Name Change Gazette Notification Process in Bangalore

Name Change Gazette Notification Process in Bangalore

Introduction

This guide has been written specifically to the people of Bangalore who need to alter their names legally by giving the Gazette notification for name change in Bangalore. The procedure of gazette notification is the same throughout Karnataka Bangalore has its own set of particular places offices notary centers newspapers and local peculiarities to get it done in a short time and rightfully

The city of Bangalore is known as Bengaluru which is subdivided into two revenue districts (Bangalore Urban and Bangalore Rural) You will file your gazette notification application in one of the two Deputy commissioner (DC) offices depending on the place where you live This difference alone will save you an unnecessary journey

This is a Bangalore-only guide that takes you through the entire process of notification of a change of name - not only in finding a notary in your neighborhood but also in placing newspaper advertisements in Bangalore editions and then actually making your submission in the appropriate DC Office. Finally, it helps you get your Karnataka state gazette notification of change of name for Bangalore residents published, with each section specific to the residents of Bangalore.

The scenario is to get ready an notarized affidavit (nearby Bangalore City Civil Court Shivajinagar or your local courts) - Publish in a Bangalore edition newspaper - Submit to Bangalore Urban DC Office Rajajinagar or Bangalore Rural DC Office Devanahalli - Download at karntakaagazette.kar.nic.in

Which Gazette Office in Bangalore Residents Use?

That is where the greatest misunderstanding of the residents of Bangalore is found There are two DC Offices in Bangalore Bangalore Urban and Bangalore Rural and filing on the wrong DC will make your application take longer

DC Office	Covers These Areas	Office Address
Bangalore Urban DC Office	Indiranagar Koramangala Jayanagar HSR Layout Whitefield Yelahanka Rajajinagar Hebbal Malleswaram Basavanagudi BTM Layout Electronic City JP Nagar Sarjapur Road Marathahalli and most of BBMP limits	DC Office Complex Rajajinagar Bengaluru – 560010
Bangalore Rural DC Office	Devanahalli Doddaballapura Hosakote Nelamangala Kanakapura Ramanagara (some parts) and areas outside BBMP limits	DC Office Devanahalli Doddaballapura Road Bengaluru Rural – 562110

Not sure what district you belong to? Check your district name in Aadhaar card or ration card In case it mentions Bengaluru Urban or Bangalore Urban then visit Rajajinagar DC office In case it mentions Bengaluru Rural or Bangalore Rural it is the Devanahalli DC Office

Complete Name Change Gazette Notification Process in Bangalore — Step by Step

The gazette notification procedure in Bangalore is based on the 6 key stages of the procedure in rest of Karnataka but with Bangalore specific location and contacts in each stage

Step 1: Draft and Notarize Your Affidavit in Bangalore

Your gazette notification application is based on your affidavit It should be graced on Rs 100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper and should be signed before a licensed Notary Public

What to Include in the Affidavit

• Full old name (as in current documents)
• Your entire new name (just as you desire it in the gazette)
• Complete residential address together with PIN code in Bangalore
• Name of your father or husband (as pertains: S/o D/o W/o)
• Reasons of change of name: marriage misspelling personal court order change of religion or change of gender
• An announcement of how you are going to use the new name in official and personal uses
• Execution date and place (Bengaluru)
• Checking clause and signature and seal of notary

Where to Find Notaries in Bangalore

Area / Locality	Notary / Advocate Hub Location	Approx. Fee
Shivajinagar	City Civil and Sessions Court Complex — largest notary hub in Bangalore	Rs 200 – Rs 500
Rajajinagar	Near DC Office Complex — many advocates and notaries available	Rs 200 – Rs 400
Jayanagar	Near Jayanagar Court Complex 4th Block	Rs 200 – Rs 400
Koramangala	Advocate offices near Koramangala BBMP office	Rs 250 – Rs 500
Indiranagar	Near HAL Airport Road courts and advocate offices	Rs 250 – Rs 500
KR Market / NR Circle	Multiple notary offices near City Market area	Rs 150 – Rs 350
Whitefield	Advocate offices near Whitefield local courts	Rs 300 – Rs 600
HSR Layout	Notaries available near HSR BDA complex	Rs 250 – Rs 500
Yelahanka	Near Yelahanka Court Complex	Rs 200 – Rs 400
Electronic City	Advocate offices in Phase 1 commercial area	Rs 300 – Rs 600

