If the name of a person does not have a last name, then his/ her father's first name should be filled in the mandatory 'Last Name' field. In such a case, an affidavit duly notarized by a Notary Public should also be submitted along with DIN application, in the format given below:

Specimen/Format of Affidavit:

(If ID proof has single name for applicant)

I ____ (Applicant Name as per id proof), residing at _______(Address as per address proof) do solemnly affirm and stated as under:

I am _____ and my name _______, appearing on the enclosed ID proof, is single name. My father’s name is ________________. For applying DIN application of mine, I am mentioning my father’s name "____________" as my Last name, as this a mandatory requirement for applying DIN. (Referred point no. 16 in FAQ at www.mca.gov.in). Both names denote one and the same person.

I solemnly state that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that it conceals nothing and that no part of it is false.

Please Note: Affidavit should be notarized by Notary only (Code of Civil Procedure, 1908) and same should not be attested either by Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary or Cost Accountant.