Affidavit of good character
Declaring a clean record for a job, licence or verification.
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How the paper begins
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AFFIDAVIT
(Good character)
I, Anil Verma son of Shri Ramesh Verma, aged about 31 years, resident of House No. 204, Sector 9, Shantipur, District Shantipur, Haryana, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1.That I have never been convicted by any court for any offence.
2.That no criminal case or first information report is pending against me in any court or police station.
3.That I have not been dismissed or removed from any service for misconduct.
4.That I am making this affidavit for a security guard licence.
DEPONENT
VERIFICATION: Verified at Amarnagar on this 12th day of October 2026 that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 4 of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.
DEPONENT
What to bring
Papers to bring
- Aadhaar card or another photo identity proof (photocopy; the original to show)
- Proof of your present address (photocopy)
- The job offer, licence form or letter that asks for this affidavit
- A police clearance or character certificate, if you already have one
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Where to go
Sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary and given to the employer or office that asked for it. A police verification or character certificate is a separate application: at the Saanjh Kendra or Sewa Kendra in Punjab, and through the police service portal in Haryana and Chandigarh.
Fee
The e-Stamp paper and the Oath Commissioner's or Notary's fee are paid at the counter; ask there for today's amounts.
Good to know
- If you have ever been convicted, or a case or FIR is pending against you, do not swear this paper as it stands; ask a lawyer how to state it. A false affidavit is an offence and can cost you the job.
- Come in person with the original identity proof: the Oath Commissioner or Notary must see you sign.
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
Punjab: affidavits are usually typed on e-stamp paper (buy it at an authorised e-stamp centre; check the current duty there) and sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary. Many state services now accept a self-declaration instead.
Haryana: use e-stamp paper (egrashry / authorised vendors; check the current duty) and swear before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.
Chandigarh: e-stamp paper from an authorised centre (check the current duty); sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.