State the reason your signature changed, describe the old one, and confirm your new signature (drawn or uploaded) is your current operating one - get it notarized and submit to your bank/authority along with a fresh specimen signature card. Generate yours free, signature included.
Why Signatures Drift Over Time
A signature you gave a bank 15-20 years ago rarely looks identical today - age, a hand injury, or just years of writing your name differently all change it gradually. When that mismatch is significant enough, cheques get bounced, EPFO withdrawal claims get flagged, or a mutual fund transaction gets rejected for signature verification failure. This affidavit is how you formally bridge the gap.
Where This Comes Up
| Situation | What Typically Happens |
|---|---|
| Bank cheque/withdrawal rejected for mismatch | Submit this affidavit + visit the branch to sign a fresh specimen signature card |
| EPFO withdrawal claim flagged | Notarized affidavit submitted alongside the claim, per your EPFO region's process |
| Mutual fund folio signature mismatch | Notarized declaration submitted to the AMC/registrar (CAMS/KFin) along with the transaction request |
| PAN/Aadhaar signature update | Supports your correction request, alongside the respective portal's own update process |
Generate your signature change affidavit now
Fill in your bank details and reason for the change - draw or upload your current signature right into the document.
Open Signature Change Affidavit Generator →What the Affidavit Needs to Say
A clear signature change declaration typically covers:
- A brief description of your old signature as recorded (e.g. "a full cursive signature")
- The reason it changed - passage of time, hand injury, or however you'd describe it
- A clear statement that your current signature (appended below) is now your operating one
- Authorization for the bank/authority to update its records and verify future transactions against the new specimen
Most banks still want you to visit the branch in person to sign a fresh specimen signature card, even with this affidavit - it supports that process, it doesn't always replace it. Check with your specific branch.
What Stamp Paper Value Do You Need?
This varies by state - commonly ₹50 or ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper, though it isn't uniform. It must be attested by a Notary Public, and bring valid government ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or passport) when getting it notarized.
This is a reference format, not legal advice. Many banks still require an in-branch visit and fresh specimen signature card alongside this affidavit - check whether your specific bank needs both before assuming the affidavit alone is sufficient.
Signature Change Affidavit के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी
अगर आपकी signature समय के साथ बदल गई है और bank/EPFO records से match नहीं करती, तो एक notarized signature change affidavit पुरानी और नई signature को link करता है। यहाँ अपना affidavit free में बनाइए - signature भी document में सीधे draw/upload कर सकते हैं।