Uttar Pradesh Gazette Name Change – Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Everything UP Residents Need to Know About Gazette Name Change in One Place

Assuming you are a citizen of Uttar Pradesh, be it Lucknow, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Agra, Varanasi, Noida or any other place in the state, and you have to legally change your name, correct your date of birth or change your religion in official records, the Gazette notification will be the most authoritative legal document that you will receive

However, unlike other states which have their own specific online citizen portal of personal gazette services, customers of Uttar Pradesh request gazette notification of personal name changes via the Central Government Gazette - administered by the Department of Publication, Government of India This is the most important bit of information that any resident of the UPS should know when starting this process

The guide is comprehensive and includes all information correctly: this is the correct portal to use, the exact documents needed to use per the official government guidelines, how to pay the fee, how to track your application, the entire process of publication, and how to save your gazette notification PDF: and a state-by-state comparison is provided to residents who might need gazette notifications issued in other states

What is the Gazette of India and Why Do UP Residents Use It?

The Gazette of India (भारत का राजपत्र) is the official public journal of the Government of India, published weekly by the Department of Publication under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs It has been the legally authoritative national record for all statutory notifications since the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867

For personal name changes, date of birth corrections, and religion changes, UP residents publish their notification in the Central Government Gazette — Part IV — which is valid across the entire country, in every state, across all government departments, banks, courts, and institutions

UP State Gazette vs Central Gazette — What is the Difference?

Feature	UP State Gazette / Rajpatra (dpsup.up.gov.in)	Central Government Gazette (egazette.gov.in)
Published by	Directorate of Printing & Stationery, UP	Department of Publication, Govt. of India
Contains	Government orders, UP dept notifications, and some state-level personal notices	All government & personal notifications
Personal name changes	Published here in some cases — check your acknowledgment slip	Published here — Part IV (most common route)
Valid in	Uttar Pradesh + pan-India	Pan-India — all states and departments
Application process	Filed through UP Rajpatra / state channels	Submit to Dept of Publication, Delhi
Download	dpsup.up.gov.in → Gazette section	egazette.gov.in → Search Gazette → Part IV

Which one applies to you Your acknowledgment slip or the professional service / lawyer who handled your application will specify whether your notification will appear in the UP Rajpatra or the Gazette of India Part IV If you are unsure, check both portals Both are legally valid

Official Portals:

• Central e-Gazette (Download): egazette.gov.in
• UP State Gazette / Rajpatra: dpsup.up.gov.in
• Department of Publication (Application authority): deptpub.gov.in
• Fee Payment Portal: bharatkosh.gov.in

Understanding Gazette of India Parts — Which One is For Name Change?

Part	What It Contains
Part I	Appointments, promotions, and resignations in central government service
Part II	Statutory rules, regulations, and general statutory orders
Part III	Notifications issued by state governments
Part IV	Personal notifications — name changes, gender identity, date of birth corrections, religion changes
Part V	Notices and advertisements
Extraordinary	Urgent government notifications outside the regular weekly schedule

All residents of UP making an application to a personal gazette notification, that is, a change of name after marriage or correction of spelling after marriage or update of DOB or a change of religion, the notification will be published in Part IV of the Gazette of India When you subsequently download at egazette.gov.in, choose Part IV in order to find your notification

How to Apply for Uttar Pradesh Gazette Name Change — Complete Step-by-Step Process

Unlike state portals (Seva Sindhu in Karnataka, e-District in Delhi), the Central Government Gazette application process for UP residents involves physical document submission to the Department of Publication in Delhi Here is the complete, verified process as per official government guidelines

BEFORE YOU APPLY: Two Mandatory Pre-Steps

Step A — Publish a Newspaper Advertisement

Before submitting your gazette application, you must publish a name change announcement in one leading local daily newspaper The advertisement must include:

• Your old name
• Your new name
• Father's name / Husband's name
• Full residential address

