It typically takes 15 to 30 days between the day you submit your application to the Gazette to the day your name change is published. But it might differ with the character of your case and the busy schedule of the Department of Publication.

Yes, you may change your name several times. Another Gazette notification will be required each time your name is changed. Change of name frequently may be subject to legal or administrative difficulties. You had better seek the advice of a legal professional before doing so.

When the Gazette announces your name change, the Gazette notice becomes effective during your lifetime and is the ultimate legal document to your change of name

If any kind of error appears in the Gazette notification, you must immediately reach out to the Department of Publication to request a correction. You may have to submit additional documents and pay extra charges for this correction.

Yes, it's mandatory to publish your name change advertisement in two newspapers, one in a national English daily and another in a local language, before you proceed for a Gazette notification.

A name change affidavit is a significant legal document, which not only brings to the fore the purpose of your name change, but also contains your old and new name. The notarized affidavit should have two witnesses who sign it. It is a necessary component of the whole name change process.

Depending on the nature of the application of the name change, and whether it is published in the state or central Gazette this may vary in fees. India Individual name changes cost between 1,100 and 3,650 INR.

The cost of publications in the Karnataka Gazette to change your name is as follows:

• Affidavit: ₹100–₹200
• Newspaper advertisements: ₹395–₹3,000 (publication-dependent)
• Gazette fees: ₹1,100–₹3,650

Any fees that you have pay can be made via demand draft, online (where possible) or by direct bank transfer to the account of the department. Please retain a receipt of payment as an indication of payment.

Yes, in addition to the Gazette notification fees, you will have to pay the applicable charges for preparing a name change notarized affidavit, newspaper advertisement charges and the charges of legal consultation in case you seek professional advice.

When your new name is announced in Gazette, then you should change the details of all your official documents (passport, Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, bank accounts, property records and driving licence) to your new name.

Yes, you can. You can enquire of the Department of Publication a copy of the Gazette notification. The official Gazette site also contains some of the Gazette notifications which you can download in PDF format to refer to later.

Yes, the Gazette notification is the final legal document that will legitimize your change of name. When changing your new name in the official records, it is accepted by all government organizations in the country, including the banks and other concerned authorities.

No, the fees you have paid for the Gazette publication are non-refundable, even if your application is rejected.

Yes, the NRIs can also apply for a name change in the Indian Gazette. The process is the same, but the NRIs may need to submit additional supporting documents as proof that they are residents overseas.

In India, some states and the central government offer online platforms for Gazette name change requests. However, not all regions have this facility, so it is advisable to check with the concerned department.

Should you be rejected you will be told why by the Department of Publication. Then you can take the matter up with the appropriate authority and rectify the matter and re-digest a Gazette notification.

Yes, you can change your name based on your numerological or astrological beliefs, but you must clearly mention the reason in the name change affidavit.

Yes, you can change the spelling of your name through a Gazette notification, especially if it is initiated to fix a spelling mistake or you are opting to change the spelling of your name depending on your astrological and numerological beliefs.

If the spelling of your name appears inaccurate in the Gazette, you cannot make any kind of direct corrections to fix it. You will have to apply for a reissue of the Gazette notification. You will have to make a fresh affidavit, newspaper ad, CD, and payment of fees. The entire process will take 25 to 45 working days.

The adults have no age restriction in general but in case the applicant is a minor then the name change of the minor in Gazette requires parental consent or court approval.

Yes, you can revert to your old name but you will have to undergo the same legal process and will have to reapply for a Gazette notification.

You will of course need to inform major departments, e.g. Income Tax Department, Passport Office, your bank and the Electoral Office, to keep your records in tune.

The process of changing the name in Gazette of India typically takes 25 to 45 working days depending on the amount of work and the fully filled forms of your documents.

The standard cost for a Gazette name change in India is ₹1,100, however special cases such as name changes after marriage/ remarriage divorce or for minors have higher costs.

The Gazette appears once per week, on average on Saturdays. After your new name appears in the Gazzate you will get a copy of the Gazette as a PDF file right at your email.

To download the Gazette, you can go to egazette.gov.in and then under the option of Search Gazette, you will find the section of Weekly Gazette and there you will find the particular issue then you have to download the PDF.

Yes, the Gazette of India bears the stamp of the Controller of Publications. It is easy to find a sample copy on the internet.

No, the Gazette is given in PDF format through email and it can be downloaded easily. It can also be printed according to your needs.

If the booking for the Gazette notification has not been completed, you can cancel your application within 30 minutes to 48 hours, subject to a ₹100 cancellation fee. The remaining amount paid will be refunded.

When you decide to change your name after marriage you will have to go through the same process as the other name changes. Note that the supporting documentation required is the same.

You will have to include the following documents with your application:

• Newspaper advertisements (one in a national English daily and another one in a local language).
• Notarized affidavit
• Two recent passport size photographs.
• An application letter addressed to the Controller of Publication.
• A specimen form for name change with one CD in MS-Word and signed declaration.

The online charges are:

• Adults: ₹1,100
• Minors: ₹1,700
• Divorce: ₹2,750
• Minor name change after divorce: ₹3,350

In case of a failure of your application because of an incomplete or wrong document, don't waste time to reapply. Get into touch with the department to address the problems and re-apply with the correct documents to prevent additional rejections.

Yes, we process Gazette applications for all major cities, such as Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, as well as the rest of India. Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information.

The central government employees must submit a ‘Deed for Change of Name’ and it must be approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Govt of India).

You might need to present all original documents including name change affidavit and newspaper clippings of your name change advertisement. But in practice, most of the time, just a copy of government-issued ID proofs can be used to do the whole process.

No, it will not have any impact on your ownership rights and contracts due to your name change. Nevertheless, you should update your new name on property deeds, legal documents and financial accounts.

The following are the list of most common reasons used to reject:

• Lack of thorough or suitable documentation.
• The ancient and the new names are not the same ones.
• Most of the times individuals do not go through a proper procedural Gazette.

Yes, you may apply the notification of Gazette internationally, because it is considered all over the world. It is applicable in revising your new name on significant documents including the passports. Other notarized papers or affidavits may also be necessary in addition to the Gazette notification in some countries.