Stamp Paper: Rs 100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper is sold by licensed stamp vendors outside every court complex and also at some sub-treasury offices in Bangalore Inquire of the notary--most of them have it at their fingers

Total Time: Drafting + notarization 2-4 hours on the same day

Pro Tip for Bangalore: Bangalore is the best place to carry out this step in the city of Shivajinagar in the City Civil Court area There are hundreds of advocates and notaries within close distance competitive prices and routine affidavit with same day delivery

Step 2: Publish Newspaper Advertisement in Bangalore

Once your affidavit has been notarized place a public notice of changing your name in a newspaper published in Bangalore This is achievable through the internet or by going to the advertisement office of the newspaper in Bangalore

Newspaper Advertisement Requirements

• Should contain: old name new name complete Bangalore address and date of affidavit
• Name in advertisement should be the same name as in the affidavit notarized--there are no exceptions
• Keep 2 physical copies of the newspaper on the day it is published
• The Bangalore Urban DC Office prefers newspapers in Kannada language

Newspapers With Bangalore Editions for Name Change Ads

Newspaper	Language	Bangalore Office / Portal	Approx. Ad Cost
Vijaya Karnataka	Kannada	Online: vijaykarnataka.com | Office: Cunningham Rd Bangalore	Rs 500 – Rs 1,200
Prajavani	Kannada	Online: prajavani.net | Office: Queens Rd Bangalore	Rs 500 – Rs 1,000
Udayavani	Kannada	Online: udayavani.com | Office: MG Road area Bangalore	Rs 600 – Rs 1,200
Samyuktha Karnataka	Kannada	Online: samyukthakarnataka.com	Rs 400 – Rs 900
Deccan Herald	English	Online: deccanherald.com | Office: MG Road Bangalore	Rs 900 – Rs 2,000
Times of India (Bangalore)	English	Online: timesofindia.com | Office: Brigade Road Bangalore	Rs 1,200 – Rs 2,500
Kannada Prabha	Kannada	Online + local offices across Bangalore	Rs 400 – Rs 900

Sample Newspaper Advertisement Text for Bangalore Residents

PUBLIC NOTICE – NAME CHANGE

I, [OLD FULL NAME], S/o / D/o / W/o [FATHER'S/HUSBAND'S NAME], aged [AGE] years, residing at [COMPLETE ADDRESS], [AREA], Bengaluru – [PIN CODE], Karnataka, hereby give public notice that I have changed my name from [OLD NAME] to [NEW NAME] by a notarized affidavit dated [DATE] Henceforth I shall be known as [NEW NAME] for all purposes Sd/ [NEW NAME]

Blasting feature- Bangalore-specific: When making the reservation of the newspaper advertisement, choose a Bangalore / Bengaluru city edition specifically An advertisement printed in one of the Mangaluru or Mysuru editions might not be received by the Bangalore Urban DC Office When reserving always ensure that you verify coverage of the Bangalore edition

All the major Bangalore newspapers can be booked online Go to their portals choose Ad category legal notice or name change Bangalore edition paste your text and pay online Publication occurs within a 1-3 working days

Step 3: Compile Your Document Set

Prepare all the necessary documents before going to the Bangalore DC Office This helps saves much time at the counter since all things are arranged in one folder

#	Document	Requirement / Note
1	Original Notarized Affidavit	On Rs 100 stamp paper with notary seal (Bangalore notary)
2	Affidavit Photocopies (x2)	Self-attested: sign + write 'True Copy' on each page
3	Original Physical Newspaper	Full Bangalore-edition newspaper issue with your name change ad
4	Newspaper Ad Photocopies (x2)	Self-attested copy of the newspaper page with the ad
5	Identity Proof – Old Name	Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / PAN Card showing Bangalore address
6	Proof of Address in Bangalore	Aadhaar / Electricity Bill / Ration Card / Bank Passbook (Bangalore address)
7	Passport-Size Photographs	2 to 4 recent colour photographs
8	Covering Letter / Application Form	Addressed to: The Deputy Commissioner Bangalore Urban / Rural District
9	Marriage Certificate (if applicable)	For name change after marriage in Bangalore
10	Court Order (if applicable)	Certified copy for court-ordered name changes
11	Birth Certificate (for minors)	Required if applying for name change of a minor child in Bangalore

Bangalore DC Office Specific: Bangalore Urban DC Office at Rajajinagar is very strict on self-attestation requirement The signature on every photocopy should be your own and the words True copy should be written using blue or black ink Documents that are un-attested are sent back out of the counter

