Name Change After Marriage or Divorce in Karnataka: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

How to Get Karnataka Gazette Notification for Name Change: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide & PDF Download

Most people believe that a notarised affidavit is enough to get your name changed in Karnataka. It isn't. The Karnataka Gazette name change online notification is the last government notification which makes your name change effective in all government service files, bank accounts, property documents and passports.

The Karnataka State Gazette is the official work of the government of Karnataka published weekly. It truly is the legal authentication of your name change. This step-by-step guide will take you through the process, from the initial affidavit to getting your Karnataka Gazette name change PDF, without any back-and-forth with the government office.

Why a Gazette Notification Is Mandatory in Karnataka

Karnataka 2026 name change process is regulated by the Karnataka state procedures, which are distinct from some other Indian states. While many tasks in Delhi can be done with a newspaper publication + affidavit, that is not the case in Karnataka, where the Gazette notification is the principal document of proof for many institutional changes.

Once you've got the Gazette notification, this becomes simple:

• Passport application and reissue under new name
• Updating your PAN card with the Income Tax Department
• Bank account KYC updates
• Property and land record corrections
• All state government service records

This is because many of these offices would not be able to process your request even if you had all other documentation on hand.

Karnataka e-Gazette name change notification process is well organized after their application is accepted and the portal is updated weekly on a Thursday after the acceptance of your application. The problem is that is where most people spend time.

Actionable step: Check with the institution you are applying to (passport office, bank, etc.) before you draft your affidavit to make sure they are in need of a Gazette notification—this way you won't be doing the wrong thing for the wrong situation.

The Complete 5-Step Name Change Process in Karnataka

Here is the entire process in order with the newspaper advertisement step shown in bold, indicating it is the step that will decide if your application is accepted or returned.

Step 1 — The Legal Affidavit

The name change affidavit Karnataka is the foundation of the entire application. It must be drafted on ₹200 non-judicial stamp paper and must include:

• Your old name exactly as it appears on your government ID
• Your new name
• Your father's name
• Your full residential address
• The reason for the name change (marriage, correction, personal preference, religious conversion, etc.)

The document has to be signed and then be attested by a Notary Public — it cannot be stamped. Seal, Registration Number and Signature of the Notary Public required. This is not required for the Gazette, but for some applicants it is attested before a First-Class Magistrate to add weight to the document.

Be sure to save the original affidavit — it will be required at the KSP office. Make at least three copies of the document, and notaries or self-certify them before submitting to the banks or passport and other institutions later.

Actionable step: Don't use a general stationery store to draft the affidavit; it's important to have the right wording for this affidavit to be compliant with the Gazette.

Step 2 — The Newspaper Advertisement (The Step That Determines Everything)

This is the single step where most Gazette applications in Karnataka fail on first submission. The name change advertisement in Bangalore newspapers is not a standard classified ad — it is a legal notice with a specific format required by the Department of Printing, Stationery and Publications (KSP).

Which Newspapers Are Required?
Karnataka law mandates publication in two newspapers — one English and one Kannada. Accepted combinations include:

• English: Times of India, Deccan Herald, The Hindu
• Kannada: Prajavani, Vijay Karnataka, Kannada Prabha

Publishing in two English newspapers does not satisfy the requirement. The Gazette office will return your application without processing it.

What Must the Advertisement Contain?
The legal notice must include: your old name, new name, father's name, full address, affidavit date, affidavit number, the name of the Notary Public who attested it, and the specific declaration statement. The exact wording of the declaration is non-negotiable — it must follow the format the KSP office accepts.

Why This Step Is Worth Getting Professionally Handled
A rejected newspaper ad means re-booking in both newspapers, waiting for the new editions to publish, collecting fresh physical cuttings, and restarting the submission. That adds three to six weeks to your timeline.

changeofname.in's name change newspaper ad service handles both English and Kannada placements with Gazette-ready wording — the team has managed hundreds of Karnataka name change ads and knows the exact format the KSP office accepts.

Actionable step: Collect the physical newspaper on the day of publication. Cut out the page containing your ad intact — the KSP office does not accept photocopies or digital printouts.

