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Getting wedded is an exciting occasion in a person’s life, but it can also bring about some changes, including a change in your last name. In Maharashtra, like in most parts of India, changing your name after marriage is a shared practice. Though, the process can be quite intimidating and unclear, particularly for newlyweds who have never gone through it before. In this blog post, we will break down the steps tangled in changing your name after marriage in Maharashtra, including changing your name in your passport.
The first stage in changing your name after marriage is to get a marriage certificate. This is an official paper that demonstrates you are legally married. In Maharashtra, you can obtain a marriage certificate by recording your marriage under the Special Marriage Act, Hindu Marriage Act, or the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act. You can apply for a marriage certificate online or at the local marriage registrar’s office.
Once you have gained your marriage certificate, you will need to change your name in it. You can do this by filling out an application form and submitting it to the local marriage registrar’s office. The application form will need you to provide your old name, your new name, and your marriage certificate number. You may also be required to deliver other papers such as your Aadhaar card or PAN card.
In Maharashtra, it is compulsory to print a name change advertisement in two local newspapers, one in the language of the area and the other in English. The advertisement must state your old name, new name, and the aim for the name change (marriage). You must keep copies of the newspapers in which the advertisement is printed as they may be required for future reference.
Now that you have changed your name in your marriage certificate and printed a name change advertisement, you will need to update your name in other official papers. This comprises your Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID card, bank accounts, and other important papers. You can do this by visiting the related offices or websites and submitting the necessary papers.
If you have a passport, you will want to change your name in it as well. To do this, you will need to apply for a re-issue of your passport. You can do this online or by visiting the passport office. You will need to fill out an application form, provide your old and new passport details, marriage certificate, name change advertisement, and other necessary documents. You will also need to pay a fee for the passport re-issue.
Actionable takeaways:
In conclusion, changing your name after marriage in Maharashtra may seem like a daunting process, but it can be done with proper planning and execution. By following the steps delineated in this post, you can positively change your name in all official documents, including your passport. Recollect to keep copies of all papers and advertisements for future reference.