Legal Name Change Process
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the steps involved in the Legal name change procedure:
Name Change Affidavit
Create an affidavit on stamp paper with your old and new name, and the reason for the change.
It must be signed by two witnesses and notarized by a notary public.
Newspaper Advertisement
Publish an advertisement in two newspapers: one in English and one in a regional language.
This serves as a public notice of your name change.
Gazette Notification
Submit the affidavit and newspaper clippings to the Department of Publication for Gazette notification.
Once published, your name change is officially recognized.
Receive Approved Gazette Copy
Once your application is approved, we will email the approved Gazette copy directly to your provided email address.
Karnataka Gazette Name Change Service
Our Karnataka Gazette Name Change Service is a smooth, convenient and problem-free process that a person can undergo in order to change his or her name legally. This service simplifies the documenting exercise since it ensures that the clients go through the process of changing their name with minimum tasks. So, that is how it helps you and us as our workflow:
Benefits of Our Name Change Service:
Complete Guidance & Assistance:
We make it easy and straightforward by guiding you step by step through the name change process, whether you are getting married, fixing a misspelled name, or becoming somebody new, we are here to help.
Quick & Hassle-Free Process:
Through the Karnataka Gazette Name Change system, you shall be able to do the whole process at the comfort of your home, save yourself time and the long queues and papers.
Digitized & Simplified:
The system allows you to filing and publishing your name change in the Karnataka Gazette online, reducing the traditional obstacles and giving you the speed.
Official Name Change Documentation:
Your name change will be legally recorded after it is endorsed and published in the Karnataka Gazette and accepted by all legal and governmental systems.
Our Workflow:
Consultation:
We start with a consultation to ascertain the reason behind your change of name (personal, marital or clerical) and proceed to format the paper as such.
Documentation Preparation:
We bring all the required papers and make sure that forms are duly completed to avoid delays or rejections.
Online Filing:
Our team does online filing of your name change application with the Maharashtra Gazette, and ensures every step is followed properly.
Approval & Gazette Publication:
Once you have submitted it, your name change shall be printed in the Maharashtra Gazette whereby you shall be issued with an official copy as a record of your new name.
Support for Further Updates:
After we publish your name change, we help you update your official documentation (ID, passport, etc.) to reflect the change.
Table of Contents
- Change of Name Due to Political Statement
- Why Do People Change Their Name Due to Political Statement?
- Legal Process for Changing Your Name Due to Political Statement
- Documents Required for Name Change Due to Political Statement
- Cost and Timeframe for Name Change Due to Political Statement
- FAQs on Name Change Due to Political Statement
Change of Name Due to Political Statement
In India, people sometimes change their names to send out a political message. It could be to protest against someone, to step away from a party or idea, or to stand with a cause they believe in.
The entire process is the same just like any other name change, but before doing it, one should think about how it may affect them socially and legally.
Why Do People Change Their Name Due to Political Statement?
If you are changing your name for political reasons it is mostly a symbolic move. In India, many people do it to show their beliefs, to take a firm stand, or to disassociate from an idea or leader.
- Dissociation from a Political Figure or Event: Some people change their name to distance themselves from a political leader, regime, or event they don’t agree with.
- Protest Against a Political Ideology: Individuals may change their name to protest against a political ideology, government, or party they oppose, especially if their existing name is linked to a controversial person or movement.
- Support for a Political Cause: Many take a new name to show support for a cause or leader, or to honor someone they strongly believe in.
- Representation of Political Identity: People often change their name to reflect their political beliefs or to align their identity with their political ideology.
Legal Process for Changing Your Name Due to Political Statement
If you are changing your name for political reasons you will have to undergo the same steps as any other name change in India. Here is the step-by-step guidance to the process:
- Prepare a Notarized Affidavit:
To begin with the name change, you will have to make a notarized affidavit. The affidavit must contain:
- Your current name.
- The new name you want to adopt.
- The main reason behind your name change (in this case, due to a political statement or protest).
- Publish Name Change in Newspapers:
Once the affidavit is done and notarized, you will have to publish your name change advertisement in two newspapers:
- One in a local newspaper (in the regional language or the language you prefer).
- One in a national English daily (in English).
- Apply for a Gazette Notification: After making the affidavit and publishing the newspaper advertisements, you will have to apply for a Gazette notification. The Gazette is the official government publication that legally validates your name change and ensures it is recognized by the Indian government.
- Submit Documents to Relevant Authorities:
Once the Gazette notification is published, submit the following documents to the relevant authorities to update your records:
- Notarized affidavit with details of your old and new name.
- Newspaper advertisements and clippings.
- Gazette notification.
- ID proof (such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, etc.).
- Any additional documents required by specific authorities (e.g., banks or schools).
- Update Your Official Records:
After your name change has been legally recognized by all the government bodies you must update your important official records across various institutions, including:
- Government documents: Aadhaar, PAN card, voter ID, passport and driving license.
- Educational documents: School certificates, degree certificates and transcripts.
- Financial documents: Bank account documentation, insurance policy information, and any other financial documentation such as your property records.
- Employment records: Remember to tell your employer and HR about the change in your name, it is vitally crucial that you update your name in the HR and payroll systems.
Documents Required for Name Change Due to Political Statement
If you want to change your name legally for political reasons, the following documents will be needed:
- Notarized Affidavit: An official affidavit with the reason for your name change, along with your old and new names.
- Advertisements in Newspapers: Evidence of the notice of name change published in one local newspaper and one national newspaper.
- Gazette Notification: A copy of the Gazette notification confirming your name change.
- ID Proof: Government-issued identification such as Aadhaar, PAN card, passport, or voter ID.
- Other Supporting Documents: Depending on the authority, you may also need a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or other legal documentation of change.
Cost and Timeframe for Name Change Due to Political Statement
Political reason may take varying time and cost to change name. It is based on the complexity of the process and services you consume. The following is a rough calculation of the costs:
- Affidavit Preparation: ₹100–₹500 (for notary services).
- Newspaper Publication: ₹1,000–₹3,000 (for advertisements in local and national newspapers).
- Gazette Notification: ₹1,500–₹2,500 (government fee).
- Document Updates: ₹500–₹1,500 (depending on the institution).
- Legal Assistance: ₹3,000–₹10,000 (optional for professional legal help).
The entire process usually takes 2–3 months. It depends on how fast the notice is published, the Gazette update, and record changes.
FAQs on Name Change Due to Political Statement
Others change their name to sever themselves with an unfavorable leader or party, or as a form of protest in favor of a cause they subscribe to.
As the world’s largest democracy, India allows you to legally change your name to oppose a political idea, party, or event. This is seen as a valid reason for a name change.
To change your name legally in India you will have to make a notarized affidavit, then publish a name change advertisement in two newspapers — one in a national English daily and another in a local newspaper. Finally, you must apply for a Gazette notification. Once your new name is published in the Gazette, you can use it to update your other important records with relevant authorities.
The whole process should take around 2–3 months, depending on how long it takes to publish your newspaper advertisements, Gazette notification, and update your official records.
You will need the standard documentation, including a notarized name change affidavit, newspaper clippings of your name change advertisements, a copy of the Gazette notification, and government-issued ID proof. The reason for the name change must be clearly stated as political.