different from a general name mismatch affidavit about your own name - here, it's specifically your father's or mother's name that's inconsistent across your records (recorded one way on your 10th marksheet, differently on Aadhaar, for instance). You still execute the affidavit yourself, but it's describing their name, not yours.

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Fill in the correct and recorded spelling of your parent's name and the affected document - get it ready to notarize.

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Expanding an Initial for Passport or Other Use

If your documents only show your parent's initial (e.g. "S. Sharma" instead of "Suresh Sharma"), this same affidavit format works to declare the expanded name is correct - pair it with whatever document actually shows the fuller version as supporting proof.

If the Parent Has Passed Away

You can still execute this - it's based on your own documentary evidence (an earlier certificate, family record, or ID), not on the parent being alive to confirm it themselves.

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Disclaimer

This is a reference format, not legal advice. Stamp paper value and whether notarization alone is sufficient vary by state and by the requesting authority - confirm before submitting.

Father/Mother Name Error Affidavit के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी

अगर आपके parent का नाम marksheet, Aadhaar में अलग-अलग spelled है, तो आप (applicant) यह affidavit देते हैं, सही spelling बताते हुए। यहाँ free में बनाइए।

Frequently Asked Questions

This one declares that your father's or mother's name is spelled inconsistently across your own documents - not your own name. You execute it, describing the parent's name as it appears differently across the records in question.

Yes - if your documents show only an initial and you need the full name expanded, this affidavit is the standard way to declare the expanded form is correct, alongside whatever supporting document has the fuller version.

You can still execute this affidavit - it declares the correct name based on other documentary evidence you have, it doesn't require the parent themselves to be alive or to sign anything.

Father/Mother Name Error Affidavit: When It's Their Name, Not Yours