The 3 Mandatory Steps for Legal Name Change in India
Whether you are changing your name after marriage, dropping an astrologically unfavorable letter, or changing your entire identity, Indian law requires a strict 3-tier process for the change to be legally accepted by banks, passport authorities, UIDAI (Aadhaar), and educational boards:
Step 1: Affidavit Submission
Visit a local notary and draft a Name Change Affidavit on a Rs. 10 to Rs. 100 non-judicial stamp paper. It must state your current name, proposed new name, father's/husband's name, residential address, and reason for the change.
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Step 2: Newspaper Publication
Publish a name change advertisement in two daily newspapers circulated in your district:
- One Local Regional Language Daily (e.g. Hindi/Marathi/Tamil/Bengali).
- One Leading English Daily (e.g. Times of India, Indian Express, Hindustan Times).
Step 3: Central Gazette of India (The Gazette / Rajpatra) Notification
The Gazette of India (published weekly by the Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi) is the ultimate legal record recognized by all Indian government departments.
Where to Submit Gazette Application?
- Physical Office: The Controller of Publications, Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi - 110054.
- Official Gazette Portal:
egazette.gov.in - Govt Gazette Fee: Rs. 1,100 to Rs. 1,400 for standard name change.
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