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.
Maharashtra Gazette Name Change Service
Our Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra 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.
Documents required for Name change in gazette for Major / Minor:
- For Major / Adults ( Mandatory Documents )
- ID Proof : Pan card or Passport or Driving Licence or Aadhar Card or Voters Id
- Address proof : Ration Card or Aadhar Card or Electricity Bill
- Photo : One Passport Size Photo
- Application Form : Duly Signed Application Form with all details Old & New Name,
- Correspondence address, Contact Details & reason for Name change
- Optional : Marriage certificate ( if Any for Female after Marriage ) Divorce Decree issued by
- Court ( Incase of Divorce ) etc Adoption Deed issued by Court ( Incase of Adoption )
- For Minor below 18 years (Mandatory Documents)
- ID Proof: Aadhar card or School id or Aadhar Card
- Address Proof: Ration card or Aadhar Card
- Age Proof: Birth Certificate or Bonafide
- Photo: One Passport Size Photo
- Application Form : Duly Signed By Minor if possible and parents or Guardians
- Note : As its a Online process all the documents need to be in JPEG format with File size
Reasons For Name Change In India
The most common reason to change a name is to establish a stronger identity. These are all reasons to change your name in India.
Gazette notification for Name Change
Gazette publication is a good idea for all, but it is not recommended by government employees. Government employees, this is a mandatory step. This is mandatory for Govt. Gazette publication is becoming more popular for anyone who wants to change their name, particularly in KYC forms or similar documents. Non-Govt citizens can change their name in Passports, PAN, and other banks. employees.
Gazette for Change of Name after Marriage for Women
In most Indian states, the wife is expected to add the husband's name or his family name to her surname. The practice of men taking the woman's surname is growing in popularity around the globe. Register any changes to your profile as soon as possible.
Gazette notification for Change Name In Passport
Indian Nationals must submit a request to the High Commission of India in the event of any change of details such as name, birth date, birth place, address, addition or deletion of spouse name, etc. for reissue of passport
Gazette notification Spelling Mistakes in Old Name
Sometimes, an incorrect name on a birth record is not due to a typo or spelling error. For example, the person who registered the birth might have given the wrong name. This can be corrected by the Registry of Births, Deaths. Marriages. Registered Partnerships with name change Gazette
Gazette for Change of Name in Birth Certificate & School LC
To make an affidavit to change your name, you should seek the assistance of a local notary. The reason you wish to change your name will need to be explained. In certain communities, women are given a new name after marriage. She may want to alter it legally or because it is too difficult or too long to pronounce.
Change Of Name In Birth Certificate
It is easy to change or update the name on a birth certificate. Follow these simple steps to change your name on the Birth Certificate.
Gazette notification for Change of Name & Change of religion
Indian citizens have the right to change their religion, whether it is due to self-belief or marriage. However, this is only allowed if they do so in good faith and without any coercion.
Gazette notification for Change of Name After Adoption
The names of the adoptive parents will be included on the birth certificate after a child is adopted. The new birth certificate will include the names of the adoptive parents instead of the biological parents.
Gazette for Change of Name after Divorcee for females
Some women will keep the husband's name in their names even after a breakup of their wedlock. Most women return to their roots, but they will have to go through the entire name change process again. A death of the spouse or remarriage is another example.
Gazette notification for Changing Due to Numerology or Astrology
It is easy to change or update the name on a birth certificate. A name can tell you a lot. Your identity is your name. Numerology allows you to change your name and make it compatible with your birth date or life path number. This will allow you to reap the many benefits of numerology.
Change Of Name Due To Change Of Sex / Gender
If one wants to change their gender, this naturally requires a change of name. You can change the name to make it feminine or masculine, or even create a completely new one.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
No, for Change of name after marriage marriage certificate are not Mandatory, But if available providing it as a Supporting Document will enhance your Chances of approval.
Hello, to update your name on Aadhaar card, you need to apply for name change gazette notification first, You can call or talk to us on Whatsapp also 9326098181, we will guide you through the procedure.
“for Adoption , there would be requirment of many documents like adoption certificate and Noc from First father or orphanage ( if adopted from there ) kindly speak to our customer care, we will guide you the rest of process in easily and simple way”
Hello Krupa, Nice to hear from you, Basically for changing Name legally after marriage, you need to make a Government Gazette, and obtaining gazette you can change your name in all legal documents like Pancard, Aadhar card, Voters id, etc. But In case you want to change the name in Passport you have a Make an Affidavit “Annexure D” and get it notarized, and also Publish advertisement in two newspapers, thus completing the entire process.
The Gazette Office in Mumbai is in Charni Road, near Station. But the process for Change of name is made online by the government of Maharashtra. Do visit dgps.mahagov site or there are some agents who help you to do it..
Yes, Affidavit “Annexure E” Deed poll affidavit is needed along with the newspaper advertisement of the same. U can Find the Content in http://changeofname.in/change-of-name-affidavit-for-passport-annexure-e-affidavit-format-sample/