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Affidavit format for trade licence

A sworn statement made before a notary, used by some municipal offices as proof that the premises and details in a trade licence application are true.

This is a sample, not an official form. Offices and states differ. Check this text with the issuing office before you sign, and use the office's own form if it gives you one. Govt License does not give legal advice.

What it is for

Use it only when the licence office asks for an affidavit. Many cities accept a self-declaration instead.

Who signs

The applicant signs in front of a notary public or oath commissioner, who adds a stamp and seal.

Used for

Attach these

  • Applicant's ID proof
  • Premises proof and landlord NOC, if rented

Fill in the blanks

Type in the boxes and the sample updates. Anything you leave empty stays a blank line you can write by hand after printing. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

AFFIDAVIT I, ________, son, daughter or wife of ________, aged ________ years, resident of ________, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows: 1. That I am the proprietor, partner or director of ________, which carries on the business of ________. 2. That the business is run at ________, and the premises are ________. 3. That I have applied for the ________ for the above business and the address. 4. That all the information and documents given with my application are true and correct. 5. That I will follow all the rules and conditions of the licence and will inform the authority of any change. 6. That nothing has been hidden and nothing false has been stated. DEPONENT VERIFICATION Verified at ________ on ________ that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that nothing material has been concealed. DEPONENT Signature: ______________________ Name: ________ (To be signed before a Notary Public or Oath Commissioner. Notary stamp and seal here.)

Common questions

What stamp paper is needed for the affidavit?
The value of stamp paper differs by state and sometimes by office. Ask the licence office or a local notary before you buy it.
Where do I get the affidavit notarised?
At any notary public, usually near the municipal office or the court. Carry your original ID and the unsigned printout.
Can I write the affidavit by hand?
A typed printout is safer. If you write by hand, keep it neat and match every detail with your documents.

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Trade license ke liye affidavit ka format kya hai?
Is page ka sample copy karke blanks bharein, print nikalein aur notary ke saamne sign karein. Sab details apne documents se milakar likhein.
Affidavit ke liye stamp paper kitne ka lagta hai?
Stamp paper ki value har state aur office mein alag hoti hai. Khareedne se pehle office ya notary se puchh lein.