AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR
I, {{full_name_of_parent_guardian}}, S/o / D/o / W/o {{father_s_mother_s_husband_s_full_name}}, aged {{age}} years, residing at {{complete_residential_address}}, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I am the father/mother/legal guardian of the minor child, and I am fully competent to swear this affidavit on behalf of the said minor.
2. That the name of my minor child is recorded as {{old_name}} in his/her birth certificate / school records / other official documents.
3. That the said minor child was born on {{date_of_birth}}, as per the birth certificate bearing registration number {{birth_certificate_registration_number}}, issued by {{name_of_issuing_authority}}.
4. That I have decided to change the name of my minor child from {{old_name}} to {{new_name}} for reasons stated below: {{reason_for_name_change_e_g_correction_of}}
5. That henceforth my minor child shall be known as {{new_name}} in all future references, official records, and documents, and the said name change is made in the best interest and welfare of the minor.
6. That this change of name shall not affect any existing rights, obligations, or liabilities of the minor and is being done purely for identification purposes.
7. That the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, and that no part of it is false and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.
8. That this affidavit is being executed for the purpose of updating the minor's name in official records including but not limited to school records, passport, Aadhaar card, and other government-issued documents.
VERIFICATION
Verified at {{place}} on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that nothing has been concealed therein.
DEPONENT
{{signature_of_parent_guardian}}
Name: {{full_name_of_parent_guardian}}
Relationship to Minor: {{father_mother_legal_guardian}}