Step 4: Submit at the Bangalore DC Office

This will be the greatest offline procedure in the Bangalore gazette notification procedure You should file all application in the appropriate DC Office of your district

Bangalore Urban DC Office — For Most Bangalore Residents

Detail	Information
Full Address	Deputy Commissioner's Office DC Office Complex Rajajinagar Industrial Town Rajajinagar Bengaluru – 560010
Nearest Landmark	Near Rajajinagar metro station BDA Complex area
Working Hours	Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on public holidays and 2nd Saturdays)
Counter to Visit	Revenue Department — Gazette Notification / Name Change counter (ask at main reception)
Application Fee	Rs 200 to Rs 500 (confirm exact amount at the counter — may vary)
How to Reach	BMTC buses: Routes 225 274 326 348 stop near Rajajinagar Metro: Rajajinagar station (Purple line)

Bangalore Rural DC Office — For Residents Outside BBMP Limits

Detail	Information
Full Address	Deputy Commissioner's Office Devanahalli Doddaballapura Road Bengaluru Rural District – 562110
Nearest Landmark	Near Devanahalli Bus Stand approximately 38 km from Bangalore city center
Working Hours	Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Counter to Visit	Revenue Department — Name Change / Gazette Notification
Application Fee	Rs 100 to Rs 300 (confirm at counter)
How to Reach	KSRTC / local buses from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) to Devanahalli

Submission Process at Bangalore DC Office — Step by Step

• Reach DC Office at 10.30 AM (best possible time - after 11.30 AM in Bangalore offices are busy)
• Go to the Revenue Department section - ground floor of the main building
• Request the reception or the security staff to give the counter of the Gazette Notification or Name Change Application
• In case you lack the official application form you can get it at the counter or pre-download it in karnataka.gov.in
• Enter all information in the form: old name new name reason Aadhaar number full Bangalore address
• Organize the paperwork: letter of arrangement on top affidavit newspaper ID certificate address certificate and photos
• Hand in the entire set to the counter officer The officer will be going through documents on the spot
• Make payments at the specified fee counter (cash payment will be accepted UPI might be available make sure)
• Take a Receipt of Acknowledgment Your Application Reference Number is given in this receipt - please keep it in a safe place

The most appropriate days to visit Bangalore Urban DC Office would be a Tuesday or Wednesday between 10.30 am and 12.00 pm Another day to avoid is on Mondays (Weekend backlog) Friday (week-end rush) and near the end of a month Bring a hard copy of all the documents - the counter cannot take electronic copies on cell phones

Step 5: Verification Forwarding and Karnataka Gazette Publication

Once you have submitted your application to the DC Office your application is examined by the Bangalore DC Office Revenue Section In the case of Bangalore Urban DC Office it is more often quicker than smaller districts because of specific gazette notification personnel

Bangalore Urban DC Office Processing Timeline

Stage	Estimated Timeline (Bangalore Urban)
DC Office receives and logs application	Same day as submission
Revenue Section internal review	3 to 7 working days
DC forwarding to Karnataka Govt Press	1 to 2 weeks
KGP processing and gazette batch	2 to 3 weeks
Publication in Karnataka Rajyapatra	3 to 5 weeks after DC submission
Total end-to-end (from DC submission)	4 to 7 weeks

Bangalore Urban is among the accelerated districts in Karnataka in gazette notification In most instances residents complain of turnaround times of 4-6 weeks between submission of the DC and the gazette publication

What if Your Application is Rejected in Bangalore?

Bangalore Urban DC Office provides a written rejection slip with the reason given Rejection excuses used most often by Bangalore candidates

• Address mismatch: Bangalore address carried in the affidavit does not match with the address used in identity proof
• Name mismatch: Spelling difference between affidavit and newspaper advertisement
• Wrong stamp paper: Failure to use Rs 100 Non-Judgmental Stamp Paper
• Missing newspaper: Only a photocopy of the newspaper advertisement is sent as opposed to a replica of the physical newspaper
• Un-attested copies: Photocopies that lack the signature and True copy written on them
• Outdated ID proof: Expired Aadhaar or address proof with an old address beyond Bangalore

In case of rejection revise the particular problem and resubmit No penalty on resubmission Bangalore applicants that are rejected are able to fix the problem and re-apply within 1-2 days

