In India, people choose to change their names for a variety of personal, social, and legal reasons. Some of the most common include:
Marriage: Adopting a spouse’s surname or choosing a new name after marriage.
Divorce: Reverting to a maiden name or selecting a different name after separation.
Adoption: Updating the name of a child or adult, along with the parent’s name details.
Religious Conversion: Changing one’s name to reflect a new faith or spiritual identity.
Numerology or Astrology: Modifying the name based on numerological or astrological beliefs.
Gender Identity: Updating name details to align with one’s gender identity after transition (SRS).
Personal Choice: Simply preferring a new name for individual or professional reasons.
A legal name change ensures that your new identity is officially recognized across all government records, identification documents, bank accounts, educational certificates, and professional credentials.
Changing your name officially in India is a structured yet straightforward process. Here’s how you can do it step by step:
The first step is to create a Name Change Affidavit, which officially declares your intention to change your name. It should clearly include:
Your current name (with surname)
Your new name (with surname)
Your full residential address
Employment details, if you are a government employee
This affidavit must be printed on non-judicial stamp paper (₹10–₹100) and notarized by an authorized official
Next, publish a name change notice in one national newspaper — either in Hindi or English.
The advertisement should mention:
Present Name
New Name
Full Address
Employment Details (if applicable)
This step serves as public notice and ensures transparency for legal and personal records.
The final and most crucial step is to publish your new name in the Official Gazette of India.
This is mandatory for updating your name in:
Bank accounts
Educational certificates
Passport and visa records
Employment records or legal documents
Fill out the prescribed proforma (available on the Department of Publications website).
Pay the applicable government fee online via bharatkosh.gov.in.
Send your complete application to the Controller of Publications, Department of Publications, Government of India.
Keep the following documents ready:
Notarized Affidavit
Original Newspaper Advertisement
Filled-in Application Form
Two recent passport-size photographs (affixed and cross-signed)
Self-attested ID and Address Proofs (see accepted list)
CD containing soft copy of the application in .docx format
CD Declaration Letter confirming that hard and soft copies match
Cover Letter
Fee Payment Receipt
The Gazette Name Change process typically takes up to 8 weeks from the date of submission.
Processing time may vary depending on workload and document verification by the authorities.
We provide end-to-end assistance for your legal name change process, including:
✅ Professional affidavit drafting
✅ Gazette application preparation
✅ CD and digital file creation as per official format
✅ Newspaper advertisement assistance
✅ Online fee payment support
✅ WhatsApp video and phone consultation
✅ Continuous support until Gazette publication
✅ Multilingual assistance (Hindi, English, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu)
Copyright © 2024 adX media | All Right Reserved