Collect the original newspaper clipping (not a photocopy) — this is a mandatory submission document Newspapers commonly used for gazette name change advertisements in UP include:

• Dainik Jagran (Hindi)
• Amar Ujala (Hindi)
• Hindustan (Hindi)
• Times of India — Lucknow/Kanpur edition (English)
• The Hindu (English)

Important: At least one of the newspapers must be a locally circulating leading daily The original clipping must be submitted — photocopies are not accepted

Step B — Prepare Your Typed Proforma (Name Change Declaration)

Prepare the official name change declaration as per the government-prescribed specimen format (available on deptpub.gov.in) This must be:

• Computer typed (handwritten forms are not accepted)
• Prepared on plain paper in the exact prescribed format
• Signed by you in your old name
• Signed by two witnesses with their full names, addresses, and mobile numbers
• Prepared in duplicate (two identical copies required)

Specimen Declaration Format (as per official guidelines):

"I hitherto known as [Old Name] Son/Daughter/Wife of [Father's/Husband's Name] employed as [Designation] in [Office/Company Name] residing at [Full Residential Address] have changed my name and shall hereafter be known as [New Name] It is certified that I have complied with other legal requirements in this connection"

The form must also be saved as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file on a CD (compact disc) — this soft copy is a mandatory submission requirement per official guidelines

Step 1 — Prepare the Complete Document File

Gather every document required as per official government guidelines The complete document checklist is covered in the next section Every document must be current (not older than one year from the date of submission)

Step 2 — Pay the Application Fee via Bharatkosh

The gazette name change fee must be paid online through the Bharatkosh (NTRP) portal at bharatkosh.gov.in before submission Physical demand drafts or cheques are no longer accepted

How to pay on Bharatkosh:

• Visit bharatkosh.gov.in
• Click on "Non-Registered Users" to proceed without creating an account
• Under "Ministry / Department", select Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs → Department of Publication
• Under "Depositor's Category", select "Individual"
• Enter your personal details, purpose (Name Change Publication), and payment amount
• Choose payment method: Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking
• Acknowledge and confirm the transaction
• Download and print the payment receipt / challan — this must be submitted with your application

Fee Structure (Central Government Gazette — Name Change):

Category	Fee
Indian resident adult (18 years and above)	₹1,100
Indian resident minor (below 18 years)	₹1,700
Indians residing abroad	₹3,500
Name with adoption of another religion's surname (without religion change)	₹1,350 (₹1,100 + ₹250)

Fee rates are fixed by the Department of Publication and may be revised periodically Always verify the current fee on deptpub.gov.in or bharatkosh.gov.in before making payment

Step 3 — Compile the Complete Submission File

After preparing all documents and completing the Bharatkosh payment, assemble the complete submission file in order:

• Covering/forwarding letter addressed to the Controller of Publications
• Name change undertaking/declaration — typed proforma in duplicate (signed by applicant in old name + two witnesses)
• CD (MS Word soft copy of the declaration — without witness details)
• Certificate signed by applicant confirming the hard copy and soft copy contents are identical
• Original newspaper clipping (not a photocopy)
• Two self-attested passport-sized photographs
• Self-attested photocopy of Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Voter ID)
• Bharatkosh payment receipt (challan)

Critical: All documents must be self-attested by the applicant Documents must not be older than one year The file, once submitted, will not be returned under any circumstances — originals and photocopies alike Submit only those documents you can part with permanently

Step 4 — Submit the File to the Department of Publication

Submit your complete file to:

Controller of Publications Department of Publication Civil Lines, Delhi – 110054

Submission Methods:

• Personal submission during public dealing hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Post or courier to the above address (recommended for UP residents who cannot travel to Delhi)

Important official rule: The applications made by agents, advocates or any other intermediaries are not received Direct personal submission or postal/ courier submission is allowed only In case you are using a professional service in preparing the documents, the actual submission has to be made directly by the applicant, or by the means of courier/post not by an agent

