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how to change name of a person


18-Aug-2023 (In Documentation Law)
Three years ago, I changed the spelling of my name due to numerological reasons. I got it published in two newspapers and got the affidavit made in my name. However, I didn't know about gazette publication then. I got name changed in my IDs too, include the Aadhaar card and the PAN card. How can I get my name published in the gazette now?
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Answer #1
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Step 1 – Affidavit
Go to you local Notary and make an affidavit regarding change of your name. You have to mention therein your specific reason for changing your name. For example, you may like to change your name after marriage (especially for women), due to astrological or numerological reasons or anything. Recently, one of my friends was going to start his own company who was locally famous in his nickname, and thus he changed his name from Rishabh Agarwal to Saurav Agarwal.
Step 2 – Newspaper Publication
Step 3 – Gazette Notification
Now for getting your name published in the Official Gazette of your state, for example: “The Delhi Gazette”, you need to do the following things:
1. Visit your local Government Press or the department that mobilizes Gazette notification.
2. Get 2 copies of “Deed Changing Surname Form”. (Fill this form carefully as per the instructions provided therein)
3. If possible get the phone number, or the mobile number of the person of that department who can help you for Gazette Notification.

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