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How to Change Your Name on a Birth Certificate
Changing your name on a birth certificate is common and a simple process. It can be due to some reasons like marriage, adoption, or personal preference. Below we have explained a step-by-step guide to help you through the complete process.
Understanding the Process For Changing Name on Birth Certificate
Legal Requirements:
There are some basic and common requirements in each state, for changing names. The procedure follows some specific rules but it’s necessary to get details with the requirements in your respective state.
Necessary Documents:
The list of common documents that you’ll need are:
- Birth certificate with the current name
- Proof of ID (passport, driving license, etc.)
- Proof of residential address (ration card, electricity bill, etc.)
- Affidavit of name change
- Court order or other legal document (if applicable)
Steps to Make Corrections in Birth Certificate
- Draft an Application: Draft an application in a desired format regarding the name change on the birth certificate.
- Gather the Documents: Collect all the supporting documents listed above. Keep photocopies of each document for your records.
- Prepare an Affidavit: Draft an affidavit stating a valid reason for changing your name and a desired new name. This should be drafted via court and must be notarized.
- Submit your Application: Go to the Births & Deaths Registration office. Submit your application with affidavit, and other supporting documents.
- Pay the Fees: Pay the departmental fees for the name change process.
- Wait for Approval: Once you apply, wait for the verification and approval of your name change application.
- Receive New Updated Birth Certificate: If your application gets approved, you will receive an updated birth certificate reflecting your new name. If it gets rejected then follow the process through Gazette notification, explained in detail below.
Gazette Notification for Changing Name in Birth Certificate
STEP 1 – AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME CHANGE
To change your name on your birth certificate in India, firstly you need to make an affidavit for Name Change and get it notarized. It must contain your name which is mentioned in the birth certificate, the desired new name, and also mention a valid reason for a name change along with the applicant’s details like your Husband’s/Father’s Name (whatever is applicable), Address and Age Proof, etc.
STEP 2: PUBLICATION IN NEWSPAPER
- After completing the above step, now a Publication in Newspapers needs to be published.
- Publish news of your Name Change as an Advertisement in two local newspapers one in the Regional Language and one in an English newspaper.
STEP 3: Publishing The Official Gazette by the Government of India
Finally, it’s time for the gazette publication in the Official Gazette to legally recognize your new name. Fill out the form and pay the required fees. Your legal name change notification will be published in the Gazette publication and the copies will be sent to the address you provided.
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FAQs
Q: How much time will it take to update the name on a birth certificate?
A: The process for updating the name on a birth certificate can take several weeks or months.
Q: Can I change my name without a court order?
A: Yes, you may be able to change your name through an affidavit or declaration, but in some cases, you’ll need a court order.
Q: What if I want to change my child’s name?
A: You’ll need to follow the same process as explained above for changing a child’s name, but you may need to give consent from both parents.
Q: Can I change my name back to my maiden name?
A: Yes, you can change your name back to your maiden name by following the same process. Additionally, you’ll be required to submit a divorce decree or death certificate whichever is applicable.
