How do I write a self-declaration?
Begin with "I, (name), son or daughter of (name), aged (age), resident of (address), do hereby declare that", list the facts in numbered points, add that they are true to the best of your knowledge, and sign with the place and date.
Is a self-declaration the same as an affidavit?
No. An affidavit is sworn before a notary or magistrate on stamp paper. A self-declaration is signed only by you. Use an affidavit when the form specifically asks for one.
What happens if a self-declaration is false?
A false declaration can lead to the benefit being cancelled and to legal action, which is why the format includes a line accepting that.
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