Affidavit confirming that two different names on different documents refer to the same person — for passports, bank accounts, and education.
Notary Public or Executive Magistrate. Submitted to the authority requiring identity reconciliation.
No limitation. Execute promptly when name discrepancy causes document rejection.
This coverage is provided by a practicing advocate. Specific sections cited depend on the facts you provide during drafting.
A 'One and the Same Person' Affidavit is a sworn statement by an individual declaring that two different names (or a name with slight variations in spelling, initials, or order) appearing in different documents refer to the same person. It is used to reconcile name discrepancies across identity documents, educational certificates, property documents, bank records, and government ID proofs.
Make this affidavit when: your name is spelled differently in your Aadhaar vs passport (e.g., 'Ramesh Kumar' vs 'K. Ramesh'), your educational certificates use your full name while your Aadhaar uses initials, your name changed after marriage and old documents still carry the maiden name, there is a discrepancy between your father's name spelling across documents, or when applying for a passport/job/loan and inconsistencies in existing documents must be explained.
One and Same Person Affidavits are made under the Oaths Act, 1969, attested by a Notary Public under the Notaries Act, 1952. Passport offices, banks, insurance companies, government departments, and courts widely accept these affidavits to reconcile documentation discrepancies. For Aadhaar correction, UIDAI requires prescribed forms but may accept the affidavit as supporting documentation.
Document inconsistencies can delay or block: passport applications, property registrations, bank account operations, insurance claims, educational admission processes, and employment verification. A 'one and same person' affidavit efficiently resolves these issues without changing the underlying documents.
Typically when: name differs across documents (spelling variation, initials vs. full name, surname order), applying for a government document and existing proof has a different name version, claiming insurance or bank deposits where name on policy/account differs from current identity, or for university and employment record matching.
Both name variants (old/different name and current name), supporting explanation of why they differ (different documents recorded names differently, initials used in some contexts), declaration that both names refer to the same individual, reference to specific documents in which each name appears, and deponent's address and identity details.
Yes. Passport offices accept self-sworn affidavits explaining name discrepancies, particularly when accompanied by supporting documents showing both name versions. For significant discrepancies, a gazette notification of name change may be additionally required.
Yes. If your PAN name differs from your Aadhaar (a common issue causing e-filing errors), the affidavit helps. However, the better long-term solution is to update either PAN or Aadhaar to ensure exact matching. The Income Tax Department has an online facility to update PAN details.
Yes. If the name on a property title deed differs from the current owner's identity documents, a 'one and same person' affidavit is essential for registration and mutation. The sub-registrar and revenue authorities accept this affidavit to link older property records to the current owner's name.
Make at least 3–5 notarised copies — one for each institution/authority with which you need to submit it. Each copy must be an original notarised copy (not a photocopy). Notaries charge per copy notarised.
Yes. Insurance companies commonly accept this affidavit when the policyholder's name on the policy differs from the claimant's current identity documents. Submit the affidavit along with all available identity documents showing both name versions.
Yes. A name change affidavit declares that you have changed your name from one to another. A 'one and same person' affidavit declares that two name variants refer to the same person, without asserting an official name change. The appropriate document depends on whether you are changing your name or just reconciling a discrepancy.
Please confirm all of the following before proceeding with your One & Same Person 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.