Name Change
Legal Name Change in India – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Why Do People Change Their Name in India?
There are many reasons why individuals in India may decide to change their name officially:
• After marriage (adopting spouse’s surname or personal choice)
• After divorce (reverting to maiden name or choosing a new one)
• Adoption (child or adult name update along with parent names)
• Religious conversion
• Numerology, Astrology, or personal preference
• Gender identity updates (SRS)
Changing your name legally helps ensure that your new identity is reflected in all government records, financial documents, educational certificates, and professional credentials.
Who can Apply for a Legal Name Change in India?
1. Indian Citizen holding valid ID proofs such as Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport
2. Parents or legal guardians applying on behalf of minor children (Birth Certificate required)
Steps to Change Your Name Legally in India?
Here’s a simple 3-step process for legal name change in India:
1. Prepare and Notarize an Affidavit
An affidavit is the first legal document that officially records your intention to change your name. It must include:
- Present name (With Surname)
- New name (with Surname)
- Full address
- Employment Details (If government Employee)
This document should be printed on non-judicial stamp paper (any value between Rs. ₹10 to ₹100) and notarized by an authorized official.
📥 [Download Name Change Affidavit Format PDF – Click Here]
2. Publish a Newspaper Advertisement
Next, publish your name change in one national newspaper (newspapers published in Hindi or English only). The ad should clearly mention:
• Present Name
• New name
• Current address
- Employment details
This step is necessary for public awareness and future legal reference.
3. Gazette Notification – Government of India
The final step is to get your name change published in the Official Gazette of India. This is a mandatory process for most official updates including:
• Bank accounts
• Educational certificates
• Passport and visa records
• Government jobs or legal matters
How to Apply for Gazette Notification:
• Fill the prescribed proforma (Download forms from department of publications website.
• Submit your documents and pay the online government fee (bharatkosh.gov.in)
• Send the application to the Controller of Publications.
List of Documents Required for Gazette Name Change
Prepare the following documents:
• Affidavit (Notarized)
• Original newspaper advertisement
• Filled in application form
• Two recent passport-sized photographs affixed on application and duly cross-signed by applicant.
• Self-attested copies of ID and Address proofs ( View list of documents)
• CD containing the soft copy of the application in MS Word (.docx) format
• CD Declaration letter confirming that both hard and soft copies match exactly
• Cover letter
. fee payment receipt
How Long Does the Name Change Process Take?
Generally, the Gazette name change process takes upto 8 weeks from the date of submission of application. Timelines may vary depending on the government’s workload and verification.
Our Gazette Consultant Services
We provide complete support for your name change process, including:
✅ Drafting affidavits professionally
✅ Preparing the Gazette application
✅ Creating CD submissions as per official requirements
✅ Newspaper ad publication assistance
✅ Online fee payment support
✅ WhatsApp video guidance (DIY help)
✅ One-to-one phone support
✅ Consultation until Gazette publication is complete
✅ Multilingual support (Hindi, English, Kanada, Marati, Punjabi, Telugu)
Payment Terms
We accept:
- Bank Transfers
- Google Pay
- PhonePe
- Paytm
Installment Payment Available:
First installment – Start of the process
Final installment – Once Affidavit, Application and CD is completed.
Once you proceed, we will provide a detailed video explanation of the process and terms of service for your clarity. All our messages and videos are in multiple languages to help you understand better. Currently we support (Hindi, English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi and Tamil).
Why Trust Gazette Consultant?
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified Services – We maintain global quality standards
- All payments through online. Our bankers State bank of India, Hyderabad
- Multilingual Support – Hindi, English, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla, Tamil
- End-to-End Assistance – From affidavit drafting to Gazette publication
- Serving clients all over India
Tips for a Smooth Name Change Process
- Start early – The Gazette publication takes time
- Keep copies of all paperwork for future reference
- Be patient – Follow each step carefully to avoid rejections
Watch Our Video Guide
Prefer to watch a video?
We’ve created step-by-step videos in Hindi, Telugu, and English explaining the full name change process in India.
Contact Gazette Consultant
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