Affidavit for married Status

Last updated: October 16, 2025 Type: Affidavit Format Type: Affidavit Fill the Affidavit

Why and When is this Affidavit Used?

For the registration of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act/Special Marriage Act.
To establish marital status to apply for visa/passport purposes or immigration.
For appointments in government services for which married status needs to be mentioned.
To act as a testimony for marriage for the purpose of insurance, nominations, pension claims, etc.
Court cases in which marital status has to be legally verified.

Purpose of the Affidavit:

To legally affirm marriage details concerning the spouse, date, and place of marriage.
To confirm that the marriage was valid and conducted under the Hindu rites without violating any prohibited relationships.
To affirm that there are no existing spouses, as bigamy is prohibited under the law.
To give a sworn statement of marital status acceptable to government institutions, banks, embassies, and courts.

Importance:

Provides evidence of marital status when certificates are not available.
Stops fraudulent claims of marriage or bigamy.
Needed to transfer property and inheritance nomination be made after the marriage.
Helps in immigration or visa issues, which require a certificate of marriage.

FAQs on the Marital Status Affidavit

Q1: Is this affidavit the same as a Marriage Certificate?: No. The marriage certificate is issued by the Registrar of Marriages, whereas the affidavit is a self-declaration of marriage status. Often both are required.
Q2: Who requires this affidavit?: Passport office, embassies, visa authorities, marriage registrars, banks, and sometimes employers.
Q3: Can a single person also file a marital status affidavit?: Yes. Unmarried persons often file a single status affidavit (especially for marriages abroad).
Q4: Is stamp paper required?: Yes, usually ₹10 or ₹20 non-judicial stamp paper, attested by a Notary/Oath Commissioner/Executive Magistrate.
Q5: What details must be included?: Date & place of marriage, spouse details, religion, age at marriage, confirmation of no prohibited relationship, and citizenship.
Q6: Can it be challenged in a court?: Yes, if there are false statements. Since this is a sworn legal declaration, giving false information can lead to perjury charges.
Q7: Validity of this affidavit abroad?: Yes, if attested by an Indian Embassy/Consulate when required for foreign authorities.
Q8: When is it still mandatory even with a marriage certificate?: In immigration/visa cases, many countries (e.g., Canada, UAE) need both marriage certificates and affidavits for authenticity.

Downloads & Resources

affidavit-for-married-status_0.pdf (6.43 KB)

Legal Affidavit Document

AFFIDAVIT

I, ________________________________ S/o. / D/o. _____________________________ R/o ____________________________________________________________________, Age ________ do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:-

1. That I got married to Mr/Ms __________________________________________ S/o / D/o. Sh ______________________________________________________ R/o.______________________________________________________________ on ___________________ (date) at _____________________________________ according to Hindu rites and ceremonies.

2. That my date of birth is ____________________ and at the time of marriage I was __________ years old.

3. That I was unmarried till the time of marriage on ___________ (date) and/or I did not have any other living spouse at the time of marriage.

4. That at the time of marriage I was not related to __________________________ S/o / D/o. _____________________________ with the prohibited degree of relationship and not spinals as per the Hindu Marriage Act.

5. That I belong to Hindu Religion

6. That I am a citizen of India

Deponent

Verification:

Verified at ________________ on _________________ that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therefrom.