Correction in father surname in 12 marksheet

915 votes

You can resolve this discrepancy through Gazette notification, but it is generally advisable to first attempt correction from the issuing authority of the 12th marksheet (Board/School). Most education boards allow correction of parent’s name/surname upon submission of supporting documents

Advocate Namrata Pandey LawRato

660 votes

Your issue is minor but sensitive—if not corrected properly, it can create problems in passport, job verification, and higher studies. Since all your documents have correct father’s name, and only your 12th marksheet has a wrong surname, Gazette correction is a valid and effective solution. What you actually need to do You are not changing your name, but correcting father’s name discrepancy, so the process must be drafted carefully. Step-by-step process Affidavit (very important) Prepare a proper affidavit stating: • Your correct name • Father’s correct full name (as per Aadhaar/PAN etc.) • Wrong name printed in 12th marksheet • Declaration that both refer to same person Newspaper Publication Publish correction notice in: • One English newspaper • One local (Hindi) newspaper Mention clearly: correction of father’s name in records. Gazette Notification (UP Gazette) Apply for publication in State Gazette. Once published, it becomes official legal proof that:

Advocate Vaibhav Sangam Mishra LawRato