Name Change in Ration Card

Driving Licence is an important document for which all Indian Citizens are eligible according to the National Food Security Act of 2013. It can be used as proof of identity and proof of address as well in almost any scenerio and if you have changed your name recently for any reason, it is very important to get it updated on your ration card as well. So if you have changed your name, it is very important to get it updated on the ration card. Although the process can be a bit complicated for people who are not aware of the entire process. But don’t worry as we are here to help with our name change in ration card service.

Ration card allows people to get citizen items at reasonable prices. So if you are planning to change your name on ration card, you must follow all the set of procedures but if you need help, YourDoorStep is here to provide the best name change in ration card service. Get in touch with our team and they will help you out will all the documentation. After that, they will carry out the procedure so you will continue your work without any worries. So if you are planning to change your name on your ration card, get in touch with YourDoorStep.

What is Ration Card

According to Wikipedia, Ration cards are an official document issued by state governments in India to households that are eligible to purchase subsidized food grain from the Public Distribution System under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). They also serve as a common form of identification for many Indians.

Under the NFSA, all state governments in India have to identify households that are eligible for purchasing subsidised food grain from the Public Distribution System and provide them with ration cards. There are two types of ration cards under NFSA

• Priority Household (PHH) ration cards are issued to households that meet the eligibility criteria set by their state government. Each priority household is entitled to 5 kilograms of food grain per member per month.
• Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration cards are issued to “poorest of poor” households. Each AAY household is entitled to 35 kilograms of food grain per month.

Details Mentioned in Ration Card?

In India, Ration cards can be used as a proof of identity and address. These are some of the

• Photograph of the family head
• Name of the Head of the family 
• Date of birth
• Names of all family members
• Unique smart card number
• Head of the family’s father’s or husband’s name 
• Address of residence
• QR code for scanning (in some States)

Procedure to Change Name in Ration Card

Step 1- Affidavit for Name Change

If you want to change you name, firstly you need to make an affidavit for Name Change in local Notary. It must contain your Old name, the New name and must also mention the reason for name change along with applicant details such as your Husband’s/Father’s name, Address and Age Proof etc.

Step 2- Publication in Newspaper

Once you complete the above step, the next step Publication in Newspaper comes in to play.
You need to Publish news of your Name Change as an Advertisement in two local newspapers i.e. one in the Regional Language\Hindi and another one in English newspaper.

Some Important point to include in the Newspaper Publication:

• New Name of Applicant
• Old Name of Applicant
• Date
• Full Address of Applicant
• Age of Applicant
• Notary Name who attested the affidavit
• Father’s/Husband Name of Applicant

Before you give the advertisement in newspaper, always perform a cross check of the advertisement to see if all the details mentioned are correct or not. A minor mistake can ruin your complete procedure.

Step 3- Publishing of Name Change in Official Gazette of India

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

Now you have to send the following Documents to the Department of Publication of Name Change-

• Name Change Affidavit which has to be Duly Notarized (Hard Copy)
• If You live abroad, then you must submit the deed which has to be duly attested by the respective Indian Embassy/Indian High Commission Only.
• Newspaper Publication (Hard Copy)
• Hard Copy of the Name Change form which must be duly filled as per the given Format
• Make a digital CD. “Soft Copy of Specimen in a Compact Disc (CD)”
• Government employees are required to submit the Deed for Name Change in accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs 0. M. No. 190016/1/87-Estt. dated 12/03/1987
• A Demand Draft of Rs. 1100/- (for major) and Rs. 1700/- (for Minor) drawn in favour of Controller of Publications, Delhi
• Two Passport Size Photographs self-attested
• One Self Attested Photo ID Proof
• A Certificate which must be signed by the Applicant informing/stating that the information in the Hard and Soft copy is the same. 
• Application/Forwarding Letter describing about all the Documents enclosed within the envelope

Step 4 – Applying for Name Change in Ration Card

• Download the application form from the State’s official Ration card portal for correction in Ration card.
• Fill the form correctly and submit the form in the nearest ration card office.
• Make sure to submit all the supporting documents as well.

Also, you have to carry the original copy of supporting documents as well for verification purposes. Make sure to bring the original ration card as well. After the verification completes, the new and updated ration card will be sent to your registered residential address.

Reasons for Name Change in Ration Card

Why Choose YourDoorStep for Name Change in Ration Card

Here are some of the reasons to choose us for your Name Change in ration card

Simple and Easy Service Booking Process

Need a service? All you have to do is either fill the form available on each service page or directly contact us on the given contact numbers and simply name the service you require. after a few basic questions, our team will assign a professional to carry out the demanded service.

Affordable Price

We have structured our services in such a way that we are able to provide them to our customers at very attractive prices. Hence, getting a service like name change in ration card done by a professional at your home or office isn’t going to be any different than regular services.

Quick Response and Resolution

As soon as we receive the information about the problem we immediately assign a professional to visit your location. Also, the professionals are trained so they can immediately recognize the issue and provide the solution for the same.

Process to avail Name Change in Ration Card Service

We make all our services simple and easy to use by keeping our customers in mind. This helps us achieve a high customer satisfaction rate. Follow these steps given below

• Contact us on the given numbers or fill the contact form given above.
• Tell us the are you want to change your name in your ration card.
• Mention your name, and phone number to make it easy to connect

That’s it. Soon an agent will connect to you for carrying out the service.

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