eSign an Affidavit Online with Aadhaar
Draft and sign your affidavit digitally using Aadhaar OTP. Legally valid under the IT Act 2000 and the Indian Oaths Act, 1969. ₹15 per signature.
What is an Affidavit?
An affidavit is a written statement of facts that the deponent (the person making the affidavit) swears or affirms to be true. It's used as evidence in courts, for government filings, for passport applications, for name changes, for address proof, and for many other legal and administrative purposes.
In India, affidavits are governed by the Indian Oaths Act, 1969, which requires the deponent to make the statement under oath or affirmation. Historically, affidavits were sworn before a notary or oath commissioner on stamp paper. Today, with the IT Act 2000 recognizing electronic signatures, affidavits can be eSigned digitally. Many government services (Passport Seva, Income Tax, state portals) now accept Aadhaar eSigned affidavits, though some authorities still prefer notarized physical copies.
The most common types of affidavits include: name change affidavit, address proof affidavit, income affidavit, character affidavit, marital status affidavit, self-declaration affidavit, and gap year affidavit for students.
Who needs an affidavit?
Students
For gap year declarations, college admissions, scholarship applications, and character certificates.
Working professionals
For passport renewals, address proof for rental agreements, income declarations, and name change after marriage.
NRIs
For Indian government filings, property matters, and documents that need to be sworn in India while living abroad.
Businesses
For corporate affidavits during registration, GST compliance, FDI declarations, and regulatory filings.
Legal framework
Legally valid under Indian law
Affidavits are eligible for Aadhaar eSign under Section 3A of the IT Act, 2000. The Indian Oaths Act, 1969 requires the deponent to swear or affirm the truth of the statement. Aadhaar OTP authentication satisfies the 'affirmation' requirement because the signer's identity is verified by UIDAI at the time of signing. Some authorities (Passport office, certain courts) may still request a notarized physical affidavit on stamp paper, so it's worth checking with the receiving authority before relying solely on an eSigned affidavit. For most commercial and administrative uses, the eSigned version is accepted.
Primary reference: Section 3A, IT Act 2000 + Indian Oaths Act 1969
Important note
Stamp paper is still typically required for affidavits (₹10-100 depending on state). The eSign handles the signature; stamp paper makes the document admissible. Some courts and the Passport Seva Kendra may require additional notarization.
Essential clauses
- Deponent's full name, age, address, and occupation
- The phrase 'I solemnly affirm and declare' at the beginning
- Clear statement of facts being affirmed (numbered paragraphs)
- A statement that the contents are true to the best of the deponent's knowledge
- Date and place of execution
- Verification clause at the end ('Verified at [place] on [date]')
- Signature of the deponent (eSigned with Aadhaar)
- Notarization stamp if required by the receiving authority
Ready to eSign your affidavit?
Drop your PDF and get it signed with Aadhaar in 2 minutes. Just the deponent = ₹15 per affidavit.
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How to eSign online
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Draft your affidavit on stamp paper
Prepare the affidavit text on the appropriate stamp paper value for your state (₹10-100 depending on state and purpose). Scan or photograph it as a PDF.
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Upload the PDF to SignSetu
Drop your affidavit PDF into SignSetu. No formatting restrictions — any readable PDF works.
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eSign with your Aadhaar OTP
Enter your Aadhaar number, receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked phone, and the affidavit is digitally signed and affirmed in one step.