Instant (self-prepared)
Free (notarization: ₹20-100)
All citizens
Everyone for various government and official applications
Check what needs to be declared (income, address, relationship, etc.).
Write clear statement declaring facts truthfully.
Add name, address, date, and specific declaration.
Sign declaration with date.
Visit notary for attestation if needed.
Attach to application as required.
To update details on your Self-Declaration Forms — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your Self-Declaration Forms (https://www.india.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your Self-Declaration Forms.
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your Self-Declaration Forms from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://www.india.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Self-Declaration Forms", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Self-Declaration Forms will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your Self-Declaration Forms, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://www.india.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your Self-Declaration Forms is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
For income proof, address proof, relationship proof, no objection, undertakings, etc.
Not always. Some applications accept self-attested declarations.
False declarations can lead to rejection, legal action, and penalties.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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