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Sample Ads For Name Change In Newspapers

Changing your name is a significant step, and one of the most crucial requirements is publishing a name change advertisement in newspapers. This advertisement is essential for updating your name across various legal documents, including your passport, bank accounts, Aadhaar card, PAN card, and more. The classified notice in the newspaper serves as the mandatory proof needed by officials to process the name change.

When creating a name change ad, it’s important to adhere to the correct format, ensure accurate spelling, and include all necessary details. Even minor mistakes can result in delays or rejection of your name change request.

What to Mention in a Name Change Ad

Every change of name advertisement should include accurate details so that it is officially authorised and recognised without any problem. A regular newspaper name change ad commonly includes:

  • Clearly mention the old name and new name
  • Filled up the Father’s or husband’s name
  • Add your age and residential address
  • A declaration line such as “hereby change my name” or “shall henceforth be known as”
  • If required, give additional details like affidavit date or passport number

A newspaper advertisement name change is an official declaration, so keep it short and direct. To prevent confusions and queries from newspaper or officals, you must use simple and proper text that helps the ad perfect match within classified limits.

Newspaper Name Change Sample Ads

Here are few sample paper advertisements for name change format. You can easily copy and edit the content from the format ou use Name change sample ads pdf.

Sample 1 – General Name Change
“I, Rahul Mehta, son of Suresh Mehta, aged 32 years, dwelling at Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, have changed my name from Rahul Mehta to Rahul S. Mehta, and shall hereupon be known as Rahul S. Mehta for all objectives.”
Sample 2 – Henceforth Known As Format
“I, Pooja Sharma, D/O Ramesh Sharma, R/O Jaipur, Rajasthan, hereby remark that I have changed my name from Pooja Sharma to Pooja Verma with aftermath from 15 June 2024 and shall henceforth be known as Pooja Verma for all documents and purposes.”

Name Change After Marriage – Sample Ads

These formats are usually used for marriage-related name updates in passport, bank, and HR documents.

Sample 3 – Surname Change After Marriage
“I, Anita Kulkarni, daughter of Mahesh Kulkarni, resident of Pune, Maharashtra, have changed my name after marriage to Anita Patil, wife of Rohit Patil, and shall hereafter be known as Anita Patil for all purposes.”
Sample 4 – Full Name Change After Marriage
“I, Neha Gupta, D/O Vijay Gupta, residing at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, have changed my name to Neha Singh after my marriage with Amit Singh on 10 February 2023, and shall henceforth be known as Neha Singh for all legal records.”

नाम परिवर्तन (शादी के बाद) – हिन्दी नमूना विज्ञापन

नमूना 1 – केवल सरनेम बदलना
“मैं, अनन्या शर्मा, पिता राजेश शर्मा, निवासी इंदिरानगर, लखनऊ, उत्तर प्रदेश, ने विवाह के उपरांत अपना नाम अनन्या शर्मा से बदलकर अनन्या वर्मा कर लिया है। अब से सभी कार्यों में मुझे अनन्या वर्मा के नाम से जाना जाएगा।”
नमूना 2 – पूरा नाम बदलना (विवाह के बाद)
“मैं, नेहा गुप्ता, पिता विजय गुप्ता, निवासी गाज़ियाबाद, उत्तर प्रदेश, ने अपने विवाह के बाद मेरा नाम नेहा गुप्ता से बदलकर नेहा सिंह, पत्नी अमित सिंह, कर लिया है। अब से सभी सरकारी एवं गैर-सरकारी रिकॉर्ड में मुझे नेहा सिंह के नाम से जाना जाएगा।”
नमूना 3 – पता सहित विस्तृत विज्ञापन
“मैं, पूजा अग्रवाल, पिता महेश अग्रवाल, निवासी फ्लैट नं. 203, ग्रीन व्यू अपार्टमेंट, पिंपरी, पुणे, महाराष्ट्र, ने विवाह के पश्चात अपना नाम पूजा अग्रवाल से बदलकर पूजा जैन, पत्नी रोहित जैन, कर लिया है। आगे से सभी कानूनी, सरकारी एवं बैंक रिकॉर्ड में मुझे पूजा जैन के नाम से जाना जाएगा।”
नमूना 4 – ‘हेतुओं हेतु’ शैली
“मैं, कृति मिश्रा, पिता रमेश मिश्रा, निवासी भोपाल, मध्य प्रदेश, यह घोषित करती हूँ कि विवाह के उपरांत मेरा नाम कृति मिश्रा से बदलकर कृति खन्ना हो गया है। अब से मैं सभी उद्देश्य एवं प्रयोजनों हेतु कृति खन्ना नाम से जानी जाऊँगी।”
नमूना 5 – तारीख के साथ (विवाह तिथि का उल्लेख)
“मैं, सान्या शर्मा, पिता सुरेश शर्मा, निवासी जयपुर, राजस्थान, ने अपने विवाह दिनांक 15.02.2023 के बाद अपना नाम सान्या शर्मा से बदलकर सान्या मेहता, पत्नी आर्यन मेहता, कर लिया है। अब से पासपोर्ट, बैंक, आधार एवं अन्य सभी अभिलेखों में मेरा नाम सान्या मेहता माना जाएगा।”