Step 5 — Receive Acknowledgment and Track Your Application

After submission, you will receive an acknowledgment with a reference number Keep this safely — it is essential for follow-up

Tracking options:

• Check the e-Gazette at egazette.gov.in periodically for your name (gazette is published weekly on Saturdays — search under Part IV for the relevant date range)
• Contact the Department of Publication helpdesk directly
• For NIC (National Informatics Centre) technical support: edistrict@nic.in

Step 6 — Download Your UP Gazette Notification PDF

After publication, download your gazette certificate from egazette.gov.in The complete download process is covered in detail in the section below

What Documents Are Required for UP Gazette Name Change Application

Here is the complete, verified document checklist for UP Gazette name change as per the official Department of Publication guidelines:

For Adult Applicants (18 Years and Above) — General Name Change

Mandatory Documents:

• Typed name change undertaking/declaration in prescribed proforma format — in duplicate, signed in old name by the applicant, with two witnesses (full name, address, mobile number of each witness)
• CD (Compact Disc) containing the declaration in MS Word (.doc/.docx) format — without witness signatures; old name typed where signature would appear
• Certificate signed by applicant confirming that the hard copy and soft copy contents are identical
• Original newspaper clipping — one local leading daily, advertisement must include old name, new name, father's/husband's name, and residential address
• Two self-attested passport-sized photographs
• Self-attested photocopy of Photo ID Proof — Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID
• Covering/forwarding letter addressed to the Controller of Publications
• Bharatkosh payment receipt (₹1,100 for adults)

For Government Employees

Government employees (central government) must additionally submit a Deed for change of name in accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs O.M. No. 190016/1/87-Estt. dated 12/03/1987, instead of the standard undertaking The specimen deed format is available on the Department of Publication website

For Minor Applicants (Below 18 Years)

• All documents above (submitted by parent/legal guardian on behalf of the minor)
• Birth certificate of the minor
• Parent's/guardian's Photo ID and address proof
• Fee: ₹1,700

For Indians Residing Abroad

• All documents above
• Deed duly attested by the Indian Embassy or Indian High Commission in the country of residence (in original — not a photocopy)
• Fee: ₹3,500

For Religion Change Along with Name Change

• All standard documents above
• Declaration of religion change must be included in both the newspaper advertisement and the undertaking
• The undertaking must clearly state the religion being changed to

For Name Change with Adoption of Another Religion's Surname (Without Changing Religion)

• All standard documents above
• A separate undertaking specifically declaring: "He/She confirms that he/she is not changing his/her religion"
• Fee: ₹1,350 (₹1,100 + ₹250)

Key Document Rules (Official Guidelines)

• All documents must be submitted within one year of the date of the newspaper advertisement
• Documents submitted to the Department of Publication will not be returned under any circumstances — neither originals nor photocopies
• The proforma must be computer typed — handwritten is not accepted
• The CD must contain the MS Word file without virus and strictly following the prescribed format — no scanned images, no formatting errors
• Photo ID proof photocopy must be self-attested

How to Track the Status of Your UP Gazette Notification Application

Monitoring a Central Gazette application is not like monitoring state portal applications No specific online tracking dashboard with real-time status updates — the tracking is performed by checking the published gazette periodically and by making direct contact with the Department of Publication

Method 1 — Check egazette.gov.in Weekly

The Gazette of India (Part IV — personal notifications) is published every Saturday Once your application is processed, your name change notification will appear in one of the weekly Saturday gazette issues

How to search for your notification:

• Visit egazette.gov.in
• Click "Search Gazette"
• Under "Search Category", select "Weekly Gazette"
• Under "Select Part and Section", choose Part IV
• In the date fields, select a range of Saturdays covering the expected publication period
• Click Search and download the relevant PDF files
• Press Ctrl + F and type your old name or new name to search within the document
• If found, download the entire gazette issue PDF — this is your official gazette copy

The gazette is published weekly Search across multiple consecutive Saturdays if your notification does not appear in the first issue you check

