Step-by-Step Gazette Name Change Process in Telangana

Complete your legal name change in India using a simple three-step legal procedure. You start by creating a notarized name change affidavit, placing a local newspaper publication, and securing a Central Gazette notification. This official document acts as valid official identity proof, allowing you to update your PAN card, passport, and bank accounts with ease. Follow these standard steps to ensure hassle-free legal recognition nationwide.

• Affidavit
• Newspaper Publication
• Gazette Notification

Step 1: Prepare a Name Change Affidavit

Start your legal transition by executing a formal name change affidavit. Draft your previous name, new name, and justification clearly on non-judicial stamp paper. Once you complete this statutory declaration, secure notary public attestation to fulfill the mandatory first step for your Central Gazette submission.

This includes:

• Old name
• New name
• Address
• Age
• Father's/husband's name
• Reason for change

The affidavit must:

• Be printed on stamp paper
• Be notarized
• Have correct spelling

The affidavit is the most important proof for the name change process that you have officially decided to change your name.

Common errors in affidavits

Simplify your legal name change process by publishing a flawless Gazette notification for name change. Our expert guidance eliminates errors in name change affidavit drafting that otherwise cause weeks of delay. We protect your application from rejections so you get your official approval without stress.

• ❌ Incorrect format
• ❌ Missing address
• ❌ Incorrect name
• ❌ Incorrect spelling
• ❌ Not notarized

Step 2: Newspaper Publication

Simplify your official documentation by publishing your mandatory newspaper name change ad. You need to attach the original newspaper clipping to your file for official verification. Our team helps you meet this statutory requirement so your Central Gazette notification gets approved without complications.

• 1st Newspaper: This should be a local/regional language newspaper (common to your state/city, such as Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, etc.).
• 2nd Newspaper: This should be an English daily newspaper (with circulation in the rest of the country or the rest of the state).

General Requirements

• Ads should be in two newspapers:
• One should be a local newspaper in your state, which should be in the local language.
• The second newspaper should be in English, with coverage across the country.

The ad must include:

• Old name
• New name
• Address
• Father's/husband's name
• One Local/Regional Newspaper
• One National Newspaper

Sample Newspaper Ads for Name Change Gazette

“I, OLD NAME, son/daughter of FATHER NAME, residing at FULL ADDRESS, hereby change my name to NEW NAME by dated affidavit. From now on, I will be known as a NEW NAME.”

Pro tip: Before publishing the ad, check for any spelling mistakes. Once the newspaper ad is published, keep 4-5 copies of it.

Step 3: Gazette Notification Submission

Obtain your Central Gazette notification to establish an indisputable legal name update. Supported by Government of India approval, this single document lets you correct your name across all financial, academic, and official records effortlessly.

Process for Publishing a Gazette Notification for a Name Change in Telangana?

1. Prepare a name change affidavit and have it notarized.
2. Publish a name change advertisement in the 2 newspapers.
3. Prepare the necessary IDs and documents.
4. Fill out the name change request form in the Gazette.
5. Produce a digital CD (soft copy) of the name change.
6. Fee receipt issued in Bharatkosh.
7. Two recent passport-size photographs.

Collect all these documents in a file and submit it to the Publications Department via post or courier.

Establish nationwide legal validity for your new name by issuing a Central Gazette publication. Access and download your official notification online via egazette.gov.in at any time. Present this primary legal proof to update your key identity documents and personal records without hassle.

• Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter Card
• Passport and Visa
• 10th and 12th Marksheets
• Army and Service Records
• CBSE or State Board Certificate
• Bank, Insurance, and Property Documents
• Birth Certificate

Required checklist for the Gazette name change file:

• Affidavit
• Copy of 2 newspaper
• ID proof
• Passport-size photo
• Gazette application form
• Bharatkosh receipt
• Digital CD/MS Word file
• Covering letter
• Gazette Name Change Fee (Bharatkosh)

Fee for Name Change (Bharatkosh)

Complete your legal application by remitting the standard non-refundable government fee of ₹1,100 to ₹1,700. The secure Bharatkosh portal (bharatkosh.gov.in) streamlines this step, allowing you to submit your online payment process receipt directly with your application file.

Important notes regarding your fee payment:

• Deduct the fee in the correct category.
• Government Fee by Bharatkosh under prescribed Ministry category.
• Download the receipt after deducting the fee.
• Attach the fee receipt with the file.

Note: The file may also be rejected due to an incorrect fee category or amount.

CD / MS Word Format Requirement

When you submit content to the Publications Department, send your file via CD or as an MS Word document. Be sure to format the document strictly as an affidavit. Following these submission guidelines ensures smooth application processing and prevents unnecessary delays.

The CD must contain the following information:

• Old name
• New name
• Address
• Age
• Father's/husband's name
• Reason for change

Note: Often, when creating a soft copy for a CD, people do not provide complete information—or provide no information at all.

Government Fee Structure for Gazette Publication

Note: Update your official identity hassle-free with our straightforward name change service. We apply our standard rates to regular two-part names, with a minor charge of ₹250 for every extra component beyond that. Reach out to our team today to calculate the exact cost for your legal documentation update.

How Much Does a Gazette Name Change Cost?

Note: While this initial estimate covers standard costs, your final price will reflect exact local stamp duty charges and newspaper publication fees. We also offer convenient add-ons, including doorstep courier delivery and Gazette CD formatting. Contact our legal experts today for a precise, all-inclusive quote tailored to your location.

Gazette Name Change: Complete Processing Time Guide

Note: Update your legal name effortlessly in just 45 days. Our experts handle your entire identity transition—from drafting the name change affidavit to publishing the official notice in the Government Gazette. We manage the legal paperwork and administrative steps so you can embrace your new identity with confidence.

Address of the Central Gazette Notification Office

The Publications Department in Delhi issues gazette notifications for name changes. Those living in Delhi can usually file their name change directly at the gazette office, while those living in other states are best off submitting by post or courier.

The Central Gazette Office is located in the Department of Publication, (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), Civil Lines, Delhi-110054.

• Telephone No.: 011-23817823, 23819689
• Toll Free No.: 1800-11-3765

Complete Guide to Gazette Name Change Publication

There are several benefits to changing your name through a Central Gazette notification:

• The new name will be real in pan India.
• Easy updates to Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and other IDs.
• Lifetime valid record.
• Proof for service records, background verification, and visas.
• New names are accepted when attached to birth certificates and school certificates.
• No need for a lawyer.
• Names can also be updated in cases like marriage and divorce.