Name Change Advertisement Format for Spelling Correction / Minor Change – Sample Ads

You can use these formats for spelling correction and modifying the name structure.

Sample 5 – Spelling Correction
“I, Sanjay Choudhary, S/O Prakash Choudhary, R/O Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, state that my correct name is Sanjay Chaudhary. Hereafter, I shall be known as Sanjay Chaudhary for all purposes. Both the names belong to the same person.”
Sample 6 – Adding or Dropping Middle/Surname
“I, Amit Kumar Singh, S/O Ravindra Singh, staying at Patna, Bihar, have changed my name from Amit Kumar Singh to Amit Singh by dropping Kumar and shall hereafter be known as Amit Singh for all purposes.”

Name change advertisement format for Minor – Sample Ads

Sample 7 – Minor Child Name Change
“I, Sunita Rao, mother of Rohan Rao, aged 8 years, residing at Bengaluru, Karnataka, hereby mention that I have changed my child’s name from Rohan Rao to Rohan S. Rao. My child shall hereafter be known as Rohan S. Rao for all purposes.”
Format 1 – By mother
“I, [Mother’s Name], wife of [Husband’s Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby declare that I have changed the name of my minor son/daughter from [Old Name] (age [__] years) to [New Name]. Henceforth, my minor child shall be known as [New Name] for all purposes.”
Format 2 – By father
“I, [Father’s Name], son of [Grandfather’s Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby declare that I have changed the name of my minor son/daughter from [Old Name] (age [__] years) to [New Name]. Hereafter, my minor child shall be known as [New Name] in all government and non-government records.”
Format 3 – By both parents
“We, [Father’s Name] and [Mother’s Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby declare that we have changed the name of our minor son/daughter from [Old Name] (age [__] years) to [New Name]. Henceforth, our minor child shall be known as [New Name] for all purposes.”
Format 4 – With date of birth
“I, [Father’s/Mother’s Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby declare that the name of my minor son/daughter [Old Name], born on [DD/MM/YYYY], has been changed to [New Name]. Hereafter, in all records and documents, the name shall appear as [New Name] only.”
Format 5 – “Both names refer to same child”
“I, [Father’s/Mother’s Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby declare that [Old Name] and [New Name] refer to one and the same minor child of mine. Henceforth, in all government, educational and bank records, only the name [New Name] shall be used.”

माइनर नेम चेंज - हिन्दी फॉर्मेट

फॉर्मेट 1 – सामान्य (माता द्वारा)
“मैं, [माता का नाम], पत्नी [पति का नाम], निवासी [पूरा पता], यह घोषणा करती हूँ कि मैंने अपने नाबालिग पुत्र/पुत्री का नाम [पुराना नाम] (आयु [__] वर्ष) से बदलकर [नया नाम] कर दिया है। अब से मेरे नाबालिग पुत्र/पुत्री को सभी कार्यों में [नया नाम] के नाम से जाना जाएगा।”
फॉर्मेट 2 – सामान्य (पिता द्वारा)
“मैं, [पिता का नाम], पुत्र [दादा का नाम], निवासी [पूरा पता], यह घोषित करता हूँ कि मैंने अपने नाबालिग पुत्र/पुत्री का नाम [पुराना नाम] (आयु [__] वर्ष) से बदलकर [नया नाम] कर दिया है। आगे से मेरे नाबालिग पुत्र/पुत्री को सभी शासकीय एवं गैर-शासकीय अभिलेखों में [नया नाम] के नाम से जाना जाएगा।”
फॉर्मेट 3 – दोनों माता-पिता के नाम के साथ
“हम, [पिता का नाम] एवं [माता का नाम], निवासी [पूरा पता], यह घोषित करते हैं कि हमने अपने नाबालिग पुत्र/पुत्री का नाम [पुराना नाम] (आयु [__] वर्ष) से बदलकर [नया नाम] कर दिया है। अब से हमारे नाबालिग बच्चे को सभी उद्देश्यों के लिए [नया नाम] के रूप में जाना जाएगा।”
फॉर्मेट 4 – जन्म तिथि सहित
“मैं, [पिता/माता का नाम], निवासी [पूरा पता], यह घोषित करता/करती हूँ कि मेरे नाबालिग पुत्र/पुत्री [पुराना नाम], जन्म तिथि [DD/MM/YYYY], का नाम बदलकर [नया नाम] कर दिया गया है। अब से सभी रिकॉर्ड एवं दस्तावेज़ों में उसका नाम [नया नाम] ही माना जाएगा।”
फॉर्मेट 5 – ‘दोनों नाम एक ही व्यक्ति’ शैली
“मैं, [पिता/माता का नाम], निवासी [पूरा पता], यह घोषणा करता/करती हूँ कि मेरे नाबालिग पुत्र/पुत्री के लिए [पुराना नाम] तथा [नया नाम] दोनों एक ही बच्चे को संदर्भित करते हैं। आगे से सभी शासकीय, शैक्षणिक एवं बैंक अभिलेखों में केवल [नया नाम] ही प्रयोग किया जाएगा।”

