Name Change
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Overview
There can be numerous reasons for you to change your name - after marriage, to bring good luck, or just to get a new identity. The process of changing your name is time-consuming with a lot of administrative formalities. MyAdvo will take care of all the documentation and filings, making your experience a breeze.
Steps involved in changing your name
Documents and Questionnaire
A checklist of documents and a questionnaire will be shared to understand the requirements.
Drafting
Once you share the filled questionnaire, we will draft and share 1) Affidavit 2) Proforma and 3) Application for publication in Official Gazette.
Dispatching Documents
You will have to sign the documents and courier the physical copies to us along with notarized affidavit.
Newspaper Publication
We will place an advertisement of name change in a national newspaper.
Application for Publication in Official Gazette
After publication of the advertisement, we will submit the application and documents for publication of name change in Official Gazette to Department of Publication at New Delhi.
Publication in Official Gazette
Publication of your name change will be made in the Official Gazette within 7 days from the application.
Dispatch of Official Gazette
Upon publication, we will send you a copy of the Official Gazette through courier.
Required Documents
- Advertisement in the newspaper (original and photocopy of advertisement appearing in the newspaper)
- Affidavit for Name Change
- Prescribed proforma for change of name. The proforma should be signed by two witnesses and the following witness details are required:
- Full Name
- Address
- Mobile/ Phone No.
- A Compact Disc (CD) that contains soft copy of the Proforma without witness details. In place of the signature, applicant’s old name is to be stated
- A certificate stating that details of the CD and Hard copy are similar
- Two self-attested passport size photos
- Photocopy of identity proof of the Applicant (photocopy of any one of the following documents will suffice: Aadhar card, passport, voter ID card, PAN card, driving license)
- Cover Letter
- Demand Draft for payment of fees
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Why MyAdvo?
Pool of expert Name Change professionals who are well versed with the process
Dedicated case manager to provide you with timely updates
Payment is fixed in the beginning and you are not hassled later
Timely updates, to ensure you are in-loop with all information of the case proceedings
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the procedure for name change same for infants?
What are the documents which should be updated after changing name?
Why do people change their name?
How long does it take to change your name legally?
After changing my name, how do I change my name in government documents?
Which Newspaper will the advertisement be published?
Do I need witnesses to change my name?
Is it necessary to prepare an Affidavit for name change?
