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Minor Name Mismatch AffidavitGuardian-executed reference format

Minor Name Mismatch Affidavit Format (Guardian-Executed)

Reference format · Last reviewed September 2026

This is a reference format, not legal advice. Exact wording and required stamp paper value vary by state and by the school/authority you're submitting to. Confirm current requirements with your notary or the concerned institution before relying on this.

When You Need This

If your child's name is spelled or formatted differently across their own documents - say, their birth certificate and their school admission records, or their Aadhaar and a previous school's transfer certificate - many schools and authorities will ask for a notarized affidavit confirming both names belong to the same child, sworn by the parent or legal guardian since the child is a minor.

If it's an adult's own name that's spelled differently, use our regular Name Mismatch Affidavit instead - this one is specifically worded for a parent/guardian speaking on behalf of a minor child.

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Answer a few quick questions and we'll generate the properly worded affidavit below - typed straight into the document, no leftover "[your full name]"-style instructions when you print.

Printing on your stamp paper: This format is designed to print cleanly on plain A4. If printing directly onto purchased judicial/e-stamp paper, do a test print on plain paper first and hold it against your stamp paper to check the text doesn't overlap any pre-printed header.

How to Use This Format

  • Confirm the required stamp paper value with your notary or the school/institution first.
  • Keep self-attested copies of both documents showing the differing spellings ready, along with proof of your relationship to the child (e.g. birth certificate).
  • The parent or legal guardian signs in front of a Notary Public - do not sign it beforehand.
  • Carry your own valid ID proof when visiting the notary.

Frequently Asked Questions

When your child's name is spelled or recorded differently across their own documents - for example, the birth certificate spells it one way and the school's admission records or Aadhaar spell it another - and a school or authority needs proof both refer to the same child.
A minor cannot legally execute an affidavit on their own behalf in most circumstances, so the parent or legal guardian swears the affidavit on the minor's behalf, declaring the relationship and the facts about the name discrepancy.
Yes. The regular Name Mismatch Affidavit is for an adult declaring a discrepancy in their own name. This one is worded for a parent/guardian declaring a discrepancy in a minor child's name, since the deponent and the person the affidavit is about are different people here.
There is no single stamp-paper value used across India for this - it varies by state and by the school/authority you're submitting to. Confirm the exact value with your notary or the concerned institution before buying stamp paper.