Name Change Gazette Notification

A name change gazette notification is an official way to announce a name change. When a person changes their name, they can publish it in the government gazette, a public record. This makes the change legal and official. The gazette is published by the government, and it shows details like the old name, the new name, and the date. Anyone can see this record to confirm the name change. It is often needed for things like ID updates, passports, and bank documents.

Why Name Change Happens

A legal name change means changing your name officially, so it appears on important documents like your ID, passport, and school records. People do this for different reasons, like:

• Wanting a new or fancier name
• Fixing a mistake in the spelling of their name
• Changing their religion
• Changing their gender
• After getting married
• After getting divorced
• Following astrology advice

If you just want friends or family to call you by a new name, that's informal. But if you want your new name on legal documents, you must go through a legal process to make the change official.

Documents Required

To legally change your name in India, you need these documents:

• Affidavit for Name Change
• Newspaper Publication
• Deed of Name Change
• Request Letter to the Secretariat
• Name Change Statement
• Reply Letter from the Secretariat
• Publication Money Receipt
• Gazette Notification

Ways to Change Your Name Legally in India

To change your name legally in India, follow these simple steps:

1. Affidavit:

• Write an affidavit (a formal statement) that includes your old name, new name, and your address. Say that the information is true.
• Get the affidavit signed by two witnesses.
• Print the affidavit on a stamp paper, which must be of the value required in your state.
• Visit a notary and get the affidavit notarized (officially confirmed). You’ll also need two gazetted officers (official government officers) to sign it.

2. Newspaper Publication:

• Publish an advertisement about your name change in two newspapers. One must be in English, and the other in your local language.
• Check the newspaper's section for legal name changes or ask them for help with the format.

3. Gazette Notification:

• You can choose to publish your name change in the official Gazette (the government’s official publication), which is not required but may help to avoid problems later.
• For government workers or those applying for government exams, a Gazette notification is required. Some banks may also ask for this to update your account records.

Documents you need:

• Two copies of the "Deed Changing Name" form (available from local government).
• Two copies of the newspaper ads you published.
• A letter asking for permission to change your name.
• A passport-size photo attested (officially confirmed).
• A copy of the affidavit, attested.
• A photo ID (like PAN, Aadhaar, or driver's license).

After your documents are checked and verified, the government will officially publish your new name in the Gazette.

Why Choose Us for Name Change Gazette Notification?

Changing your name legally often requires publishing it in the Official Gazette. This step is necessary to make your new name recognized by the government and other authorities. While the process can be complicated, we make it simple with our expert help.

1. We specialize in handling the entire Gazette notification process from start to finish.
2. Our process is efficient, so you can expect your name change to be published in the Gazette quickly with minimal effort on your part.
3. Our team ensures your name change meets all legal requirements for Gazette publication.
4. From preparing your documents to submitting your application and following up with the authorities, we handle everything.
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