Method 2 — Contact the Department of Publication Directly

For application status inquiries, contact:

Department of Publication (Controller of Publications) Address: Civil Lines, Delhi – 110054 Website: deptpub.gov.in Public dealing hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Understanding the UP Gazette Application Timeline

Stage	Time Required
Newspaper advertisement publication	1–3 days
Document preparation and CD preparation	2–5 days
Fee payment on Bharatkosh	Same day
File compilation and courier dispatch to Delhi	1–2 days
File receipt by Department of Publication	2–4 days (courier)
Processing and verification	5–15 working days
Notification published in Saturday gazette	30 to 45 days total after file receipt
PDF available on egazette.gov.in	Same day as publication

Total realistic timeline for UP residents: 5 to 8 weeks from document preparation to gazette PDF download for a complete, correctly submitted application

Applications with missing documents, incorrect CD format, illegible newspaper clippings, or mismatched information between hard copy and soft copy are returned or rejected, resetting the timeline entirely

Step-by-Step Guide to the UP Gazette Publication Process 2026

Understanding what happens behind the scenes helps you set realistic expectations and respond quickly if something goes wrong

Stage 1: Document Preparation and Pre-Submission (Week 1–2)

The applicant (or their household) prepares all documents — newspaper advertisement, typed proforma, CD preparation in MS Word, self-attestation of ID proof, Bharatkosh fee payment, and assembly of the complete file This stage typically takes 1–2 weeks, depending on how quickly the newspaper advertisement appears and the CD is prepared correctly

Stage 2: File Submission to Department of Publication, Delhi (Week 2)

The file is submitted personally or dispatched by courier/speed post to the Controller of Publications, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054 Use a reliable courier with tracking (Blue Dart, DTDC, or India Post Speed Post) and save the courier tracking number

Stage 3: Initial Scrutiny by Department of Publication (Week 3–4)

On receipt, the Department of Publication scrutinizes the complete file for:

• Correctness of the typed proforma format
• CD content matching the hard copy declaration exactly
• Newspaper clipping legibility and completeness
• Valid and self-attested ID proof
• Payment receipt from Bharatkosh
• Applicant certificate confirming hard copy and soft copy match

If the file is found incomplete or incorrect at this stage, the Department may reject it The documents are not returned A fresh application with correct documents and a fresh fee payment would be required

Stage 4: Forwarding to the Government of India Press (Week 4–5)

Once the file passes scrutiny, the notification details are forwarded from the Department of Publication to the Government of India Press for typesetting and inclusion in the next available Part IV gazette issue

Stage 5: Publication in the Weekly Saturday Gazette (Week 5–7)

The name change notification is published in the Part IV section of the Gazette of India in one of the upcoming weekly Saturday issues Since 1 October 2015, physical printing of gazette hard copies has been completely discontinued — the gazette is published exclusively as a digital PDF on egazette.gov.in

Stage 6: Download Available on egazette.gov.in (Same Day as Publication)

The gazette in PDF format is downloadable on egazette.gov.in on the day of publication Published issues of gazettes do not require a login to be downloaded, they are freely accessible Search through Part IV by the corresponding date (Saturday) of the notification, download the PDF, and control Ctrl+F to find the notification

How to Download Uttar Pradesh Gazette Notification PDF Online

You can download your UP Gazette notification PDF using two official paths depending on what gazette system was used to process your application To visit you, you need to check your acknowledgment slip or application reference to find out what route to use to visit you - follow the route listed below

Before You Download — Have These Details Ready

• Your application / reference number
• The approximate publication month or week (from your acknowledgment slip or email)
• Whether your notice was published in the UP Rajpatra or the Gazette of India Part IV
• The exact spelling of your old name and new name as submitted in the application

You do not need to upload anything or create any account to download from either portal These details simply help you locate the correct issue faster

Route 1: Download from UP Rajpatra — dpsup.up.gov.in (State Gazette)

