Affidavit for Address Proof Format

When and how to use this letter

An address affidavit is your solution when utility bills and property papers are in someone else's name, which is common for tenants, newly married couples, and young adults living with parents. The affidavit declares where you live and for how long, sworn before a notary.

Support the affidavit with secondary evidence: a rent agreement, the landlord's utility bill, or a letter from the property owner confirming your residence. An affidavit standing alone is weaker than one backed by even one supporting document, and officers notice the difference.

Get the details right. The address in the affidavit must match your supporting documents character for character, including house number, street, and area. Mismatches between the affidavit and the rent agreement are the most common reason for rejection.

A non-obvious tip: ask the receiving office whether they need a simple notarised affidavit or one attested by a gazetted officer. Some passport and government offices specifically require gazetted attestation, and discovering this after notarisation means paying twice.

State the duration of residence honestly. Offices sometimes verify with neighbours or the landlord, and an inflated claim of long residence can unravel the whole application. Keep a copy of the affidavit with your important documents, because you will likely need it again for the next application.

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