Passport Name Change Sample ad

Sample 8 – Passport-Focused Name Change
“I, Vikram Iyer, S/O Krishnan Iyer, holder of Indian Passport No. K1234567, residing at Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, have changed my name from Vikram Iyer to Vikram K. Iyer and shall henceforth be known as Vikram K. Iyer for passport and all legal documents.”

Passport Name Change English Sample ad

Sample 1 – General passport name change
“I, Rohan Mehta, S/O Suresh Mehta, R/O Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, holder of Indian Passport No. K1234567, have changed my name from Rohan Mehta to Rohan S. Mehta and shall henceforth be known as Rohan S. Mehta for passport and all official records.”
Sample 2 – Adding surname for passport
“I, Priya, D/O Mahesh Kulkarni, R/O Pune, Maharashtra, holder of Indian Passport No. L2345678, have changed my name from Priya to Priya Kulkarni and shall henceforth be known as Priya Kulkarni for passport and all official purposes.”
Sample 3 – After marriage (passport)
“I, Ananya Sharma, D/O Rajesh Sharma, presently residing at Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, holder of Indian Passport No. N3456789, have changed my name after marriage from Ananya Sharma to Ananya Verma and shall henceforth be known as Ananya Verma for passport and all official records.”
Sample 4 – Spelling correction for passport
“I, Zeeshan Ahmad, S/O Ayazaul Afaq, R/O Shaheen Bagh, New Delhi–110025, holder of Indian Passport No. P4567890, state that my correct name is Zeeshan Ahmad. Hereafter I shall be known as Zeeshan Ahmad for passport and all official purposes. Both names refer to one and the same person.”
Sample 5 – Adding middle initial for passport
“I, Kavita Joshi, D/O Vinod Joshi, R/O Thane, Maharashtra, holder of Indian Passport No. R5678901, have changed my name from Kavita Joshi to Kavita V. Joshi and shall henceforth be known as Kavita V. Joshi for passport and all official records.”

Passport Name Change – Gujarati samples

Sample 1 – General passport name change (Gujarati)
“હું, રોહન મહેતા, પુત્ર સુરેશ મહેતા, રહેવાસી અંધેરી ઈસ્ટ, મુંબઈ, મહારાષ્ટ્ર, પાસપોર્ટ નં. K1234567 ધારક, મારું નામ રોહન મહેતા થી બદલીને રોહન એસ. મહેતા રાખ્યું છે અને હવેથી દરેક હેતુ માટે રોહન એસ. મહેતા તરીકે ઓળખાશે.”
Sample 2 – Surname ઉમેરવું (Gujarati)
“હું, પ્રિયા, પુત્રી મહેશ કુળકર્ણી, રહેવાસી પૂણે, મહારાષ્ટ્ર, પાસપોર્ટ નં. L2345678 ધારક, મારું નામ પ્રિયા થી બદલીને પ્રિયા કુળકર્ણી રાખ્યું છે અને આગળથી પાસપોર્ટ તથા તમામ કાનૂની કામોમાં પ્રિયા કુળકર્ણી તરીકે ઓળખાશે.”

Passport नाव बदल – मराठी नमुना जाहिराती

नमुना 1 – सर्वसाधारण पासपोर्ट नाव बदल
“मी, रोहन मेहता, पिता सुरेश मेहता, राहणार अंधेरी (पूर्व), मुंबई, महाराष्ट्र, भारतीय पासपोर्ट क्रमांक K1234567 धारक, माझे नाव रोहन मेहता वरून रोहन एस. मेहता असे बदलले आहे. पुढे सर्व कायदेशीर व अधिकृत कामांसाठी मला रोहन एस. मेहता म्हणून ओळखले जाईल.”

