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Affidavit for opening Bank Account

This affidavit is required when a proprietor wishes to open a current account with a Bank. AFFIDAVIT is a formal written statement or declaration of certain facts made voluntarily on oath and signed in the presence of someone legally authorized to administer an oath, such as a notary public, oath commissioner, judges in the court, it is intended to be used as a proof in the courts or submitted in original with the concerned authorities who may fear for their safety. The person making the statement is called Deponent or Affiant. This affidavit is required when a proprietor wishes to open a current account with a Bank.

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1

Can two persons execute an affidavit jointly?

Ans.

Yes, two or more persons can execute an affidavit jointly subject to the conditions that each should dispose separately the facts which are within his own knowledge, and such facts should be stated in separate paragraphs.

2

What are the consequences of filing a false affidavit?

Ans.

Giving a false affidavit is a punishable offence and the criminal proceedings can be initiated against the deponent/affiant. If the false affidavit has been filed in the court proceedings, it amounts to contempt of court for which deponent/affiant can be prosecuted and punished.

3

Can affidavits be used as evidence under Evidence Act?

Ans.

No, affidavits cannot be used as evidence under Evidence Act as they do not comply with the requirements of law as the major part of it.

4

Does the form for Affidavit of Support need to be notarized?

Ans.

No, the sponsor must only sign the form. However, by signing an Affidavit of Support the sponsor certifies under penalty of perjury that the information and supporting documents provided are true and correct.

5

Who attests the affidavits?

Ans.

Affidavit can be attested by the Executive Magistrate.

6

Who can make an Affidavit?

Ans.

There is no requirement related to the age of the person making an affidavit. The following persons can make an affidavit:
1. Person with required mental capability for taking an oath
2. Person with enough knowledge of disputed facts
3. Person familiar with the applicable matter
4. Guardian for a minor
5. Attorney for a client
6. Personal representative or an agent

 

 

STEP 1

Fill in the blank spaces. Delete instructions highlighted in grey.

Fill in the blank spaces. Delete instructions highlighted in grey. E.g. Name, address, date etc.

 

 

 

STEP 2

Alternations: 

Add or delete a clause according to your needs.
Re-check the document.

 

 

 

STEP 3

Stamp Paper

The Stamp Duty value will be made available to you at your legaljini account on purchase of the document.

 

Stamp Duty Payment option 1

If you wish to print Agreement on Stamp Paper, you can buy from court/ Stamp office and said Stamp paper will be used as 1st page of Agreement. If you wish to have 2 copies of Agreement you should buy 2 Stamp Papers (one Stamp Paper for each copy)

 

Stamp Duty Payment option 2

If you have facility of franking for Stamp Duty payment at nearest bank, you need to print the Agreement & get franking done. If you wish to have 2 copies of Agreement you should frank 2 copies (one copy for each party)

 

 

 

 

Ledger Paper

The rest of the document must be printed on SINGLE SIDES OF A SHEET of Ledger Paper

 

Available at:

This Legal Size Green Paper is available at any stationery shop.

 

 

 

STEP 4

Printing on Legal Paper:

 

 

On Stamp Paper

The first page of the print should be taken on a Stamp paper of required value. Make sure to print only on the blank portion of the stamp paper. If you wish to know more about stamp papers, please contact our helpdesk.

 

On Ledger Paper

Rest of the document must be printed on SINGLE SIDES OF A SHEET of Ledger Paper.

 

 

 

STEP 5

Number of Copies Needed:

1 copy

 

 

 

STEP 6

Photographs & Signatures/ Thumb Impression & Initials:

The concerned parties should sign, affix their mark and recent passport size photographs against their names on the last page of the document.   

 

 

 

STEP 7

Witness Attestation (Both Parties):

Must be signed by the party (deponent) & the advocate identifying him.

 

 

 

STEP 8

Attached Documents:

The following documents need to be attached to this document:
1. Marriage Certificate;
Photo ID Proof of both husband & wife;
Husband’s address proof;

 

 

 

STEP 9

Registration/ Notary

Registration or Notary is mandatory for some documents. If you need clarification you may contact our Helpline at support@legaljini.com

 

 

Please notarise this document from the Notary Public at your nearest court.

You Need to Know:

Affidavit can be executed before and authenticated by Notary Public, Executive Magistrate or Oath Commissioner.

 

 

 

Please contact our Helpline if you have any difficulty.

 

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