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Self Declaration Letter Generator

Create a self-declaration for address proof, income, an education/employment gap, a name variation or marital status — and download a ready PDF.

स्व-घोषणा पत्र बनाएं — पता, आय, पढ़ाई या नौकरी में गैप, नाम या वैवाहिक स्थिति के लिए — और PDF डाउनलोड करें।Swaghoshna patra (self declaration) banayein — pata, aay, gap, naam ya marital status ke liye — aur PDF download karein.

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"I Accept the Above Declaration" — What It Means

Most online forms — government jobs, exams, scholarships, bank and KYC portals — end with a checkbox that says "I accept the above declaration" or "I hereby declare that the information given above is true". Ticking it is your digital signature on a self-declaration:

  • You confirm every detail you filled is true and complete
  • You agree to the terms written just above the checkbox — read them before ticking
  • If anything is later found false, the application can be rejected or cancelled, even after selection

When a form asks you to upload a signed self-declaration letter instead of ticking a box, use the generator above — fill your details, download the PDF, sign it and upload a scan.

Self Declaration Letter Format (Sample)

Address-proof example — the most common one:

I, [Your Name], S/o / D/o [Father's Name], residing at [Full Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that I am currently residing at the above address and this is my permanent/present address for all official purposes. I further declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place: ____   Date: ____   Signature: ____

Need it in Word? Click Copy text above and paste into Word or Google Docs.

How to Write a Self-Declaration

Keep it factual and in the first person. State who you are, the fact you are declaring, and a closing line affirming that the statement is true to the best of your knowledge.

  • Full name and relation (S/o, D/o, W/o)
  • Address
  • The specific declaration, numbered if multiple
  • A truth affirmation clause
  • Place, date and signature

Accepted In Place Of Certificates

Many Indian processes accept a self-declaration where obtaining an official certificate is slow — for instance an address self-declaration for bank KYC, or an income self-declaration for a college scholarship. Always confirm the format your authority expects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a self-declaration letter?
A self-declaration is a written statement in which you affirm certain facts about yourself — your address, income, a gap period, or that two differently spelt names are the same person. It is signed by you and submitted to an authority that accepts a declaration in place of a third-party certificate.
Does a self-declaration need to be notarised?
Often a plain signed declaration is accepted, but some authorities require it on stamp paper and/or notarised (then it becomes closer to an affidavit). Check the requirement of the office you're submitting to. For higher-stakes matters, prefer a notarised affidavit.
What is the difference between a declaration and an affidavit?
A declaration is a signed statement of facts. An affidavit is a declaration sworn before a notary or oath commissioner on stamp paper, carrying greater legal weight. Use a declaration where one is accepted; use an affidavit when the authority specifically asks for a sworn statement.
When do I need a self-declaration?
Common cases include address proof for KYC, income declaration for scholarships or subsidies, explaining a gap in education or employment, confirming that two spellings of a name refer to the same person, and stating marital status. This tool covers each with appropriate wording.
Is my data kept private?
Yes. The declaration is composed and turned into a PDF entirely within your browser. Nothing you enter is transmitted to or stored on any server.
What does "I accept the above declaration" mean?
It is the checkbox at the end of many online forms (jobs, exams, scholarships, bank KYC). Ticking it confirms that everything you entered is true and that you agree to the declaration text written above it — it works like your signature on a self-declaration. If any information is later found false, the form can be rejected or your selection cancelled.
Can I get the self declaration letter format in Word?
Yes. Fill the form, click Copy text and paste it into Word or Google Docs to edit further. Or download the ready PDF directly.
What should an address-proof self declaration say?
A typical line is: "I hereby declare that I am currently residing at [full address] and this is my permanent/present address for all official purposes." Choose "Address proof" as the purpose above and the tool writes this for you.

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