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Change of surname after marriage


21-Aug-2023 (In Family Law)
I need to get my wife's surname changed post marriage. Our marriage took place in a church in Thane city in 2016. We are at present residing bin Ahmedabad city. What is the required process to be done ?
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Answer #1
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you can change her surname by producing marriage certificate to the concerned authorities. If you haven't register your marriage , you can register by producing proof of your marriage , residence proof of both and age proof of both.
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Answer #2
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yes. you can change the name post marriage. you would require few documents to prove your marriage and we can apply for name change. one of the important thing is you also need to publish or annouce in newspaper.
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