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Ready-to-use legal document formats for the papers Indian citizens and small businesses need most, each with a plain-English explainer on stamp duty, notarisation, registration and how to make it valid.
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Rent & Property
Rent agreements, leases, owner NOCs and powers of attorney.
- Residential rent agreement format
- Commercial lease agreement format
- NOC from property owner for GST and company registration
- Power of attorney format (general and special)
Notices & Letters
Legal, cheque bounce, recovery and refund notices, RTI and consumer complaints.
- Legal notice format
- Cheque bounce notice format (Section 138)
- Money recovery notice format
- Security deposit refund notice format
- Reply to legal notice format
- RTI application format
- RTI first appeal format
- Consumer complaint format
Affidavits & Declarations
Name change, address proof and indemnity bonds.
- Name change affidavit format
- Address proof affidavit format
- Indemnity bond format
Family & Succession
Wills, gift deeds and relinquishment deeds.
- Will format
- Gift deed format
- Relinquishment deed format
Business Agreements
Partnership deeds and NDAs for small businesses and freelancers.
- Partnership deed format
- Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) format
How CIVL formats work
1. Read the explainer. What the document is, when you need it, and the stamp duty, notarisation and registration it needs.
2. Buy the format. An editable Word file and a print-ready PDF, with notes on every blank.
3. Make it valid. Print on the right stamp paper, sign, get it witnessed, and notarise or register where required.
All documents
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Address proof affidavit format
Address proof affidavit format with notes on stamp paper, notarisation and which offices accept it.
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Cheque bounce notice format (Section 138)
Cheque bounce notice format under Section 138 NI Act with the 30-day, 15-day and one-month deadlines explained in plain English.
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Commercial lease agreement format
Commercial lease agreement format for shops and offices: registration, stamp duty, lock-in, escalation and GST explained.
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Consumer complaint format
Consumer complaint format under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019: e-Jagriti filing, fees, 2-year limit and which Commission to approach.
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Gift deed format
Gift deed format for property with registration, stamp duty, witnesses and revocation rules explained.
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Indemnity bond format
Indemnity bond format for bank claims, duplicate share certificates and lost documents, with stamp duty and surety notes.
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Legal notice format
Free guide and ready-to-use legal notice format: what to write, how many days to give, and how to send it with proof.…
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Money recovery notice format
Money recovery notice format for unpaid loans, invoices or salary, with the 3-year limitation rule and next steps explained.
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Name change affidavit format
Name change affidavit format with the full process: notarisation, newspaper ads, Gazette notification and updating your documents.
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NOC from property owner for GST and company registration
NOC from property owner format for GST and company registration: what to write, which documents to attach and common reasons for rejection.
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Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) format
NDA format (one-way and mutual) with notes on stamp duty, enforceability, non-compete limits and e-signing in India.
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Partnership deed format
Partnership deed format with clauses on capital, profit sharing and exit, plus stamp duty and firm registration explained.
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Power of attorney format (general and special)
Power of attorney format (general and special) with notes on stamp duty, registration for property, NRI POAs and revocation.
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Relinquishment deed format
Relinquishment (release) deed format for heirs giving up a share in inherited property, with registration and stamp duty rules.
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Reply to legal notice format
Reply to legal notice format: how to answer each allegation, deadlines, what to include and mistakes to avoid.
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Residential rent agreement format
Residential rent agreement format with plain-English notes on the 11-month rule, stamp duty, registration and what clauses to include.
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RTI application format
RTI application format with plain-English steps: how to file online or by post, the ₹10 fee, the 30-day reply deadline and what…
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RTI first appeal format
RTI first appeal format under Section 19(1): when to file, the 30-day deadline, what to write and how to file online.
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Security deposit refund notice format
Security deposit refund notice format for tenants whose landlord has not returned the deposit, with steps and next remedies.
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Will format
Will format for India with the two-witness rule, optional registration, probate and common mistakes explained.
CIVL formats are general drafts for common situations, not legal advice. Stamp duty and registration rules differ by state, and a complex or disputed matter needs a professional who can review your facts. Read the Disclaimer and Terms of Use.
Legal document formats explained in plain English
Each page in this library explains one of the legal document formats Indian citizens and small businesses use most: what it is, when you need it, whether it needs stamp paper, notarisation or registration, and the mistakes that make it invalid.
How to choose between legal document formats
- Notices and letters: legal notices, cheque bounce notices, replies and RTI applications go on plain paper and need proof of sending.
- Affidavits: name change, address proof and indemnity bonds are signed before a notary on stamp paper.
- Property documents: rent agreements, gift deeds and relinquishment deeds may need stamp duty and registration.
- Business agreements: partnership deeds and NDAs are contracts that should be stamped as per your state.
Stamp duty and registration for legal document formats
Stamp duty is set by each state, so the same document can cost different amounts in different states. Registration under the Registration Act, 1908 is compulsory for some documents, such as gift deeds and leases of more than one year. Check your state’s stamp and registration portal before you buy stamp paper, or buy an e-stamp through the SHCIL e-stamping portal where available.
CIVL formats are general templates, not legal advice. If you are unsure which of these legal document formats you need, Ask CIVL.
Every one of our legal document formats is written for Indian law and follows the same structure, so you always know where to look.
What each of our legal document formats includes
Each format page starts with a quick answer, explains what the document is and when you need it, and sets out a table of stamp duty, notarisation, registration and witness requirements. It then lists what the document must contain, gives numbered steps to make it valid, flags common mistakes, and answers the questions people search for most. Official sources are linked at the end of every page.
The ready-to-use version of each format comes as an editable Word file and a print-ready PDF, with notes on filling every blank and a pointer to your state’s stamp duty rate. Where a document is tied to a registration or filing, we also explain the next step, such as GST registration or firm registration.