How to write and use an affidavit: A step-by-step guide for businesses in India.

Draft.

Create your affidavit quickly using Adobe Acrobat’s guided tools that help structure your statement and ensure all necessary legal details are included. Draft with confidence, knowing your document will meet legal standards under Indian law.

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Review.

Carefully check every section of your affidavit to confirm accuracy and compliance. Easily make edits, collaborate with legal advisors, and share drafts to ensure the final version is correct before signing.

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Sign & submit.

Securely e-sign your affidavit online and collect additional signatures if needed. Track the signing process in real-time, receive updates when it’s complete, and download a legally binding copy, ready to submit.

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1. Create a title and caption:

• Include a clear title that reflects your name and the case details (e.g., “Affidavit of [Your Name]”).
• Add the name and location of the court (or legal matter) where the affidavit will be submitted.

2. Introduce yourself and swear an oath:

• State your full name, age, occupation, and address.
• Declare that the information you are providing is true to the best of your knowledge.

3. Write a factual statement:

• List the facts in numbered paragraphs in chronological order, keeping each paragraph to one point.
• Avoid opinions - only include objective facts. If personal beliefs are necessary, clearly label them as such.

4. Attach supporting documents (if needed):

• Gather additional evidence such as financial records, receipts, or photographs to support your claims.
• Label each attachment as “Exhibit A,” “Exhibit B,” etc., and refer to them in the factual statement.

5. Complete the closing statement of truth:

• Reaffirm that everything stated is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
• Add a sentence like: “I make this affidavit in good faith, believing the contents to be true.

6. Sign and witness the affidavit:

• Sign the document in front of an authorised witness (e.g., notary public, justice of the peace, or solicitor).
• Allow the witness to sign, date, and provide their details in the jurat section.

7. Review and finalise with confidence:

• Verify that all information is accurate and free of errors.
• Use tools like Adobe Acrobat to prepare, sign digitally, and securely share your affidavit with relevant parties.