If you have changed your name, updating it on your Marriage Certificate is also important to maintain accuracy, whether due to name change for personal preference, adding or removing your middle name or last name, or correcting a minor spelling mistake.
Eligibility to Change Name on Marriage Certificate in India
The persons who want to update their new name on their Marriage Certificate must fulfill the eligibility criteria. These are:
- The person looking to update your change name on the Marriage Certificate must be an Indian citizen.
- The person must be above 18 years.
- A valid reason for a Name Change should be presented.
- Spouse’s name additions after marriage.
- To correct the minor typo mistakes on a Marriage Certificate.
Documents Required for Name Change on Marriage Certificate
- Name change correction form obtained through the Gazette office.
- A copy of your marriage certificate.
- Address Proof – the electricity bill, ration card, etc.
- ID Proof – Passport, Voter ID, aadhaar card, etc.
- Affidavit (Original) – A self-declaration statement of changing your name typed on a Rs. 20/- stamp paper and notarized by a public notary.
- Newspaper Advertisement – Two public notices to be published, in a local and a national newspaper announcing your changed name.
- A Gazette certificate of a new changed name.
How To Get Gazette Notification For A Name Change On Marriage Certificate Online or Offline
Three steps are involved to get a gazette notification for changing your name on a marriage certificate. You can upload the scanned copy documents online or submit hard copies offline by visiting the gazette office. Following are the steps to apply for a gazette notification:
Affidavit:
Prepare an affidavit on stamp paper and get it notarized by a public notary, to state that you are changing your name. You need to get it typed in a prescribed format.
Newspaper Advertisement:
Publish two newspaper advertisements in a local and a national newspaper to inform the public about your new name. It should mention your new name, old name, address, and contact details in the desired format. Take a copy of it on which the publication date is shown.
Gazette Notification Publication:
Fill out the name change application form correctly obtained from the Gazette office, attach all the supporting documents including the original copies of the affidavit and newspaper copies, then pay the fee to the designated authority at the Gazette of India office. After completing this procedure you’ll get a gazette notification certificate reflecting your corrected name.
Updating Name On Your Marriage Certificate Online:
- First of all, you need to visit the official website of the state government where you made your marriage certificate. Ask us for the online application link to apply.
- Now you need to give your personal information, like name, email, father’s name, mother’s name, husband’s name, date of birth, gender, address, and religion.
- Once you provide all the information, you need to scan the supporting documents such as the marriage, divorce, and death certificates (if applicable), a gazette certificate, as well as photographs of the couple, and upload them on the website along with the application.
- Now pay the fee online.
- After making the payment, you will see a “Submit” button to generate an application number of your application, click on that.
- Apply the same process thrice with the same application number all the time.
- Once the verification is done, Your application will get processed and a new updated marriage certificate will be sent to the email address that you had given. You should take the printout and keep it safe for future use.
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What Should Be Done After Changing Your Name on Marriage Certificate:
After updating your marriage certificate, it is essential to update various documents to maintain consistency and avoid future complications. Here is a guide on the documents you must update with your new changed name:
- Aadhaar Card: To update your name on your aadhaar card online visit the UIDAI portal or visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Present your gazette certificate, marriage certificate, and proof of identity. Pay the fee for processing and get a new updated aadhaar card in a few weeks.
- PAN Card: To apply for a new PAN card after correcting your new name, you need to get a form from the IT department offline or download it online sub. Now submit your gazette certificate, marriage certificate, and proof of identity to get a new and updated PAN card.
- Voter ID Card: To get your name changed on your voter card you need to visit your regional election and submit your gazette certificate, marriage certificate, and proof of address to update your new name in the electoral list and get a new and updated voter card.
- Driving Licence: To change your name on your DL, once you have changed your name you need to apply for a new license to reflect the married name at the regional transport office. Submit your gazette certificate, marriage certificate, old driving license, and other supporting documents. Then pay the required fee.
- Passport: To apply for a new passport after a name change and reflect the married name at the regional passport office. Submit a gazette copy, marriage certificate, current passport, and other supporting documents. Then pay the required fee.
- Bank Accounts: Visit the bank branch where you have your account. It is very important to update your changed details to your bank to avoid any financial hurdles. Apply for KYC and submit your gazette copy, marriage certificate, and ID proof to update your new name in your bank accounts correctly.
- Insurance Policies: Likewise your bank, needs to inform your insurance provider also that you have changed your name. To update your new name submit a copy of your gazette, and marriage certificate.
- Education Certificates: Though it is not necessary if you want to study further or apply for a job update your educational papers too. Ask your institutions or boards for guidance on updating your name in your educational certificates.
FAQs
Q: What can I do to update my marriage certificate online?
A: You have to submit all the soft copies of supporting documents at the marriage registrar’s office or online at the state government’s official website and pay the fee online. Follow the above-explained process our expert agent will help you with this.
Q: From where can I obtain a name change or name correction form?
A: You can download it online from the official website of egazette or take a hard copy by visiting the office personally, though we will provide you the same.
Q: What is the eligibility to apply for a name change on a marriage certificate?
A: For applying pan card name change you’ll need to have a valid reason, Indian citizen, above 18, a valid reason for changing name other details can be read above.
