Name Change Procedure Online: Affidavit, Gazette Publication
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Overview
In India, there are numerous reasons for a person to change his/her name. It could be due to marriage, for good luck, or for a new identity. The process of changing one's name is time-consuming with a lot of administrative formalities.
At MyAdvo, we will take care of all the documentation and filings, making your experience a breeze.
Steps involved in changing your name
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
A checklist of documents will be provided to record your details
DRAFTING
Once you share the filled questionnaire, we will draft and share the 1) Affidavit 2) Proforma and 3) Application for publication in an official gazette
DISPATCHING DOCUMENTS
You will have to sign the documents and courier the physical copies to us along with notarised affidavit
NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION
We will place an advertisem*nt of name change in a national newspaper
APPLICATION FOR PUBLICATION IN AN OFFICIAL GAZETTE
After publication of the advertisem*nt, we will submit the application and documents for publication of name change in the official gazette, addressed to the Department of Publication, New Delhi.
PUBLICATION IN AN OFFICIAL GAZETTE
Publication of your name change will be made in an official gazette in between15days to 50daysfrom the date of application
DISPATCH OF THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
Upon publication, we will send you a copy of the official gazette
Procedure
Name Change Procedure in India
The name change procedure involves the following steps: Affidavit submission, an announcement published in the newspaper and a notification published in the Gazette of India. While following these steps, the applicant will require certain documents attested by the Judicial Magistrate/Notary
Step 1: To Create The Name Change Affidavit
Make an affidavit with the help of a lawyer. This affidavit should include details such as your old name, proposed new name,the reason for the name change (marriage, legal, numerology, etc) and address. Print the affidavit on a stamp paper and get it duly signed by two witnesses. Visit a notary to notarize the affidavit
Step 2: To Place an Advertisem*nt
Publish an advertisem*nt about the name change in a local and a national newspaper. A sample of the advertisem*nt is attached in the files section
Step 3: Gazette Publication - Name Change Gazette Procedure
Submit the application and documents for publication of name change in Official Gazette to Department of Publication. Publication of your name change will be made in the Official Gazette within 7 days from the application. We will track the publication on a daily basis. Upon publication, we will send you a copy of the Official Gazette through courier. The procedure to change your name seems easy but the details and intricacies can be tricky as it requires one to understand the legal procedure, as well as pay multiple visits to various government offices. If you want to change your name seamlessly, you can contact MyAdvo. We will provide you with all the necessary help and assistance and make the process hassle free for you
Name Change Documents Required
- Advertisem*nt in the newspaper (original and photocopy of advertisem*nt appearing in the newspaper)
- Affidavit for Name Change
- Prescribed proforma for change of name. The proforma should be signed by two witnesses and the following witness details are required:
- Full Name
- Address
- Mobile/ Phone No.
- A Compact Disc (CD) that contains soft copy of the Proforma without witness details. In place of the signature, applicant’s old name is to be stated
- A certificate stating that details of the CD and Hard copy are similar
- Two self-attested passport size photos
- Photocopy of identity proof of the Applicant (photocopy of any one of the following documents will suffice: Aadhar card, passport, voter ID card, PAN card, driving license)
- Cover Letter
- Demand Draft for payment of fees
Name Change Affidavit, Application Form & Gazette Application
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Ria Dutta
New Delhi, India
Have had a great experience with MyAdvo before when they helped me get in touch with a reputed lawyer who as it turned out was a family friend so it increased the trust factor. Today I went in for a meeting and addressed my issue for name change. They walked me through the whole process and in two day's time I was sorted. Thanks!
Aksh*ta Sharma
Mumbai, India
After I got married, I wanted to change my surname. We found out about MyAdvo through an ad I saw online, they assured us that after an initial amount of payment they wouldn’t charge us any more and that they would do everything required to get my name changed. I just needed to submit all the documents they needed for the process. Would really recommend MyAdvo!
Rakesh Singh
Delhi, India
I am a very superstitious person. My priest had suggested that if I wanted more positivity and luck in my life, I should change my name. A friend told me that MyAdvo does a variety of legal services and maybe they could help. I got my name changed from the comfort of my home. The case managers did everything for me. Awesome service!
Anju Shah
Uttar Pradesh, India
I am typically unaware when it comes to legal things. I get very confused when I am asked to draft an affidavit or other legal related documents. So, my situation when I needed to change my name was a scary one. MyAdvo guided me and helped me all the way. Highly recommend!
Ajay Chopra
Kolkata, India
I changed my name to Arjun Jainendra Chopra because my dad wanted it that way and I agreed as he was paying for my scholarship for business school in the US. I have a friend who works at MyAdvo and with his help got the name change done in time for my visa application the following week. They have a fixed and acceptable price rate, a cool office, and of course my friend Mr. Saksham is great at his job so no complaints there!
Rita Sharma
Delhi, India
They have nice service. My name is spelt RITA and not Reeta. My parents while admitting me to school didn’t pay much attention to it and the same was followed through, till my college. I finally came across MyAdvo who could help me in this name change process. It is a nice initiative to digitalise legal services. I recommend them for legal related issues.
Ria Dutta
New Delhi, India
Have had a great experience with MyAdvo before when they helped me get in touch with a reputed lawyer who as it turned out was a family friend so it increased the trust factor. Today I went in for a meeting and addressed my issue for name change. They walked me through the whole process and in two day's time I was sorted. Thanks!
Aksh*ta Sharma
Mumbai, India
After I got married, I wanted to change my surname. We found out about MyAdvo through an ad I saw online, they assured us that after an initial amount of payment they wouldn’t charge us any more and that they would do everything required to get my name changed. I just needed to submit all the documents they needed for the process. Would really recommend MyAdvo!
Rakesh Singh
Delhi, India
I am a very superstitious person. My priest had suggested that if I wanted more positivity and luck in my life, I should change my name. A friend told me that MyAdvo does a variety of legal services and maybe they could help. I got my name changed from the comfort of my home. The case managers did everything for me. Awesome service!
Anju Shah
Uttar Pradesh, India
I am typically unaware when it comes to legal things. I get very confused when I am asked to draft an affidavit or other legal related documents. So, my situation when I needed to change my name was a scary one. MyAdvo guided me and helped me all the way. Highly recommend!
Ajay Chopra
Kolkata, India
I changed my name to Arjun Jainendra Chopra because my dad wanted it that way and I agreed as he was paying for my scholarship for business school in the US. I have a friend who works at MyAdvo and with his help got the name change done in time for my visa application the following week. They have a fixed and acceptable price rate, a cool office, and of course my friend Mr. Saksham is great at his job so no complaints there!
Rita Sharma
Delhi, India
They have nice service. My name is spelt RITA and not Reeta. My parents while admitting me to school didn’t pay much attention to it and the same was followed through, till my college. I finally came across MyAdvo who could help me in this name change process. It is a nice initiative to digitalise legal services. I recommend them for legal related issues.
Ria Dutta
New Delhi, India
Have had a great experience with MyAdvo before when they helped me get in touch with a reputed lawyer who as it turned out was a family friend so it increased the trust factor. Today I went in for a meeting and addressed my issue for name change. They walked me through the whole process and in two day's time I was sorted. Thanks!
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