A permanent address declaration is a signed statement in which an employee confirms their permanent or native address, the proof supporting it and who lives there. Employers use it for personnel records, statutory forms and for reaching the family when the employee lives elsewhere.
To, The HR Department [Company Name] [Company Address]
Subject: Declaration of Permanent Address
I, [Employee Name], son / daughter / spouse of [Name], employed as [Designation] in the [Department] department, hereby declare that my permanent address is as follows:
House / Flat No. and Building
Street / Village
Post Office
Tehsil / Taluka
District
State and PIN Code
Nearest Police Station
Landline / Mobile Number at this Address
Residence Details
Ownership (Self-owned / Family-owned / Rented)
Name of Owner (if family-owned)
Relationship with Owner
Family Members Residing at this Address
Proof Submitted
Passport
Voter ID
Aadhaar (masked copy)
Property tax receipt / ownership document
Electricity or utility bill in the name of [Name]
Other: [Specify]
Declaration
I declare that the above address is my permanent address and that the proof submitted is genuine. I undertake to inform the HR department in writing within a reasonable time of any change in my permanent address.
Signature of Employee [Employee Name] Date: [Date] Place: [Work Location]
Verified by [HR Name] HR Department, [Company Name] Date: [Date]
When the employee's permanent address differs from where they live for work
When no current-dated proof of permanent address is available
For migrant workers whose families live in another state
When statutory or BGV records need a permanent address
How to customise this template
1Add the local police station if your BGV process uses it
2Add a native-language address field for rural addresses
3Attach the specific proof you accept
4Pair with the current address declaration
HR tips
Ask for district and state, not just village name
Accept family-owned property proof with a relationship statement
Re-verify if the employee reports a move of the family
Do not reject an applicant just because they lack proof in their own name; record the alternative
Use the information only for employment and verification purposes and store it securely. Review the wording against applicable laws and your data-protection practices.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a permanent address?+
It is the address of the employee's fixed or native home, usually where the family resides, as opposed to the current address where they live for work.
What proof is accepted for permanent address?+
Common proofs are passport, voter ID, a masked Aadhaar copy, property documents or utility bills in the name of the employee or a family member.
Why is a declaration needed if proof is submitted?+
The signed declaration confirms the employee takes responsibility for the address and covers cases where proof is in a family member's name.
This nomination covers amounts payable by [Company Name] in the event of my death while in service, including unpaid salary, leave encashment, pending reimbursements, performance bonus or incentive due, and any other company benefit not covered by a separate statutory nomination.