Tag: Affidavit for Immigration

Why is an affidavit needed? How to get an affidavit in India


The word "affidavit" comes from a Latin word. Its literal meaning is "pledging one's trust." The difference between an affidavit and a deposition is that the affidavit is voluntary. Deposition, on the other hand, is not. The consensus is that affidavits are filed with supporting statements attached to the affidavit. Affidavits are often used and serve a variety of functions. However, it is not the same as a contract or an agreement. So what exactly is an affidavit?

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I believe I was born in Chennai around 1950, but there's no record of my birth. Can I still obtain a birth certificate or a similar document in this situation?


The Chennai Corporation can still help. They can issue you a Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC). This document confirms they couldn't find your birth record in their system, but it can still be useful.

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