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Name discrepency error in college marksheet vs birth certificate
16-Jun-2025 (In Civil Law)
I am facing an issue with wrong spelling on some of my important educational documents. so I have a spelling mismatch in my name — one 'y' missing in my college marksheet vs my birth certificate. I made an affidavit and plan to Gazette it (this was the solution given by chat gpt). Is this the correct route and is the newspaper ad mandatory for this?”
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Adv. Subodh Ingole
Mumbai | 100+ Answers
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if u give in the newspaper it is better for you and the straight and better option is to go with gazette certificate otherwise u have to go to concern educational board and have to correct the spelling mistake
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Adv. Imrankhan Pathan
Nanded | 25+ Answers
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Yes, you are on the correct path. For minor spelling mismatches in documents, preparing an affidavit and applying for Gazette notification is the standard legal procedure. Gazette publication legally validates the change and is accepted by most institutions. While some authorities still ask for a newspaper ad as a formality, it is not always mandatory unless specifically required by the concerned board/university. However, publishing in one local and one national newspaper is advisable to avoid future complications and for wider legal notice. Do retain copies of the affidavit, Gazette notification, and newspaper publication (if done) for future verification.
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Adv. Vaibhavi Muthinty
Dombivli | 100+ Answers
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Well, you have to prepare an Affidavit, then you have to go for Gazette Publication + have to publish the notification in the two local newspapers too! This is how you will be able to correct your name, then, by showing that Gazette certifying correction of name, you will be able to use it to rectify name on your educational documents!
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