Use this route if your name change or personal notice was filed through the UP state gazette system and your acknowledgment slip references the UP Rajpatra

Step 1 — Visit the UP Gazette Portal

Go to: dpsup.up.gov.in/en/gazette This is the official Uttar Pradesh Government Gazette (Rajpatra) portal managed by the Directorate of Printing and Stationery, UP

Step 2 — Select the Gazette Category

Choose the relevant category — for personal notifications, look for "Ordinary Gazette – All Departments" or the relevant section your notification was published under

Step 3 — Apply Filters

• Language: Hindi (most UP gazette notifications are in Hindi)
• Date range covering your expected publication period, or the specific issue number if you have it from your acknowledgment

Step 4 — Browse and Open the Gazette Issue

The portal generates a list of matching gazette issues Open the one corresponding to your publication date

Step 5 — Download the PDF

Click on the relevant gazette issue to download the full PDF

Step 6 — Search for Your Name

Open the downloaded PDF and press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Command+F (Mac) Type your old name or new name to locate your notification within the document

Step 7 — Save and Print

Save the full gazette PDF This is your official Uttar Pradesh Rajpatra notification PDF — print 3–4 copies on A4 for use across passports, Aadhaar, PAN, bank, and educational applications

Route 2: Download from Central e-Gazette — egazette.gov.in (Gazette of India Part IV)

Use this route if your application was processed through the Central Government Gazette (the most common route for UP residents applying through the Department of Publication, Delhi) No login is required

Step 1 — Visit the Official Central e-Gazette Portal

Go to: egazette.gov.in This is the Government of India's official gazette portal All published gazette PDFs are freely and publicly accessible here without any login

Step 2 — Click "Search Gazette"

On the homepage, click the "Search Gazette" or "e-Gazette" option

Step 3 — Select Search Category: Weekly Gazette

Under the "Search Category" dropdown, select "Weekly Gazette" — Part IV personal notifications are published in the weekly gazette (not the extraordinary gazette)

Step 4 — Select Part IV

Under "Select Part and Section", choose Part IV This is the section that contains all personal notifications — name changes, date of birth corrections, and religion changes

Step 5 — Select the Date Range (Saturdays)

In the date fields, select a range of Saturday dates covering the period when you expect your notification to have been published The Gazette of India is published every Saturday If your file was received by the Department of Publication 5–6 weeks ago, begin your search from approximately week 5 onward

Step 6 — Download the Relevant PDF Issue

The search results display available gazette issues for your selected Part and date range Click on the relevant issue to download the PDF

Step 7 — Search for Your Name Within the PDF

• Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac)
• Type your old name or new name to locate your specific notification
• Your entry will show: old name → new name, father's/husband's name, and full residential address

Step 8 — Download and Save the Complete Gazette Issue

Save the complete gazette issue PDF — not a screenshot or a cropped section The full gazette issue is your official, self-authenticating legal document

Official statement from the Department of Publication: The downloaded e-Gazette copy is authentic and self-verifiable It does not require any further certification, stamp, or endorsement from the Department The downloaded PDF is sufficient for all official purposes nationwide

Step 9 — Back Up in Multiple Locations

• Email the PDF to yourself
• Save to Google Drive, iCloud, or Dropbox
• Print 3–4 copies on A4 paper
• Store one copy on a USB drive or external hard drive

Your gazette notification on egazette.gov.in is permanently archived and can be re-downloaded at any time It does not expire

Where to Use Your UP Gazette Name Change Certificate

Once downloaded, your Central Gazette Part IV notification is accepted as legal proof across all of the following:

