STEP 1: AFFIDAVIT OF NAME CHANGE

If you want to change name then firstly. You need to make an affidavit for Name Change in local Notary from Shop Near to You . It should contain the Old name, the New name and the reason for name changing has to be mention in the affidavit along with applicant details such as your Husband’s/Father’s name, Address and Age Proof etc.

STEP 2: PUBLICATION IN NEWSPAPER

Once You completed the above Two step in name change procedure. Then Newspaper Publication comes in role for Changing Name. 

You need to Publish news as an Advertisement in two local newspaper i.e one in the Regional Language \ Hindia and another one is English newspaper.

Some Important point which should include in the Newspaper Publication for Name Change:

1. New Name of Applicant
2. Old Name of Applicant
3. Full Address of Applicant
4. Age of Applicant
5. Date on which affidavit is made by Applicant
6. Father’s/Husband Name of Applicant
7. Notary Name who attested the affidavit

Before you give advertisement in newspaper, always double cross check the content for advertisement and above mention all points are correct and proper. A minor mistake can distroy your complete procedure .

Below is the sample of advertisement in newspaper for name change :

For more information or Giving ads in News Paper click the link:

Link: Name Change Affidavit Online

t Name Change Ads

You Have to gave Your ads like that only

STEP 3: PUBLICATION OF NAME CHANGE IN OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF INDIA

Once You compled all the above step the 3rd step is  “Publication of Name chnage in Gazette of India”.

Now you have to Publish Notification in Gazette of India by writing the Application along with DD fee and with documents required.

Now you have to Prepare and need to send the following Documents to the Department of Publication of Change of Name :

• Name Change Affidavit duly Notarized (Hrad Copy)

• Newspaper Publication (Hard Copy)

• Hard Copy of Form of Name Change duly filled as per the prescribed Format. Below is the Format of Specimen for you.

• Need to make digital CD. “Soft Copy of Specimen in a Compact Disc (C.D)” .
• A Certificate which is signed by the Applicant informing/stating that the matter info of hard copy and soft copy that person is providing is similar. Kindly find the Format of Certificate for your reference only:

CERTIFICATE-FOR-NAME CHANGE IN GAZETTE

• For Goverment employees need to be required to submit Deed for Name Chnage in accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs 0. M. No. 190016 / 1 / 87-Estt. dated 12/03/1987.
• If You are living in abroad, then You have to submit deed duly attested by the respective Indian Embassy / Indian High Commission Only.
• A Demand Draft of Rs. 1,100/- (in case of major) and Rs. 1,700/- (in case of Minor) drawn in favor of Controller of Publications, Delhi.

• Two Passport Size Photographs self attested.

• One Self Attested Photo ID Proof.

• Application/Forwarding Letter describing about all the Documents enclosed within the envelope.

Fee Structure For Name Change in Bank

Name Change Fee for Major Employee – Rs. 1,100/- Rs 250 Extra As per change and coorection

Name Change Fee for Minor Child – Rs. 1,700/- Rs 250 Extra As per change and coorection 

Name Change Fee for Govt. Employee – Rs. 1,100/- Rs 250 Extra As per change and coorection 

For Person Living In Abroad – Rs. 7,500/-

Name Change Office Address In India

Central Gazette office  is located at North Delhi and Official Address is – Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054.

FAQ’s

1 Where Is The Office Of Gazette In Delhi?

 The official Government gazette office is in Delhi which is situated at Civil Lines, Delhi 110054.

2 How To Apply Gazette For Change Of Name?

The procedure to apply for gazette to Delhi is offline method. The application should be submitted at the office of Central Gazette, Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054 if your residential presence is listed in Delhi or Nearby. For the rest of our country, whole official papers along with the application form should be sent via Speed Post at the address of Gazette office.

3 What Are The Timings Of The Office Of Government Gazette Of India?

The office hours for Gazette of India – Delhi, are between 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 3 PM on all the working days.

4 Where Can I Get The Gazette Copy?

You can download the Gazette from www.egazette.nic.in.

5 Is The Newspaper Publication Mandatory For Applying For The Gazette In?

Yes, it is mandatory to publish an advertisement in the local newspapers after the affidavit. The advertisement of the name change must include the new one, the old one name of the applicant, your address, date of birth etc.

6 Is The Affidavit Of Name Change Application Is Mandatory For Applying For Gazette?

Why Need to Change Name in Bank Account

If you have changed your surname after marriage, then you must have to change your name in your Bank to get financial benefits in the future. Many companies are recruiting employees on behalf of their certificates, if they found any spelling mistakes between your bank account and Certificates or any government id cards like Aadhaar card, Driving License, Pan Card, they will not able to release the salary due to their advance CRS system; for this reason, you have to rectify your mistakes in your bank passbook.

Now, before applying, one should call on the officer of the controller of the publisher and confirm that no other documents are required. After this, it is published in the name change column in the gazette in 1 to 3 months. A copy of this is also sent to the address given by you. Your name is legally changed after publication in the Gazette.

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