Want to change my surname. How to go about it?

628 votes

BEFORE THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, CITY NAME AFFIDAVIT I Mr. ……………………….. S/o ………………………………… aged about ____________ yrs, resided at………………………………. Do hereby solemnly affirm and state a follows: 1. That my recorded name in school and college is ______________(YOURNAME), but I myself popularly known as _________________(New name). 2. That after the completion of my studies I want to start a business in IT Sector. From the numerology point of view; I came to a conclusion that the business in my nickname as in the name of NICKNAME will helpful for my endeavours. 3. That by virtue of this affidavit, I changed my name from YOURNAME (old name) to CHOSENNAME (new name) and henceforth I shall be known as the CHOSENNAME (new name) for all purposes. 4. That the facts stated above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Identified by Advocate Deponent CERTIFICATE Certified that the above named deponent being identified by ______________( ADVOCATE NAME), do hereby solemnly affirm his knowledge and belief. Place: Date: Judicial Magistrate, CityName

Advocate Aveek Bose LawRato

961 votes

you can do so by making an affidavit of 1st class Judicial Magistrate and paper publication in two leading news papers.
there is specific format of which you can consult any lawyer. after making affidavit the paper publication

Advocate Pritam Bhattacharjee LawRato

603 votes

Go for an sffidavit from your jurisdiction and then publish in any leading newspaper in a specific form. The affidavit may be a notary public affidavit or a declaration before the first class Magistrate.

Advocate Partha Ray LawRato

603 votes

yes you can change your surname to chatterjee :-

by making an affidavit before the first class judicial magistrate.

there are certain formalities which you need to comply with. .

Thanks & regards

Advocate Shailendra Jain LawRato