• Passport Applications: Required for name change at the Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Kanpur, or Ghaziabad Passport Seva Kendras — submit with newspaper advertisement and affidavit/undertaking
• Aadhaar Card Name Update: UIDAI accepts the gazette notification for name change — visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra with the printed gazette PDF
• PAN Card Name Correction: Submit to NSDL/UTI with your gazette notification and PAN correction form
• Bank Account and KYC Updates: All scheduled banks accept the Central Gazette notification for name change in bank account after marriage in UP — required for KYC re-verification
• Educational Certificate Corrections: Required for name corrections in UP Board (UPMSP) certificates, university degree certificates, and school records Submit to the relevant examination board with your gazette
• Driving Licence and Vehicle RC: Submit to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in your district for name change on driving licence and vehicle registration
• Voter ID (EPIC) Name Correction: Submit to the Electoral Registration Officer at your local block or tehsil office
• Property Documents: Required for name correction in property records at the sub-registrar office
• EPFO / PF Account: Submit to EPFO UP Regional Office for PF account name change
• Government Job Verification: The Central Gazette notification is the only accepted document for name change in service records for central and state government employees

Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection — UP Gazette Applications

These are the most frequently cited reasons for file rejection at the Department of Publication:

• CD not prepared correctly The CD must contain the MS Word file in the exact prescribed format — without witness signatures, with an old name typed in place of signature PDF files, scanned images, or incorrectly formatted Word documents will not be accepted
• Proforma is handwritten The declaration proforma must be computer typed Handwritten forms are explicitly not accepted per official guidelines
• Original newspaper clipping not submitted Photocopies of newspaper advertisements are not accepted Only the original newspaper clipping is valid
• The newspaper is not a locally circulating leading daily The advertisement must appear in a recognized leading daily newspaper Verify this before placing the advertisement
• Hard copy and soft copy content mismatch The Word file on the CD must contain exactly the same text as the typed proforma in hard copy Any mismatch results in rejection
• ID proof photocopy not self-attested Every photocopy of ID proof must be signed by the applicant as self-attested
• Documents older than one year All documents must be current — dated within one year of submission
• Attempting to submit through an agent or advocate in person Per official rules, only the applicant or postal/courier submission is accepted In-person submission by agents is not permitted

Step-by-Step Guide to the UP Gazette Publication Process — Stage by Stage

Here is the verified, behind-the-scenes process from document preparation to gazette publication and download:

Stage	What Happens	Time
1 Newspaper advertisement	Published in local leading daily	1–3 days
2 Document preparation	Typed proforma, CD, self-attestation	2–5 days
3 Bharatkosh fee payment	Online payment, challan downloaded	Same day
4 File compiled and couriered	Dispatched to Delhi (Civil Lines)	1–2 days
5 File received by Dept of Publication	Courier delivery	1–3 working days
6 Initial scrutiny	Documents checked for completeness	5–15 working days
7 Forwarding to Govt of India Press	Approved files sent for typesetting	2–5 working days
8 Publication in Saturday gazette	Notification appears in Part IV PDF	30–45 days from receipt
9 Download available on egazette.gov.in	PDF available same day as publication	Day of publication

How to Download Gazette Notifications for Other Indian States Online

The UP residents should have the notifications in the states they have lived earlier or they should have the gazette of another state to update multi-state documents The confirmed portal reference of each large state is the following:

How to Download Maharashtra Gazette Notifications

• Application Portal: gazette.mahaonline.gov.in
• Published by: DGPS — Directorate of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications
• Personal notifications in: Part II
• Download: Login to gazette.mahaonline.gov.in → Transaction History → Download Gazette PDF
• Archive: dgps.maharashtra.gov.in
• Helpdesk: support@mahaonline.gov.in

How to Download Delhi Gazette Notifications

• Application Portal: edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
• Published by: Government of NCT Delhi / Revenue Department
• Personal notifications in: Part IV
• Download: Login → Track Your Application → Download Certificate
• Helpdesk: revenue.delhi@nic.in | 011-23935730

How to Download karnataka Gazette Notifications

• Application Portal: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in / nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in
• Published by: Karnataka Government Press / DPAL
• Personal notifications in: Part IV
• Download: Login → My Applications → Download Certificate (once Published status shown)
• Archive: egazette.karnataka.gov.in / dpal.karnataka.gov.in
• Helpdesk: 080-44554455 | helpdesk.sevasindhu@karnataka.gov.in

