This is a reference format, not legal advice. Some authorities want the mother to co-sign this affidavit, especially for a remarriage-related name change - check the specific requirement first.
When You Need This
Older certificates that only recorded your father's name, a spelling error in your mother's name, or a name change after her remarriage - all commonly need this affidavit for passport, Aadhaar, or exam-form purposes.
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- Buy non-judicial stamp paper of the value required by your notary or the authority you're submitting to.
- Sign it in front of a Notary Public - do not sign it beforehand.
- Have your mother co-sign it too if your authority asks for that.
- Submit it along with your mother's current ID proof (and marriage certificate, for a remarriage-related change).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is one of the most common uses of this affidavit - many older school and government records only asked for the father's name, but current forms (passport, Aadhaar, many exams) ask for both parents. This affidavit lets you formally declare your mother's name for inclusion in current records.
It doesn't change your own identity, but it can cause a mismatch between the mother's name on your birth certificate/old records and her current name - this affidavit explains that mismatch and confirms she is the same person.
Most authorities (passport office, UIDAI, exam boards) require this on non-judicial stamp paper, notarized - check the specific requirement of the authority you're submitting to.
Some authorities accept a self-declaration by the applicant alone; others prefer the mother to also sign, especially if her own name has changed. If in doubt, have your mother join as a co-signatory - check with your specific authority.
Whatever shows your mother's correct/current name - her Aadhaar card, PAN card, or (for a remarriage-related change) her marriage certificate - alongside this affidavit.