Change Name of Minor Child in India

To change a minor child’s name in India, a parent or legal guardian must follow a three-step legal process: 1. Prepare a notarized Minor Name Change Affidavit, 2. Publish a public notice in a local newspaper, and 3. Apply for a Central Gazette Notification at the Department of Publications, Delhi. The entire gazette process for changing a minor’s name typically takes 30–45 working days and costs approximately ₹1,700 in government fees. This legal process is required to update names on school certificates, passports, and Aadhaar cards.