The Affidavit of Lost Driver's License is a mandatory legal document required by Indian transport authorities when an individual needs to replace a lost or stolen driving license. This affidavit serves multiple purposes: it officially documents the loss of the original license, provides a legal shield against potential misuse of the lost document, and supports the application for a duplicate license. The document must be executed in accordance with the Indian Oaths Act and comply with requirements set forth by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and state-specific RTO regulations. It typically includes personal details of the license holder, original license information, circumstances of loss, and a declaration of non-misuse. This affidavit is particularly crucial as it helps prevent fraudulent use of lost licenses and streamlines the duplicate license issuance process.

1. Title and Introduction: Identifies the document as an affidavit and introduces the deponent with full name, age, occupation, and current residential address

2. Identity Details: States the original driving license number, issuing authority, date of issue, and validity period

3. Loss Circumstances: Detailed description of when, where, and how the license was lost or stolen, including the date and location of the incident

4. Police Report Reference: Details of the police complaint/FIR filed regarding the loss, including station name and complaint number

5. Search Efforts: Description of efforts made to locate the lost license

6. Non-Misuse Declaration: Declaration that the license has not been suspended, cancelled, or misused, and commitment to return if found

7. Verification Clause: Standard verification statement confirming the truth of the contents