Do I always need a police report before this affidavit?

Not always, but it's commonly expected for higher-value or sensitive documents (like a government ID card or passport), and some authorities specifically require an FIR or Non-Cognizable Report copy alongside the affidavit. For lower-stakes documents, a straightforward affidavit alone is sometimes sufficient - check what the specific reissuing authority actually asks for.

What documents does this general format cover?

It's built to be adaptable - driving licence, PAN card, a government employee ID card, or most other official documents where a dedicated format doesn't already exist on this site. For a marksheet, passport, or vehicle RC specifically, check if there's a purpose-built format instead, since those often have their own specific requirements.

Should the affidavit commit to surrendering the document if it's later found?

Many formats include this as standard practice - a clause stating that if the original document is later recovered, you'll surrender it to the issuing authority rather than holding both the original and the reissued duplicate.

General Lost Document Affidavit Format (DL, PAN, Aadhaar)

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Quick answer

For a lost driving licence, PAN card, government ID, or most other official documents without a dedicated format, this general affidavit declares the loss and circumstances. Generate yours free.

Do You Need a Police Report First?

Not always - but for higher-value or sensitive documents (a government ID card, passport), it's commonly expected, and some reissuing authorities specifically require an FIR or NCR copy alongside the affidavit. For simpler documents, the affidavit alone is sometimes enough. Check with the specific issuing authority before assuming either way.

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Looking for a Specific Document Instead?

If you lost a marksheet, passport, or vehicle document specifically, check whether SarkariKagaz has a purpose-built format for it - those often need slightly different wording or additional steps (like a newspaper ad for a marksheet). This general format is for everything else - a lost gas connection voucher, ID card, or similar document without its own dedicated page.

Committing to Surrender If Found Later

Most formats for this kind of affidavit include a clause committing you to surrender the original to the issuing authority if it's later recovered, rather than holding onto both the original and the reissued duplicate.

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Disclaimer

This is a reference format, not legal advice. Police report requirements and stamp paper value vary by document type, issuing authority, and state.

Lost Document Affidavit के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी

Driving licence, PAN, या government ID जैसे document खो जाने पर, यह general affidavit loss और circumstances declare करता है। यहाँ free में बनाइए।

Frequently Asked Questions

Not always, but it's commonly expected for higher-value or sensitive documents, and some authorities specifically require an FIR or NCR copy alongside the affidavit. Check what the specific reissuing authority asks for.

It's adaptable - driving licence, PAN, government ID, or most other documents without a dedicated format on this site. For a marksheet, passport, or vehicle RC, check for a purpose-built format instead.

Many formats include this as standard practice - a clause stating you'll surrender any later-recovered original to the issuing authority.

Lost a Document? This General Format Covers Most of Them