Price & Time Guide

Name Change Fees & Timelines

Detailed breakdown of official government Gazette charges, publishing fees, and processing times in India.

The Government of India charges standard fees based on the category of the name change, payable online via the Bharatkosh portal:

Category	Government Fee	Remarks
Adult Name Change (General)	₹1,100	Standard publishing fee.
Minor Name Change (Under 18)	₹1,700	Includes additional verification charges.
Religion Change Name Update	₹1,100	Requires conversion certificate copy.
Gender Alignment Name Update	₹1,100	Requires transgender ID or medical certificate.
Government Employee (Central/State)	₹1,100	Requires deed poll and employer signature.

Beyond the official Gazette fees, applicants will incur minor charges for drafting, notarization, and publication:

Notary Affidavit: ₹100 - ₹300 (Depends on stamp paper value and local notary charges).
Newspaper Advertisements: ₹600 - ₹1,800 (Newspaper rates vary by circulation size and local editions).
Digital CD & Dossier Prep: ₹200 (CD-R cost, physical binding, printing copies).
Speed Post Charges: ₹50 - ₹100 (For mailing documents to the Delhi Gazette office).

How long does the entire name change sequence take to complete?

Phase 1 Affidavit & Ads (1-2 Days)

Drafting of affidavit, notarization at local courts, and booking newspaper ads.

Phase 2 Dossier Compilation (1-2 Days)

Compiling application files, creating digital CD-R, and courier dispatch to New Delhi.

Phase 3 Gazette Publication (3-4 Weeks)

Processing queue at the Gazette office. Electronic notification released online.

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