Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026 - Process, Documents, Fees & Online Application. Legally change your name through the Department of Publication.
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To legally change your name in Delhi, you normally follow three core steps:
Draft a notarized name change affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.
Publish notices in two newspapers (one Hindi/local Delhi and one English).
Apply for publication through the Central e-Gazette (Department of Publication).
The process usually takes about 3-8 weeks. Government fees for Gazette publication are typically around ₹1,000-₹1,500, excluding affidavit and newspaper ad charges. Once published, the Gazette notification is accepted as final legal proof for Aadhaar, PAN, passport, banks, educational institutions, and courts across India.
The Gazette of India / Delhi Gazette is an official government publication that records legal public notices, including name change notifications. When your new name appears in the Change of Name section, it creates a permanent, government-backed link between your old name and new name.
This Gazette notification is treated as final proof of name change by UIDAI (Aadhaar), PAN authorities, passport offices, banks, schools and colleges, and all major government departments and courts throughout India, including Delhi.
Residents of Delhi, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad commonly use the Central Gazette notification for all purposes, including passport, visa, and Central Government jobs.
Prepare a name change affidavit on appropriate non-judicial stamp paper. Sign this in front of a Notary Public or First Class Magistrate.
Important: Spelling must match exactly across all documents. Even small differences can lead to rejection.
Publish your notice in one Hindi/regional newspaper (e.g., Navbharat Times, Punjab Kesari) and one English newspaper (e.g., Times of India, Hindustan Times) widely circulated in Delhi.
Tip: Keep original clippings or e-paper PDFs showing the date and newspaper name; these are mandatory for the Gazette application.
Submit your case to the Department of Publication (egazette.gov.in). Choose the correct Change of Name category and Part & Section for personal name change.
Result: Once approved, download the Gazette PDF from the portal as final proof for all government records.
| Step | Action | Where | Key Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare & notarize affidavit | Notary / Magistrate in Delhi | Stamp paper, ID proof, old & new name details |
| 2 | Publish newspaper ads | Hindi + English Delhi newspapers | Affidavit details, personal information |
| 3 | Apply for Gazette notification | Central e-Gazette / Dept. of Publication | Affidavit, ad clippings, ID & address proof, photos |
| 4 | Gazette publication & download | Gazette of India / Delhi Gazette (online) | Download PDF; request physical copies if required |
When applying through the Gazette of India / Delhi Gazette, generally required documents include:
Notarized affidavit on stamp paper with old name, new name, purpose, and Delhi / NCR address.
Copies or PDFs of both Hindi/local and English name change advertisements.
Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, or driving licence of the applicant.
Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, ration card, rent agreement, or recent electricity/telephone/water bill or property tax receipt with Delhi/NCR address.
2-3 recent colour photographs (clear high-resolution scans required for online filing).
Completed name change Gazette form / Proforma as per the latest Department of Publication format.
*Typical ranges subject to change based on newspaper and government revisions.
Taking or adding surname
School/college certificate correction and board records
Property card and bank record corrections
Visa & Immigrations
Minor child’s name update with parental consent
Reverting to maiden name
Personal preference or rebranding of your identity
Gender identity alignment
Use your Gazette notification PDF as primary proof to update all official documents.
Visit an Aadhaar enrolment/update centre or use the MyAadhaar portal with the Gazette PDF.
File a correction request through NSDL or UTIITSL using the Gazette certificate and identity proof.
Apply for a reissue at the Passport Seva Kendra with Gazette copy, affidavit, and newspaper clippings.
Submit Gazette notification along with updated Aadhaar/PAN to change name in bank accounts, cheque books, demat accounts, and insurance policies.
Apply for name correction through the Election Commission portal and your local RTO.
Submit Gazette proof at the sub-registrar office or revenue department for updating ownership records.
Approach your school, college, or university examination board for official name correction.
Inform HR and update payroll records, PF, ESI, ID cards, and HR databases.
Avoid these issues to reduce rejections and delays in your Delhi Gazette application:
Name must match exactly across affidavit, IDs, ads, and form. Even small differences can lead to queries or rejection.
Personal name change must be filed in the correct “Change of Name” category and section.
Blurry, cropped or low-resolution affidavit and ad scans slow or block Department of Publication approval.
Missing city, or not mentioning both names together, or publishing in only one newspaper instead of two.
Always save a PDF and multiple hard copies of your Gazette notification for lifelong legal use.
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