Affidavit declaring loss of original documents (PAN card, Aadhaar, degree certificate, property papers, etc.).
Notary Public or Executive Magistrate. Submitted to the issuing authority of the lost document.
File promptly after discovery of loss. Issuing authorities may specify time limits.
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A lost document affidavit is a sworn statement made by a person declaring that a specific original document — such as a passport, PAN card, Aadhaar card, degree certificate, marksheet, cheque book, property title deed, driving licence, or vehicle RC book — has been lost or misplaced. It is required to apply for a duplicate/replacement and is typically submitted alongside an FIR or police complaint about the loss.
Make this affidavit when you need to apply for a duplicate of a lost or stolen document. It is required by passport offices (for duplicate passports), banks (for lost cheque books, passbooks, or debit cards), educational institutions (for duplicate certificates), Regional Transport Offices (for duplicate driving licence or RC book), government departments (for lost certificates or permits), and property registrars (for certified copy of a lost title deed).
Lost document affidavits are made under the Oaths Act, 1969 and attested by a Notary Public under the Notaries Act, 1952. For passports, the Passport Manual under the Passports Act, 1967 requires both an FIR and an affidavit. For lost property documents, the Registration Act, 1908 and state-specific rules govern the procedure for obtaining certified copies.
Without a lost document affidavit, you cannot apply for a duplicate. Institutions and government departments will not process duplicate requests without this sworn declaration of loss. For lost property title deeds, delay in applying for certified copies can create complications in property transactions.
For important documents like passport, PAN card, and driving licence, an FIR from the local police station is typically required alongside the affidavit. For less critical documents, some authorities may accept just the affidavit. Check the specific institution's requirements.
It must state: your full name and address, the document type and number (if known), the date and circumstances of the loss, that you have searched for the document but cannot find it, that you have filed an FIR (if applicable), and that you indemnify the issuing authority against any misuse.
For a lost passport, both an FIR and a notarised affidavit are required by the Passport Office. Additionally, you must submit a newspaper advertisement (in one English and one vernacular newspaper) announcing the loss and requesting finders to return it.
Apply at your RTO with Form LLD (or the relevant state form), submit the lost document affidavit, a police report (FIR), your passport-size photographs, and pay the prescribed fee. The process typically takes 7–15 working days.
Yes, lost identity documents (PAN, Aadhaar) can be misused for identity fraud. File an FIR immediately upon discovering the loss, as the FIR creates an official record that the document was not in your possession at the time of any misuse.
Typically ₹20–₹50 non-judicial stamp paper, depending on the state and the document type. For valuable documents like property title deeds, some states require higher stamp duty. A notary will advise on the correct value.
For duplicate degree/marksheet from a university: submit the affidavit, FIR copy, and the prescribed application form. Some universities also require a newspaper advertisement. The process varies by institution — contact your university registrar.
Yes. If you have lost a sale deed or other registered property document, apply to the Sub-Registrar's office where the document was originally registered for a certified copy. You will need to submit the affidavit, FIR copy, and pay the prescribed fee.
Please confirm all of the following before proceeding with your Lost Document document:
Please confirm all eligibility conditions above to proceed. If you are unsure about any point, you may not be eligible for this type of notice.