Unmarried Certificate / Marital Status Affidavit Format
Affidavit · Last reviewed September 2026
This is a reference format, not legal advice. Whether this needs to be on stamp paper and notarized varies by the office you're submitting to - confirm the exact requirement (and stamp paper value) with them first.
When You Need This
Family pension claims by an unmarried daughter, government job verification, passport/visa applications, and various schemes ask you to formally declare your current marital status - this affidavit states you are a citizen of India and unmarried as on date.
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Answer a few quick questions and we'll generate a properly worded affidavit below - typed straight into the document, no leftover "[your name]"-style instructions when you print.
Click anywhere in the document above to fine-tune the wording before printing - the notary's date and place are left blank on purpose.
Buy non-judicial stamp paper of the value required by your notary or the office you're submitting to - this varies by state.
Have the affidavit typed or printed on the stamp paper.
Sign it in front of a Notary Public - do not sign it beforehand.
Submit it along with any other documents the office has asked for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly for family pension claims by an unmarried daughter, government job verification, passport/visa applications, some scholarship or hostel admission forms, and certain state government schemes that ask you to declare your current marital status.
Usually yes, if it's being submitted for a formal purpose like family pension or government employment - most departments want it on non-judicial stamp paper, signed before a Notary Public. Check the specific requirement of the office you're submitting to.
It serves the same purpose in most cases, but some countries' visa/immigration authorities want a certificate issued by a specific government office (like the Sub-Divisional Magistrate) rather than a self-sworn affidavit. Check the exact requirement of the embassy or authority you're applying to before relying on this format alone.
This format specifically declares you have never been married. If you were previously married and are now divorced or widowed, you need a different declaration stating your current marital status (divorced/widowed) along with supporting documents like a divorce decree or death certificate - not this "never married" format.
There's no single central "unmarried record" in India, so this sworn declaration itself is usually accepted as sufficient proof by most authorities. Some offices may additionally ask for a local enquiry, a certificate from your Gram Panchayat/local body, or two witnesses.