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Gazette Notification for Name Change

Get the Gazette Notification for Name Change. This is the legal document for the name change process

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Gazette Notification Process

Many people in India change their names. Regardless of the reason, the Gazette notification is a crucial document for the name change process in India.This Gazette notification is issued by the Government of India and serves as legal proof of the name change. It allows you to change your name on all your important documents.


The gazette notification is a legal certificate of name change, based on which your name will be changed in all your documents. The gazette notification for name change process requires certain documents: your affidavit for the name change, clippings of newspaper advertisements, and a CD format of the file. The CD format is used because files are submitted to the Gazette Office in digital format.

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Name Change Process in India

There Are Main 3 Steps to Do Name Change Process in India ​

Affidavit​

Get a notarized declaration stating your old name, new name, and the reason for the Name Change. Then Attached affidavit in your file.

Newspaper​​

Publish an advertisement in Local Newspaper of the regional language as a public announcement including your old and new name.

Gazette​

Submit the required documents (affidavit, newspaper clippings), application form, and fee to the Department of Publication to complete your name change in gazette.

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Update Documents Using Gazette Notification​

Use this Gazette for name change Certificate as the primary legal proof to update your new name on all other government and financial documents:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Passport
  • Driving License
  • Bank Accounts 
  • Educational and Property Documents
 
Name Change Form and supporting documents for the name change process.

What is Gazette Notification and Why is it Mandatory?

The Gazette Notification for name change is a legal and solid proof of your name change.as it’s issued by the government of india. Without this official  notification , government bodies,private institutions and educational institutions are likely to reject your name change application.This is because the Gazette Notification for name change serves as the official public record,establishing the name change legally valid.

What is Gazette Notification ?

The Gazette Notification for name change is a legal and solid proof of your name change.as it's issued by the government of india. Without this official notification , government bodies,private institutions and educational institutions are likely to reject your name change application.This is because the Gazette Notification for name change serves as the official public record,establishing the name change legally valid.

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Online Name Change Service

We provide Gazette name change services throughout India, preparing your name change file with the necessary documents for the gazette notification and submitting it to the gazette office. Now, you can easily change name in gazette with our expert online name change service. You don't need to travel anywhere to obtain the gazette notification.Start Your Name Change Journey now with Our Expert Online Name Change Service.

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Our Gazette Notification Service Includes

Expert Consultation​

There are many reasons for a name change in Gazette, such as spelling mistakes, marriage, divorce, astrology, and gender change. We'll understand all these different reasons and make your work easier with your documentation needs.​

Affidavit

first step in Gazette name change process is preparing an affidavit that lists old name, new name, and reason for name change. Once your affidavit is ready, it's attached to your file according to Gazette Office's rules

Newspaper AD

After preparing the affidavit, we will publish your name in a newspaper containing your old name, new name, and address. For gazette notifications, publishing your name in a single newspaper is sufficient.

Digital Format

The file is submitted in the digital format (CD) which we will prepare and then submit your file. The CD for a gazette notification must contain the public notice content in MS Word format, without any signature or witness details.

Reasons of Name Change and Gazette Notification

Marriage

Changing to a spouse's surname or adding a middle name.

Divorce/Separation

Reverting to a maiden name or an old surname.

Numerology/Astrology

Changing the spelling or adding letters for personal reasons.

Errors/Corrections

Rectifying mistakes or mismatches in documents

Adoption

Official record of a child's name after legal adoption.

Personal Choice

Choosing a completely new name.

Gender Change

Legalizing a name change following gender affirmation.

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Frequently asked Questions

A gazette notification is an official and legal publication. It publishes official announcements and changes. It legally validates the changes made. It is also used to legalize name changes.

The main proof of name change in India is the Gazette Notification. The Gazette Notification is an official government publication issued by the Government of India. You will receive this official document (the Gazette) after completing the Gazette Notification process, affidavit, and newspaper advertisement. This notification allows you to change your name in all other official documents like Aadhaar card, passport, PAN card, and voter ID card.

 

Yes, it is generally mandatory in India. Without it, you may face difficulties updating your name on essential documents like your Passport, Aadhaar card, PAN card, and bank records.

Generally, 30-35 days for publication after application, with the overall process taking 4-5 weeks.

 

To change your name in all documents, you must first complete gazette notification process because name change requires affidavit, newspaper ad, & Gazette notification to update all documents (PAN, Aadhaar, Passport).

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