Affidavits & Undertakings
Commonly searched as: Bayan-e-Halafi, Halaf Nama & Undertaking Guide Pakistan
Sworn declarations and indemnity undertakings executed under solemn affirmation on Rs. 100 non-judicial e-Stamp paper. Covers general Bayan-e-Halafi for government departments, third-party vehicle transfer affidavits, lost credentials declarations, financial guarantees, and court evidence sworn before Oath Commissioners.
1. What is this Document?
An affidavit (Bayan-e-Halafi) is a written solemn affirmation made on oath before an authorized Oath Commissioner appointed by the High Court, Notary Public, or Magistrate. It carries evidentiary weight under the Oaths Act 1873 and Civil Procedure Code. Making false statements on an affidavit is punishable as perjury with up to 7 years imprisonment under Section 193 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
2. When is this Document Used?
- Declaring factual truth under oath for government departments (NADRA, Passport Directorate, Higher Education Commission, Police)
- Submitting recruitment, service, or educational undertakings guaranteeing compliance with institutional codes of conduct
- Affirming the loss or misplacement of original credentials (CNIC, passport, driving license, educational degrees, vehicle registration files)
- Submitting sworn factual statements in Civil Courts, High Courts, or administrative tribunals
3. Who Needs It & What is Required?
Required Information
- Deponent full legal name, father / husband name, CNIC number, and residential address
- Specific numbered factual statements affirmed solemnly to be true to best of deponent knowledge and belief
- Verification clause affirming under oath that nothing has been concealed or misrepresented
- Signature and thumb impression of the deponent affixed in presence of the Oath Commissioner
Supporting Documents Needed
- Original computerized CNIC / NICOP and legible photocopy of the deponent
- Provincial non-judicial e-Stamp Paper (PKR 100 denomination) issued via 32-A Challan
- Relevant supporting evidence (e.g. police lost report, birth slip, or vehicle registration copy)
4. Step-by-Step Official Procedure
Draft Sworn Statement on ClicknDocs
Choose the appropriate affidavit template (General, Vehicle Biometric, Lost Sanad, NADRA Family) in ClicknDocs workstation with automated Urdu Nastaliq alignment.
Generate Rs. 100 e-Stamp Paper
Generate 32-A Challan on es.punjab.gov.pk for Rs. 100 non-judicial stamp paper. Pay at Bank of Punjab counter or via ePay Punjab.
Print with 4.5-Inch Header Clearance
Print the drafted statement on the e-Stamp sheet with 4.5-inch top offset to guarantee that text prints cleanly below the official security stamp.
Attestation before Oath Commissioner
Appear in person before an Oath Commissioner appointed by the High Court. Affirm truthfulness under oath, sign, affix thumb impression, and obtain the official registration stamp and register serial entry.
5. Official Fees & Timelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is legally authorized to attest an affidavit in Pakistan?
Under Pakistani law, only an Oath Commissioner appointed by the relevant provincial High Court, a Notary Public, or a Magistrate is legally empowered to attest affidavits.
Can an affidavit be submitted on plain paper without an e-Stamp?
No. Government departments, NADRA, education boards, and courts require sworn affidavits to be executed on official non-judicial e-Stamp paper (minimum Rs. 100 denomination) to ensure legal validity and prevent forged backdating.
What is the difference between an Affidavit and an Undertaking?
An affidavit (Bayan-e-Halafi) is a sworn statement affirming factual truths under oath regarding existing or past facts. An undertaking (عہد نامہ / تاحد) is a binding formal pledge promising to perform or refrain from specific future acts, often accompanied by an indemnity clause.