Legal Framework

Legal Name Change Process in India

A step-by-step walkthrough of the legal procedure to change your name, correct document spelling errors, or revert surnames.

Step 1

Draft Name Change Affidavit

The first step is to declare your intent to change your name. This is done via a legal affidavit drafted on a non-judicial stamp paper (value of ₹10 or higher).

  • State your old name, new name, and full address.
  • Specify the clear reason for the name change.
  • Execute the affidavit before a Notary Public.
Step 2

Publish Newspaper Advertisements

To notify the public of your name update, you must publish announcements in two widely-circulated local daily newspapers in your city.

  • One national English daily newspaper is required.
  • One regional language daily newspaper is required.
  • Retain original full page copies of both papers.
Step 3

Central Gazette Notification

The final step is to submit your complete application file to the Central Gazette Authority in New Delhi for publication in the Gazette of India.

  • Prepare the physical dossier & digital Word CD.
  • Pay government fees online via Bharatkosh.
  • Download the electronic Gazette to update Aadhaar/PAN.

Complete End-to-End Roadmap

Here is our step-by-step service execution timeline from start to delivery.

01

Free Consultation

Speak with a name change consultant to discuss your specific requirements (marriage, divorce, spelling error, religion change, etc.) and clarify any queries.

02

Document Checklist

Receive a personalized checklist of required documents (Aadhaar, PAN, birth certificate, etc.) based on your specific name change category.

03

Affidavit Drafting

We draft a professional name change affidavit stating the reason for the change, which you will execute and get notarized.

04

Newspaper Advertisement Guidance

Get publication-ready text drafts and guidance to publish a name change advertisement in two local daily newspapers (one English, one local language).

05

Gazette Application Assistance

We help compile your complete physical Central Gazette petition dossier, including application forms, CD copy, and fees.

06

Publication Tracking

We track your application directly in Delhi and inform you as soon as the electronic Gazette notification is issued.

07

Final Document Delivery

Download your official Gazette notification copy. Use it to update government credentials like Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and school records.

Simplify Your Name Change Journey

Speak to our expert consultants today to get professional documentation assistance and speed up your Gazette publication.

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