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Procedure to change name if residing in different city
17-Nov-2023 (In Documentation Law)
I am born and brought up in Bhubaneswar,Orissa. Presently I am residing in Cochin, Kerala. I want to change my surname legally. Whether i can change it at Cochin or do I have to do it at Bhubaneswar.
You can change your name by following the procedure for changing your name officially - the process for the same has been described below:
For change of name one has to get an affidavit prepared stating reasons for change of name and also the new name. Then the same needs to be published in two newspapers having wide circulation in your area, preferably one in English and other is the local language.
After due publication the same has to be published in gazette for notification with appropriate forms, fees and documents for publication.
After publication in gazette the new name comes into force and request for change of name can be made in all appropriate offices.
For change of name one has to get an affidavit prepared stating reasons for change of name and also the new name. Then the same needs to be published in two newspapers having wide circulation in your area, preferably one in English and other is the local language.
After due publication the same has to be published in gazette for notification with appropriate forms, fees and documents for publication.
After publication in gazette the new name comes into force and request for change of name can be made in all appropriate offices.
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Adv. Siddhant Sharma
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The query is amusing. There are legal requirements as to name or surname; it is a matter of personal choice. Name or surname could be changed by following the due procedure of notification in the gazette, publication in the media etc.
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Adv. P Venu
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