Name Correction or Change Name In 10th Marksheet: CBSE or Any Other State Board

If you want to correct the errors in your 10th marksheet, read this guide to explore the step-by-step process for updating your name in your 10th marksheet online and offline. Also, find the list of documents and other details. 

Importance of Name Correction in 10th Marksheet 

The 10th mark sheet is the first and basic document of our education that we need in most cases like taking admissions in the +2, graduation, or any other professional college or institute. So it is important to keep it updated to reflect your correct name if it’s incorrect.

Not only in studies, but you’ll need it even when applying for a job or to work abroad, while applying for a passport or getting a visa. It also contains your date of birth and is used in some situations like as proof of your age or birth date. So it is recommended to correct your 10th marksheet quickly to avoid any delay because of errors in your name throughout the documents.

Conditions For Correction in 10th Marksheet 

As, we already discussed the importance of the correct name in the 10th mark sheet. Now look at the conditions to make corrections in the 10th marksheet. These are:

• Wrongly written surname 
• Wrongly written father’s name 
• Spelling mistake
• Child Adoption
• Parent divorced
• Personal preference
• A court decree

Documents Required For Name Correction in 10th Marksheet 

To update your name on the 10th 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 10th Mark sheet

A Gazette certificate is a valid document in India, to change a name in the 10th marksheet. It is published by the government printing press only, after completing the process of 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

10th CBSE MarkSheet Correction Process (Central Board of Secondary Education):

After getting the gazette, follow the below process to correct the name on your CBSE 10th 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 10th marksheet.

10th 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 10th marksheet. Follow the below-mentioned process to change your name on your class 10 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 10th Marksheets

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FAQs

Q: How do I correct my name on my 10th mark sheet?

A: To correct your name on a 10th 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: Can I change my 10th certificate after changing my name and passing out?

A: Yes, you can change your name on your 10th certificate or 10th marksheet even if you have passed out. If there is any typo error or you have changed your name for any reason, contact your respective state’s board and ask for the legal formalities or follow our above-given guide to complete the documents to apply.

Q: How to change name on a CBSE class 10 mark sheet?

A: To change your name on a CBSE 10th 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: What is the procedure for name change in 10th marksheet upboard online?

A: To change your name in the 10th marksheet of the UP board, you must have appeared in this state board’s exam after 2017. If you are eligible for this criteria, visit the official website upmsp.edu.in and follow the instructions.

Q: How to correct the name on the 10th marksheet of the UP board?

A: To correct your name on a 10th marksheet visit UP board office, Allahabad and 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 10th 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