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A single wrong letter in your marksheet can hold up a college admission, a passport application or a government job verification. If your name, or your father’s or mother’s name, is misspelled in your 10th or 12th marksheet, you don’t have to live with it. You can get it corrected through your board, and an affidavit for name correction in marksheet is one of the key documents you’ll need for that.
This guide explains when the affidavit works, which documents your board will ask for, the step-by-step correction process, and how to get the affidavit drafted online with eDrafter.
Quick answer: To fix a spelling mistake in your marksheet, apply to your board through your school. Attach proof of your correct name (such as the school admission record, birth certificate or Aadhaar) and an affidavit for name correction stating the correct spelling. A spelling correction is different from a name change: changing your name entirely needs a gazette notification, and some boards also ask for a court order.
Name Correction vs Name Change in Marksheet: Know the Difference
Most applications get rejected because students file the wrong request. Boards treat these two cases very differently.
| Name correction | Name change | |
|---|---|---|
| What it means | Fixing a spelling or typing error so the marksheet matches your school records | Adopting a different name from the one recorded |
| Example | “Prya” → “Priya”, or a middle name missing from the marksheet but present in the school register | “Priya Sharma” → “Priya Verma” |
| Key documents | Application, school admission record, proof of correct name, name correction affidavit | Name change affidavit, newspaper publication, gazette notification, and a court order where the board requires one |
| Usually routed through | Head of your school | School or board office, as per board rules |
CBSE’s examination rules, for instance, treat correction of spelling and typographical errors in the candidate’s or parents’ names as a separate category. A full change of name is carried out only after a court allows it and the change is published in the official gazette.
If yours is a genuine name change, start with eDrafter’s Name Change Package. It covers the affidavit, the newspaper ads and the gazette notification for name change in one flow.
What If There Is a Spelling Mistake in My Marksheet?
Spelling mistakes in marksheets usually creep in at the registration stage, when a name is typed wrongly in the school’s submission to the board. The good news is that boards accept corrections when your school records show the correct name.
You have two practical routes:
- Get the marksheet corrected by the board. This is the permanent fix. You apply through your school with an application, supporting documents and a name correction affidavit.
- Use an affidavit to explain the mismatch. If the correction is still in process, or the board rejects it for technical reasons, an affidavit declaring that both spellings refer to you is widely accepted by colleges, employers and passport offices. A One and the Same Person affidavit is built for exactly this.
Either way, act early. A mismatch between your marksheet and your Aadhaar, PAN or passport only gets harder to fix as you add more documents carrying the wrong spelling.
Documents Required for Name Correction in Marksheet
| Document | Why the board needs it |
|---|---|
| Application to the board (through your school principal) | Formal request stating the incorrect and correct name |
| Original or attested copy of the marksheet | Shows the error |
| School admission form / admission register extract | Boards correct the name to match school records |
| Proof of correct name: birth certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card or passport | Confirms your correct spelling |
| Affidavit for name correction | Your sworn declaration of the correct name |
| Parent’s ID proof (if a parent’s name is wrong) | Confirms the correct spelling of the father’s or mother’s name |
| Board correction fee receipt | As prescribed by your board |
Different boards (CBSE, ICSE and the state boards) may ask for slightly different papers, so check your board’s latest checklist or confirm with your school office before you submit.
How to Correct Your Name in a Marksheet: Step-by-Step
- Compare your records. Check how your name appears in the school admission register, your birth certificate and your Aadhaar. The board will correct the marksheet to match the school record, not the other way round.
- Get your name correction affidavit. It should mention your name as printed in the marksheet, your correct name, your roll number, the year of the exam and the board, and a declaration that both names refer to you. eDrafter’s legal team drafts this for you online.
- Write the application. Address it to the regional office of your board, and have it forwarded by your school principal with the affidavit and supporting documents attached.
- Submit the application and pay the board fee. Most boards take applications through the school; some also accept them online or at the regional office.
- Collect the corrected marksheet. Once the board verifies your documents, it issues a revised marksheet. Then update the same spelling on your other records, including your educational certificates.
If you have also lost the original marksheet, you’ll need a separate affidavit for duplicate marksheet along with the correction request.
How to Get an Affidavit for Name Correction in Marksheet Online?
You don’t need to visit a stamp vendor or an advocate’s office. eDrafter has helped more than 1.3 million customers with legal documents since 2016, and the whole process takes a few minutes:
- Go to eDrafter and open Legal Documents.
- Select Affidavits.
- Choose the Name Correction Affidavit.
- Fill in your details: the name as printed, the correct name, exam details and the reason for the correction.
- Review the information you have entered.
- Click Proceed to Payment.
- Approve the draft that eDrafter’s legal team emails to you.
The final affidavit is printed on e-stamp paper of your state and delivered to your doorstep. eDrafter is an SHCIL-authorised e-stamp partner and is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, so your documents and personal data are handled securely.
Can an affidavit for name correction in marksheet be made online?
Yes. The drafting, stamp paper and delivery can all be done online. After delivery, you sign the affidavit and get it attested as your board requires. Some boards specify the attesting authority, such as a First Class Magistrate, so check this before getting it attested.
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Stamp Duty on a Name Correction Affidavit
Each state sets its own stamp duty on affidavits, so the stamp paper value depends on where you execute the affidavit.
For example, in Maharashtra the minimum stamp duty on affidavits was raised from ₹100 to ₹500 in October 2024. A circular issued later that month clarified that affidavits and declarations submitted to government authorities are exempt. Since rules like these change, confirm what your board accepts before you buy stamp paper.
When you order through eDrafter, the correct state e-stamp paper is selected for you, which avoids the common mistake of submitting an affidavit on the wrong denomination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I correct a spelling mistake in my 10th marksheet after many years?
Generally yes, if it is a genuine spelling or typing error and your school admission record shows the correct name. Boards are stricter about time limits for other corrections, such as date of birth, so check your board’s current rules.
Is an affidavit enough to correct my name in a marksheet?
No. The affidavit is a supporting document. The board corrects the marksheet only after it receives your application, the school’s records and proof of the correct name.
Who should attest the name correction affidavit?
An affidavit has to be signed and attested as an oath. Some boards ask for attestation by a particular authority, such as a First Class Magistrate, so check your board’s checklist before you get it attested.
What if my father’s or mother’s name is wrong in the marksheet?
The process is similar. You apply through your school with the parent’s ID proof, the admission record and an affidavit stating the correct name.
What if the board refuses to correct my marksheet?
Use a One and the Same Person affidavit to declare that both spellings belong to you. Most colleges, employers and passport offices accept it to resolve the mismatch.
Can I get the affidavit for name correction in marksheet online?
Yes. On eDrafter, you fill a short form and the affidavit is drafted, then printed on e-stamp paper and delivered to your door.
Conclusion
A spelling mistake in your marksheet is fixable, but the right route depends on whether it is a correction or a change. For a typo, apply through your school with your proof documents and an affidavit for name correction. For a complete change of name, you’ll need a gazette notification as well, and some boards also ask for a court order.
Not sure which one you need? Ask Name Change Guru, eDrafter’s free AI assistant for name change and correction questions, or get your Name Correction Affidavit drafted online today.