How to Download rajasthan Gazette Notifications

• Application Portal: emitra.rajasthan.gov.in (e-Mitra kiosks)
• Published by: Directorate of Printing and Stationery, Rajasthan
• Archive: rajpatra.rajasthan.gov.in
• Helpdesk: 181 (toll-free Rajasthan)

How to Download gujarat Gazette Notifications

• Application Portal: digitalgujarat.gov.in
• Personal notifications in: Part I-C (Extraordinary) or Part IV
• Archive: egazette.gujarat.gov.in
• Helpdesk: 1800-233-5500 (toll-free)

How to Download Tamil Nadu Gazette Notifications

• Application Portal: tnedistrict.gov.in
• Personal notifications in: Part II, Section 2
• Archive: stationery.tn.gov.in
• Helpdesk: helpdesk.edistrict@tn.gov.in

How to Download Madhya Pradesh Gazette Notifications

• Application Portal: mpedistrict.gov.in
• Personal notifications in: Part IV
• Archive: mpinfo.org → Gazette section

How to Download West Bengal Gazette Notifications

• Application Portal: wb.gov.in / e-District West Bengal
• Archive: wbgazette.gov.in

Central Government Gazette (eGazette of India)

• Download portal: egazette.gov.in
• Application authority: deptpub.gov.in
• Fee payment: bharatkosh.gov.in
• Valid: Pan-India, all states

Quick Reference: State-wise Gazette Portals

State	Application Portal	Archive / Download	Personal Notice Part
UP / Central	deptpub.gov.in (submit by post)	egazette.gov.in	Part IV
Maharashtra	gazette.mahaonline.gov.in	dgps.maharashtra.gov.in	Part II
Delhi	edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in	delhigovt.nic.in	Part IV
Karnataka	sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in	egazette.karnataka.gov.in	Part IV
Rajasthan	emitra.rajasthan.gov.in	rajpatra.rajasthan.gov.in	Part IV (C)
Gujarat	digitalgujarat.gov.in	egazette.gujarat.gov.in	Part I-C / IV
Tamil Nadu	tnedistrict.gov.in	stationery.tn.gov.in	Part II Sec 2
MP	mpedistrict.gov.in	mpinfo.org	Part IV
West Bengal	wb.gov.in	wbgazette.gov.in	Part I Extraordinary

Conclusion

The citizens of Uttar Pradesh have a clear cut, well-laid road to change of name in the legal gazette in 2026, the Central Government Gazette (Part IV), which is handled by the Department of Publication, Government of India This involves document preparation, a properly structured CD, an original newspaper article, payment of online fees on Bharatkosh and physical filing of the file to Delhi through post, or courier

The gazette is always accessible once published on egazette.gov.in no login, no visit to the office, no certification needed The downloaded PDF is self authenticating and legally valid pan India

Key Takeaways:

• UP residents most commonly use the Central Government Gazette (Part IV) — but check your acknowledgment slip as some notifications appear in the UP Rajpatra (dpsup.up.gov.in)
• Personal notifications appear in Part IV of the Gazette of India (Central) or the relevant section of the UP Rajpatra
• Fee: ₹1,100 for adults, paid online via bharatkosh.gov.in
• Submit file by post or courier to Controller of Publications, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054
• Processing time: 30–45 days after complete file receipt
• Download from egazette.gov.in → Search Gazette → Weekly Gazette → Part IV → Select Saturday dates (Central Gazette)
• Download from dpsup.up.gov.in → Gazette section → Select category and date range (UP Rajpatra)
• No login required for either download portal — all published PDFs are publicly accessible
• Downloaded PDF is officially self-verifiable — no additional certification needed
• Contact: deptpub.gov.in | Public dealing hours: 10 AM–1 PM and 2–4 PM, Monday–Friday