eSign Your Self Declaration Online with Aadhaar
Sign a self declaration form in 2 minutes with Aadhaar OTP. Legally valid for address proof, income, identity, and government filings. ₹15 per signature.
What is a Self Declaration?
A self declaration is a written statement in which an individual declares certain facts about themselves to be true, under their own responsibility. Unlike an affidavit (which is sworn under oath and usually requires stamp paper), a self declaration is a simpler document used for everyday administrative purposes where a legally sworn statement isn't required.
Common self declarations in India include: self declaration of address (when you don't have formal address proof), self declaration of income (for loan or scholarship applications), self declaration of identity (for certain KYC purposes), self declaration of marital status, self declaration of caste (SC/ST/OBC), self declaration of health status, and self declaration for COVID-19/travel requirements.
Self declarations became much more common after the pandemic, when many government and private institutions started accepting self-declared information to reduce paperwork. The search volume for 'self declaration' has grown +174% year-over-year, reflecting this trend. Most self declarations don't require stamp paper or notarization, making them ideal for Aadhaar eSign — the eSign provides the identity verification that previously required notary.
Who needs a self declaration?
Job seekers
Submit self declarations for pre-employment background checks, previous employment details, and education proofs.
Students
Use self declarations for college admissions, scholarship applications, and gap year explanations.
Freelancers and self-employed
Declare your income, business details, and professional status for loans, credit cards, and government schemes.
Individuals without formal documents
Self-declare address, identity, or income when you don't have the formal documents required for certain processes.
Legal framework
Legally valid under Indian law
Self declarations are fully eligible for Aadhaar eSign and typically don't require stamp paper or notarization. The Aadhaar OTP verification provides identity proof at the time of signing, which is the main concern with self-declared documents. False self declarations can have legal consequences (the person may be prosecuted for making a false declaration), so the identity verification is important. The eSigned PDF is accepted by most private institutions and many government offices.
Primary reference: Section 3A, IT Act 2000
Essential clauses
- Full name and identity details of the declarant
- Clear heading stating the purpose of the declaration
- Statement being declared (written in first person: 'I, [Name], hereby declare that...')
- A clause stating that the declaration is true to the best of the declarant's knowledge
- Acknowledgment that false declaration may attract legal consequences
- Date and place of declaration
- Signature of the declarant (eSigned with Aadhaar)
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Drop your PDF and get it signed with Aadhaar in 2 minutes. Just the declarant = ₹15.
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How to eSign online
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Draft your self declaration
Write a simple declaration stating the facts you're declaring. Use first person ('I, [Name], hereby declare...'). Export to PDF.
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Upload the PDF to SignSetu
Drop the self declaration into SignSetu. You're the only signer.
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eSign with your Aadhaar OTP
Enter your Aadhaar number, receive OTP on your linked mobile, and the self declaration is digitally signed and verified in one step.