If you want to make corrections to your 12th marksheet, make sure to read this guide in which we have explained the process of correcting 12th marksheet online and offline. Also find the list of documents and other related information that you will need.
Importance of Name Correction in 12th Marksheet
12th mark sheets are very important and we need them to take admissions in the graduate or any other professional college or institute. So it is important to correct your name if it’s incorrect.
Not only in studies but you’ll need it even when applying for a job or to work abroad, at the time of applying for a passport or getting a visa. So it is recommended to correct your 12th marksheet quickly to avoid any delay because of errors in your name throughout the documents.
Reasons To Correct Name in 12th Marksheet
We have shared above the importance of the correct name in the 12th mark sheet. Now look at the common reasons for making corrections in the 12th marksheet. These are:
- Wrong surname
- Wrong father’s name
- Spelling mistake
- Child Adoption
- Parent divorced.
- A court decree.
Documents Required For Name Correction in 12th Marksheet
To update your name on the 12th mark sheet you need the following documents and we advise you to ask the respective board’s department. These are:
- A copy of your birth certificate
- Letter from your school’s Principal
- TC of previous school (if applicable)
- Application for name correction
- An affidavit
- A Gazette certificate copy
- Fee receipt
Process For Gazette Publication For Name Update in 12th Mark sheet
Gazette is an important paper to be submitted to change a name in India. It is published by the government printing press after the complete process and document verification.
To get a gazette notification you’ll need to follow the steps below. Our expert document legal advisors will help you with this. The steps are:
- Making An Affidavit:
You’ll need to prepare an affidavit on stamp paper and get it notarized, stating you are updating your name. It should be typed in a government-prescribed format only.
- Newspaper Advertisement:
Publish two newspaper advertisements in a regional and a national newspaper in the public notice about your name correction. Declare your new name, current name, address, and contact details in the desired format.
- Gazette Publication:
Once the above two documents are ready, fill out the name change application online on the Gazette Of India official website. Upload the scanned copies of all the documents, including the affidavit and copies of the newspaper advertisements, and then pay the fee for processing your application.
Note: For the online process follow the steps as explained above. To apply offline, visit the Gazette of India office, and submit photocopies of documents with the name change application, and pay the fee to process.
12th CBSE MarkSheet Correction Process (Central Board of Secondary Education):
After getting the gazette, follow the below process to correct the name on your CBSE 12th marksheet easily.
- Visit the official website of CBSE and download the application form.
- Take a letter from your Principal get it scanned.
- Scan a copy of the gazette certificate of your changed name.
- Now fill out the application, upload scanned copies of documents, and pay the processing fee to the CBSE board.
- Submit to apply.
For the offline process visit the CBSE regional office and submit the above documents in a photocopy with your application.
After the verification process is completed, you’ll get an updated 12th marksheet.
12th Marksheet Name Change From State Boards:
Similarly to the CBSE board, other state boards in India like the Delhi board, UP board, Bihar board, Maharashtra board, MP board, and so on require some legal process for name change in 12th marksheet. Follow the below-mentioned process to change your name on your class 12 marksheet.
- Visit your state education board office and enquire about the correct procedure for correcting names on marksheets.
- Complete all supporting documents as listed above.
- Attach a copy of your newly named gazette certificate with your application.
- Pay the fee online or offline (as per the options available).
For an offline process, download the application from the respective board’s website and follow the same steps as explained in CBSE board section above..
How Can We Help You to Correct Name On 12th Marksheets
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FAQs
Q: How do I correct my name on my 12th mark sheet?
A: To correct your name on a 12th mark sheet, fill name change form after getting it from your respective board’s office or official website. Follow the above process, attach the documents, and pay the fee.
Q: How to change name on a CBSE class 12 mark sheet?
A: To change your name on a CBSE 12th mark sheet you need to visit the official website of the CBSE board and download the application. Fill out this application and upload the documents. After paying the fee your application will be processed.
Q: How to correct the name on the 12th mark sheet UP board?
A: To correct your name on a 12th mark sheet you need to visit the UP board office in Allahabad to submit a gazette copy to change your name with the application and processing fee.
Q: How much time it takes to publish a Gazette notification?
A: It gets published within 3–8 weeks, depending upon the holidays.
Q: How much do I need to pay for correcting my name on 12th marksheets?
A: Fee may vary time to time, it depends on the board of the exam. Call us to get the updated fee structure details and personal guidance.