पासपोर्ट नाम परिवर्तन – हिन्दी नमूना विज्ञापन

नमूना 1 – सामान्य पासपोर्ट नाम परिवर्तन
“मैं, रोहन मेहता, पिता सुरेश मेहता, निवासी अंधेरी (पूर्व), मुंबई, महाराष्ट्र, भारतीय पासपोर्ट संख्या K1234567 का धारक, ने अपना नाम रोहन मेहता से बदलकर रोहन एस. मेहता कर लिया है। अब से पासपोर्ट एवं सभी आधिकारिक कार्यों में मुझे रोहन एस. मेहता के नाम से जाना जाएगा।”

Choosing Newspaper, Language, and Cost

The cost of a name change newspaper ad varies based on the city, newspaper, and word count. The price is commonly calculated per line or per word, with classified ads starting from cost effective rates in many cities.

Most booking platforms and consultancies assist you to select the newspaper, submit your newspaper ad name change text, complete the draft, and receive the published copy by email or courier.

How Changeofname.in Makes It Easy

The name change has become easy and simple, you can log into Changeofname.in, the website handles drafting the change of name in newspaper, and Gazette steps, hence makes your application accepted without rejection.

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  • Correct format for your case: The services are offered based on your requirements such as marriage, divorce, minor’s name change, adoption, spelling correction, or name change newspaper ad for passport, this service ensures to meet both the official and newspaper needs.
  • Error-free drafting and editing: Your name change advertisement in the newspaper checks all these followings such as exact names, address format, declaration lines, and word limits.
  • Newspaper booking handled for you: Your newspaper ad for name change is published in an ideal English or local language newspaper, and you will get the e-paper or clipping as evidence.
  • Gazette support if required: In case you need any help for Gazette publication, the support is given for affidavit, newspaper release, and Gazette application so your name change will be taken into public notice.

You are asked to prove basic information about yourself, rest of the complicated works like formatting, coordination, and documentation are done by your change of name advertisement and makes the whole process complete smoothly.

Gazette Publication vs Newspaper Ad

Both Gazette publication and newspaper advertisement name change works for a name change, but they serve different purposes.

A name change ad in a newspaper is also called a name change ad or paper advertisement for name change, this acts as the primary proof for updating various other documents such as school or college records, bank updates, private employment, Aadhaar card, name change newspaper ad for passport cases. With the help of an affidavit, these are done quickly and cost effective.

Gazette publication is an official government record with higher legal value. It is required for government jobs, exams, major name changes, or when authorities ask for Gazette proof instead of newspaper ad name change. The change of name in newspapers should be backed by a permanent national document.

The newspaper ad for name change is faster and cost-effective whereas Gazette publication takes more time and money but provides the firm official evidence.

Comparison Table for Newspaper Ad and Gazette Publication

Aspect Newspaper Ad Gazette Publication
Purpose Public notice / basic evidence of name change Official government document; firm legal proof
Typical requirement Many private uses, some local authorities Govt. jobs, major modification, multi-document updates
Process time Around 1–3 days in most newspapers Takes about 10–20 days depending on the state/central Gazette
Cost range Ranges from ₹200–₹3000 depending on city & paper Central Gazette fee about ₹1100–₹1700 along with affidavit etc.

FAQ: Newspaper Ad vs Gazette for Name Change

A name change ad in newspaper or newspaper advertisement name change is commonly recognised for bank accounts, private jobs, school or college journals, and in several Aadhaar or passport updates when combined with an affidavit. You should follow your specific authority’s written instructions.

Gazette notification is compulsory only for government jobs and exams, major or complete name changes, or when an authority asks for a Gazette copy instead of just a newspaper ad for name change or paper advertisement for name change.

A newspaper name change ad or change of name advertisement acts as a public notice and supporting evidence, whereas Gazette notification is a legal government document with higher legal status.

In most cases, name change advertisements in newspapers take around 1–3 days to get published. Gazette publication commonly takes around 15–30 days and some Central Gazette services take about 25–45 days.

A newspaper advertisement name changes various depending on the city, newspaper and word count. The price ranges from ₹1000–₹3000 and the Central Gazette fees are around ₹1100–₹1700 along with affidavit, notary, and if required it also costs for change of name in newspaper.

Kindly do both if your instructions ask you to publish in the official Gazette, or if you are a government employee or applicant. The name change newspaper ad for passport along with Gazette evidence is safer.

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