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Procedure to obtain official name change gazette
14-Oct-2023 (In Documentation Law)
I need to get a name change gazette. I've already published in newspapers (in times of India and local newspaper) for the name change more than one year ago and have affidavit for the same. I wanted to know what is the procedure for obtaining gazette and if anyone can help me with the same??
1. Affidavit of Change of Name : –
For the Name Change Procedure, first you need to visit a Notary in the District Court of your City. You should ask him to make an Affidavit for Name Change. This Affidavit should be on a stamp paper of Rs.10 or Rs. 20. The details you must mention in the Affidavit are your Previous Name, Current Name, Your Complete Address, Reason for Change of Name.
2. Newspaper Publication :
The 2nd Step in Name Change Procedure is to get your Change of Name published in 2 Local Leading Newspapers. Please remember to collect at least 10 copies of both Newspapers. These may also be helpful for any other documents in future.
The Newspaper Publication must include the following details :
Your Previous Name
Your Current Name (Changed Name)
Husband’s Name & Date of Marriage (In Case of Married Women)
Current Address
Date of Affidavit
Name of Notary
3. Publication of Change of Name in Gazette of India:
The last step is to get your Change of Name published in the Gazette of India. For This Procedure, you will need to send a few documents in an Envelope to your concerned department
For the Name Change Procedure, first you need to visit a Notary in the District Court of your City. You should ask him to make an Affidavit for Name Change. This Affidavit should be on a stamp paper of Rs.10 or Rs. 20. The details you must mention in the Affidavit are your Previous Name, Current Name, Your Complete Address, Reason for Change of Name.
2. Newspaper Publication :
The 2nd Step in Name Change Procedure is to get your Change of Name published in 2 Local Leading Newspapers. Please remember to collect at least 10 copies of both Newspapers. These may also be helpful for any other documents in future.
The Newspaper Publication must include the following details :
Your Previous Name
Your Current Name (Changed Name)
Husband’s Name & Date of Marriage (In Case of Married Women)
Current Address
Date of Affidavit
Name of Notary
3. Publication of Change of Name in Gazette of India:
The last step is to get your Change of Name published in the Gazette of India. For This Procedure, you will need to send a few documents in an Envelope to your concerned department
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