Step 3 — Documents Required and Submission to KSP

Once you have your notarised affidavit and both original newspaper cuttings, you are ready to apply to the Department of Printing, Stationery and Publications (KSP).

KSP Office Address: 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bengaluru — 560 026

Applications can be submitted in person at the Bengaluru office or dispatched via India Post Registered Post or Speed Post. If posting, retain the tracking number — the KSP office has been known to misplace mailed applications, and a tracking reference helps resolve this quickly.

The Karnataka Government Gazette name change fees for general citizens typically range from ₹500 to ₹600. Government employees may be charged differently. Always verify the current amount on the KSP website before generating your Treasury Challan, as these figures are updated periodically and an incorrect challan means rejection without refund.

Actionable step: Make self-attested photocopies of everything you submit. The KSP office retains all originals.

Step 4 — Tracking and Downloading the Karnataka Gazette PDF

The Karnataka Gazette is published every Thursday. After your application is accepted and processed, the notification typically appears in an issue within 4 to 6 weeks. Here is exactly how to find and download the Karnataka e-Gazette name change notification.

Step 4.1 — Visit the official Karnataka e-Gazette portal
Go to gazette.kar.nic.in — this is the only authoritative source. Third-party sites may carry incomplete or outdated copies.

Step 4.2 — Navigate to the Weekly Gazette section
Select the year and month corresponding to your expected publication window. Name change entries for private individuals appear specifically in Part VI-A (or Part IV in some older issues). Use the date filter to locate the Thursday issue or issues nearest to 4–6 weeks after your submission.

Step 4.3 — Search by date or keyword
Open the relevant Part VI-A PDF. Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to search for your surname or new name within the document. Entries are listed alphabetically within the section. If your name doesn't appear in the expected week, check the following Thursday's issue before contacting KSP.

Step 4.4 — Save the specific page and the index page
Once you locate your entry, save two items: the index page of that Gazette issue (which shows the date, part number, and issue reference) and the specific page containing your name change entry. Use your browser's Print → Save as PDF function. Name the file clearly: e.g., KarnatakaGazette_PartVI-A_24Apr2026_YourName.pdf.

Actionable step: Upload the saved PDF to DigiLocker alongside your other government documents. Many institutions now accept DigiLocker documents directly, saving you from carrying printed copies repeatedly.

Step 5 — How to Use Your Gazette PDF Copy

The downloaded Karnataka e-Gazette PDF is a legally valid document. The digital copy carries the same legal weight as a physical copy of the Gazette for all official purposes.

• Passport update: Present both the index page and the specific name change page. The passport office needs the issue reference to verify authenticity.
• PAN card update: A self-attested printout of the Gazette page is generally accepted alongside your affidavit.
• Bank KYC: Most banks now accept the printed and self-attested Gazette page — but confirm with your specific branch first, as some older branches still request the physical Gazette book.

Always keep at least five printed and self-attested copies ready when you begin updating your records — you'll need them at multiple institutions and having copies ready avoids delays.

Important: Do not rely on digital WhatsApp forwards or scanned copies from unofficial sources. Only the PDF downloaded directly from gazette.kar.nic.in is accepted as authentic. If an institution questions your copy, point them to the portal and the specific issue date so they can verify independently.

How changeofname.in Helps with Karnataka Name Change Newspaper Ads

The biggest obstacle in the chain that causes the delay in the Karnataka name change process is the newspaper advertisement — most people have never issued a legal notice before so they do not know that an advertisement format is different from the one used in the Gazette. If you make one word wrong, your newspaper will be turned back and you'll have to do the newspaper step all over again.

The changeofname.in is a service that handles bookings for both English and Kannada newspapers for name change in Karnataka. The team collaborates with the Deccan Herald, Times of India, Prajavani and Vijay Karnataka and the ad copy is prepared in the format accepted by the KSP, including the necessary legal references (date of the affidavit, the notary, and the exact wording of the declaration).

It's simple: You provide your affidavit information, the team writes the copy, you sign it, and both publications are booked at once.

For more than a decade, changeofname.in has placed legal notice advertisements for individuals in cities all around Karnataka like Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hubli. The KSP office has received the first submission cuttings for a number of clients in their respective areas such as Rajajinagar, Malleshwaram, Electronic City without having to revise them.

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