How to Download Uttar Pradesh Gazette Notification PDF Online – Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

How to Download Uttar Pradesh Gazette Notification PDF Online

In case you have made your corrections of name change, date of birth, or any other personal update using the Uttar Pradesh Gazette and you wish to now have the Uttar Pradesh Gazette notification PDF online, you could do it within a few minutes through the official system of e-Gazette.

However, contrary to other states that also have specific citizen portals to access personal gazette services on the internet, the Uttar Pradesh residents send notifications of personal name change gazette requests to the Central Government Gazette, which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Publication, Government of India. This distinction is the only part of information that is absolutely essential to every resident of the University starting this process.

Everything in this guide is on point; the right portal to visit, the exact set of documents to provide as per the official government guidelines, how to pay the fee, how to follow-up on your application, the entire process of publication, and how to get your gazette notification PDF; and there is also a state-wise comparison of the gazette notifications that need to be obtained by the residents of 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 (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	All government & personal notifications
Personal name changes	Not processed here	✅ Published here — Part IV
Valid in	Uttar Pradesh	Pan-India — all states and departments
Application process	Not applicable for individuals	Submit to Dept. of Publication, Delhi

Important for 2026: The UP State Gazette (dpsup.up.gov.in) publishes official government orders and departmental notifications for the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Individual name change, date of birth correction, and religion change notifications for UP residents are published in the Central Government Gazette (Part IV) — accessible at egazette.gov.in.

Official Portals:

• Central e-Gazette (Download): egazette.gov.in
• Department of Publication (Application authority): deptpub.gov.in
• Fee Payment Portal: bharatkosh.gov.in
• UP State Gazette Archive: dpsup.up.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 requesting a personal gazette notification, either to change his name following a marriage, to correct his spelling, to update his DOB or to change his religion will have his notification printed in Part IV of the Gazette of India. Downloading from egazette.gov.in later, Part IV will be the place where you find your notification.

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

The process of submitting the applications to the Department of Publication, which is in Delhi, requires submission of physical documents, unlike the state portals (Seva Sindhu in Karnataka, e-District in Delhi) where the system does not require any physical submissions. The entire process as officially defined by the government is as follows.

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: The applicant has to self-authenticate all the documents. Paperwork should not be more than one year. Once the file is entered, there will be no reimbursement of the file at all, be it the original or photocopies. Only those documents that you can permanently part with should be submitted.

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: Applications are not received via agents, advocates or any other intermediary. Only direct personal submission or postal/ courier submission is allowed. Even when it involves the services of a professional to prepare the documents, the actual submission has to be made either by the individual who is submitting or by courier/post, but 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 Gazette Notification PDF

How to Download Uttar Pradesh Gazette Notification PDF Online

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

It is unlike tracking state portal applications because of the differences of a Central Gazette application. No specific online tracking dashboard with real time status updates - tracking is achieved by periodically reviewing published gazette 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)

On the day of publication, the gazette PDF becomes available for download on egazette.gov.in. There is no login required to download published gazette issues — they are publicly accessible. Search under Part IV using the relevant Saturday date range, download the PDF, and use Ctrl+F to locate your notification.

How to Download Your UP Gazette Notification PDF from egazette.gov.in

This is the official process as per government guidelines. No login is required to download published gazette PDFs.

Step 1 — Visit the Official e-Gazette Portal

Go to: egazette.gov.in This is the only official portal for downloading Central Government Gazette publications, including Part IV name change notifications.

Step 2 — Click "Search Gazette"

On the homepage, click the "Search 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 from the dropdown. Part IV is the section that contains all personal notifications — name changes, DOB corrections, religion changes.

Step 5 — Select the Date Range

In the date fields, select a range of Saturday dates covering the period when you expect your notification to have been published. The gazette is published every Saturday. If you submitted your file 6 weeks ago, start searching from approximately week 5 onward.

Step 6 — Download the PDF

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

Step 7 — Search for Your Name Within the PDF

Once the PDF is open:

• Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac)
• Type your old name or new name to locate your specific notification within the gazette
• Your notification will display your old name, new name, father's/husband's name, and address

Step 8 — Save the Entire Gazette Issue

Download and save the complete gazette issue PDF — not just a screenshot or a cropped section. The full gazette issue is your official, self-authenticating legal document.

Official note from the Department of Publication: "The downloaded e-Gazette is authentic and self-verifiable. It does not require any further certification from the Department." Physical stamp or certification from the gazette office is not required — the downloaded PDF is sufficient for all official purposes.

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

Many UP residents need notifications from states where they previously lived, or require a different state's gazette for multi-state document updates. Here is the verified portal reference for each major state:

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

Download Madhya Pradesh Gazette Notifications

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

Download West Bengal Gazette Notifications

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

Download 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

A clear, well-defined route to legal gazette name change in 2026 exists to the residents of Uttar Pradesh through the Central Government Gazette (Part IV), controlled by the Department of Publication, Government of India. It involves the preparation of the documents carefully, a properly prepared CD, an original clip of the newspaper, payment of the online fees at Bharatkosh and submission of the physical files either by post or courier to the Delhi location.

After publication the gazette is permanently accessible on egazette.gov.in - no login, no visit to the office, no certification. The downloaded PDF is self-authenticating and the pan-Indian lawfully binding.

Key Takeaways:

• ✅ UP residents use the Central Government Gazette — not a state-specific portal — for personal name change notifications
• ✅ Personal notifications appear in Part IV of the Gazette of India
• ✅ 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
• ✅ 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