Name ChangeName Change Procedure Online: Affidavit, Gazette Publication
Overview
In India, there are numerous reasons for a person to change their name like changing name post 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. The page consists of the following information:
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Name Change Procedure in India
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Name Change Documents Required
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Name Change Affidavit, Application Form & Gazette Application
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Name Change - FAQs
Steps involved in changing your name
Documents and Questionnaire
Drafting
Dispatching Documents
Newspaper Publication
Application for Publication in Official Gazette
Publication in Official Gazette
Publication of your name change will be made in the Official Gazette within 30 days from the application.
Dispatch of Official Gazette
Name Change Procedure in India
The name change procedure involves the following steps: Affidavit submission, an announcement published in the newspaper and a notification published in the Gazette of India. While following these steps, the applicant will require certain documents attested by the Judicial Magistrate/Notary.
Step 1: To Create The Name Change Affidavit
File a joint affidavit with the help of a lawyer. This affidavit should include details such as your old name, proposed new name,the reason for the name change (marriage, legal, numerological, etc) and address. Print the affidavit on a stamp paper and have it duly signed by two witnesses. Visit a notary to notarize the affidavit.
Step 2: To Place an Advertisement
Publish an advertisement about the name change in two local newspapers/dailies. A sample for the same has been attached in the files section
Step 3: Gazette Publication - Name Change Gazette Procedure
Submit the application and documents for publication of name change in Official Gazette to Department of Publication. Publication of your name change will be made in the Official Gazette within 7 days from the application. We will track the publication on a daily basis. Upon publication, we will send you a copy of the Official Gazette through courier. The procedure to change your name seems easy but the details and intricacies can be tricky as it requires one to understand the legal procedure, as well as pay multiple visits to various government offices. If you want to change your name seamlessly, you can contact us at MyAdvo. We will provide you with all the necessary help and assistance and make the process hassle free for you.
- 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
Name Change Affidavit, Application Form & Gazette Application
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the procedure for name change same for infants?
What are the documents which should be updated after changing name?
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How long does it take to change your name legally?
After changing my name, how do I change my name in government documents?
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