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Name Change After Remarriage

Name Change After Remarriage

Name change after remarriage means when someone gets married again and decides to change their last name. For example, if a woman named Anita marries and takes the last name Sharma, but later she gets married again and wants to change her last name to Gupta. So, the process of adopting a new last name after getting remarried is called name change after remarriage. It's a personal choice, and people do it for various reasons, like wanting to reflect their new marital status or starting fresh with a new identity. It involves updating legal documents and informing others about the name change.

Benefits of changing name post marriage

Changing your name after getting married can have some good things for you. Here are a few benefits:

When you and your partner have the same last name, it shows that you are part of the same family. It can make you feel more connected.
Having a shared name is like a symbol of unity. It tells others that you and your spouse are a team, and you support each other.
Sometimes, having the same last name can make things simpler. People may find it easier to remember or communicate with you as a couple.
Changing your name on legal documents, like your driver's license or passport, can make official matters smoother. It helps avoid confusion and ensures that your documents match.
In some cultures or traditions, it is common for a person, usually the woman, to take the spouse's last name. This can be a way to honor traditions or cultural practices.

List of official documents required

To initiate a name change after marriage and have the corresponding advertisement published in the Gazette of India, follow these steps:

Affidavit Preparation:

Draft an affidavit with the desired name change details.
Sign the affidavit in the presence of a Judicial Magistrate or Notary.

Newspaper Advertisement:

Place an ad for the name change in an original newspaper.

Prescribed Proforma:

Type the necessary details for name change on a computer in the prescribed proforma.
Obtain signatures from the applicant and two witnesses on the typed proforma.

Matching Information Certification:

Prepare a document where the applicant declares that the hardcopy and softcopy contain identical information.
Sign the certification document.

Passport-sized Pictures:

Provide two passport-sized pictures of the applicant, both self-attested.

ID Proof:

Make a photocopy of a valid ID as evidence.
Self-attest the photocopy.

Request Letter and Fee:

Write a request letter for the name change.
Include the appropriate fee as determined by the relevant authority.

Gazette Publication Method

Initiate the name change process after marriage by submitting a written application along with a marriage certificate and address proof to the Gazette department.

Dispatch the necessary supporting documents via registered post to the respective department for thorough verification.

Make a formal request to the department for the publication of the name change in the upcoming Gazette issue.

Anticipate receiving the Gazette notification, serving as official confirmation of the name change, within 15 to 20 working days via registered post.

Fulfill the final step by publicizing the name change through an advertisement in two local newspapers.