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Your Name
Without the Stress
Changing your name legally involves affidavits, Gazette applications, newspaper publication and different state requirements. We make it easier.
Your identity.
Made official.
We handle the paperwork, Gazette, and publication — you focus on what matters.
Most people find
the process confusing
You don't have to figure it all out yourself. ChangeOfName.in helps you understand, prepare and complete the process — without the guesswork.
Find your situation
Name Change After Marriage
Married recently? Make your new name official.
Get assistance with the affidavit, newspaper publication and Gazette process required to formally adopt your new name after marriage. We guide you on updating Aadhaar, PAN, Passport and bank accounts.
Start Marriage Name ChangeComplete Name Change
Want a completely different name? We'll guide you through.
Whether it's a personal choice, cultural shift or fresh start, we assist with the full legal process — affidavit preparation, newspaper publication and Gazette notification.
Start My Name ChangeSpelling Correction
Spelling error across your documents?
Inconsistent name spellings across Aadhaar, PAN, passport or birth certificate cause document mismatch issues. We assist with the correction process to align your records.
Correct My NameName Change for a Minor
Changing your child's name? We handle the process.
Minor name changes require specific documentation including parental consent. We assist with the complete application, Gazette notification and all related steps.
Change My Child's NameName Change After Divorce
Reverting to your previous name after divorce?
We assist with the process to legally revert to your maiden name or adopt a new name following divorce — including affidavit, newspaper publication and Gazette notification.
Start Name ReversionReligious or Cultural Name Change
Changed your faith or community name?
Religious or cultural name changes follow a specific legal procedure. We assist with affidavits, publication and Gazette notification applicable to your case.
Start Name ChangeHow to legally change
your name in India
Tell Us Your Requirement
Share your name, reason and location. We identify the exact process that applies to your specific case.
Prepare the Affidavit
We prepare the required affidavit based on your reason and state — the legal foundation of your name change.
Newspaper Publication
Where required, we assist with publishing a name change notice in approved newspapers for your state.
Gazette Application
We prepare and submit your Gazette notification to the relevant authority — Central or State Gazette per your case.
Gazette Publication
Your name change is officially published in the Gazette — creating the official government record.
Update Your Other Records
We guide you on updating Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, bank accounts and other records after Gazette publication.
We figure out
your process
— not a generic one
A Gazette is an official government publication where your name change is recorded, creating legal evidence that your old name is now your new name.
The exact process may involve an affidavit, newspaper publication, Gazette notification, or a combination — which applies depends on your state, reason and records you need to update.
Check My Gazette RequirementCentral Gazette
Published by the Government of India. Required for certain government employees, defence personnel, and applicants who need national-level recognition.
State Gazette
Published by a state government. Applicable for most general name changes where records are primarily held by state-level authorities. Requirements vary by state.
Not sure which applies? Don't choose simply because you saw it online. Tell us your state, reason and applicant category — we identify the correct type for you.
Specialized in
name changes.
Nothing else.
We've assisted 5,000+ applicants across India since 2014 — not as a side service, but as our entire focus.
What applicants say
"I was confused about whether I needed the Central or State Gazette. They figured it out for me in the first consultation itself."
"The newspaper publication part seemed complicated but they handled everything. My Gazette certificate arrived exactly when they said."
"Had a spelling error across all my documents. They guided me every step. Documents updated in Aadhaar and PAN without any issues."
We assist applicants across India
States
Major Cities
Also assisting Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Indian citizens living overseas.
No hidden surprises
How much does it cost?
There isn't one fixed price. Your cost depends on:
- Affidavit requirements
- Stamp and notarisation fees
- Newspaper publication papers
- Central or State Gazette procedure
- Government fees
- Documentation assistance charges
How long does it take?
Most cases: 8–12 weeks
From initial consultation to Gazette certificate
- Newspaper publication schedule1–2 weeks
- Gazette authority processing2–4 weeks
- State and document readinessVaries
- Any corrections if requiredCase-specific
Frequently asked
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new name official?
Don't spend weeks trying to understand different affidavits, newspaper requirements and Gazette procedures on your own.
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Tell us your name change requirement and get a clear breakdown of the exact process, documents needed, expected timeline and applicable cost — before you commit to anything.