Step 6: Download Your Gazette Notification from Karnataka Rajyapatra

After the publication of change of name in Karnataka Rajyapatra the official gazette notification PDF is free to be obtained online It is the last and the most significant step

• Visit: karnatakagazette.kar.nic.in
• Search feature Use the Search feature - search by your name or date range
• Find your gazette notification record and press to open the PDF
• Install the PDF and also print 8-10 copies instantly
• Keep the PDF in digital copy at Google drive email and a pen drive

To the residents of Bangalore: When you have your gazette notification first update the Aadhaar at the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Bangalore (Koramangala Indiranagar Whitefield Jayanagar HSR Layout Rajajinagar or through myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in) All downstream updates are then simplified by Aadhaar update

Bangalore Area-Specific Quick Guide

This is an immediate guide to the citizens of the bigger Bangalore regions - it indicates the closest notary centers and it confirms the DC Office to be used

South Bangalore — Jayanagar | BTM Layout | JP Nagar | Banashankari | Bannerghatta Road

Item	Location / Detail	Notes
Nearest Notary Hub	Jayanagar Court Complex 4th Block	Many notaries available without appointment
DC Office to Use	Bangalore Urban DC Office Rajajinagar	~45 min drive from Jayanagar
Best Newspaper	Vijaya Karnataka or Prajavani Bangalore edition	Online booking available
Aadhaar Seva Kendra	Jayanagar 9th Block BBMP Office / HSR Sector 1	For post-gazette Aadhaar update

North Bangalore — Yelahanka | Hebbal | Sahakarnagar | Banaswadi | RT Nagar

Item	Location / Detail	Notes
Nearest Notary Hub	Yelahanka Court Complex or Shivajinagar City Civil Court	Shivajinagar is largest notary hub
DC Office to Use	Bangalore Urban DC Office Rajajinagar	~30 min from Yelahanka
Best Newspaper	Vijaya Karnataka or Prajavani Bangalore edition	Online booking available
Aadhaar Seva Kendra	Yelahanka New Town Post Office / Hebbal area centers	For post-gazette Aadhaar update

East Bangalore — Whitefield | Marathahalli | Indiranagar | Varthur | KR Puram

Item	Location / Detail	Notes
Nearest Notary Hub	Indiranagar Courts CMH Road area / Whitefield local courts	Multiple options
DC Office to Use	Bangalore Urban DC Office Rajajinagar	~45–60 min from Whitefield
Best Newspaper	Vijaya Karnataka Deccan Herald Bangalore edition	Online booking saves a trip
Aadhaar Seva Kendra	Whitefield ITPL area center / Indiranagar CMH Road center	For post-gazette Aadhaar update

West Bangalore — Rajajinagar | Basaveshwara Nagar | Vijayanagar | Malleswaram | Yeshwanthpur

Item	Location / Detail	Notes
Nearest Notary Hub	Near DC Office itself Rajajinagar — most convenient in Bangalore	Walking distance from DC Office
DC Office to Use	Bangalore Urban DC Office Rajajinagar — literally walking distance	Most convenient location
Best Newspaper	Vijaya Karnataka or Prajavani Bangalore edition	Online booking available
Aadhaar Seva Kendra	Rajajinagar 4th Block BBMP Office / Yeshwanthpur area centers	For post-gazette Aadhaar update

Central Bangalore — Shivajinagar | MG Road | Richmond Town | Vasanth Nagar | Sadashivanagar

Item	Location / Detail	Notes
Nearest Notary Hub	City Civil and Sessions Court Shivajinagar — largest in Bangalore	100+ notaries available
DC Office to Use	Bangalore Urban DC Office Rajajinagar	~20 min from MG Road
Best Newspaper	Any major Bangalore newspaper — Deccan Herald has offices on MG Road	Online / in-person booking
Aadhaar Seva Kendra	Shivajinagar / Sadashivanagar Post Office centers	For post-gazette Aadhaar update

Gazette Notification Name Change Fees in Bangalore (2025)

In Bangalore the fees are a little more than in the small Karnataka districts because of the advocate and newspaper expenses but the procedure is quicker

Expense	Min Cost (Bangalore)	Max Cost (Bangalore)
Rs 100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper	Rs 100	Rs 100
Advocate / Notary Fee (Bangalore rates)	Rs 200	Rs 700
Newspaper Ad — Kannada daily (Bangalore ed)	Rs 500	Rs 1,500
Newspaper Ad — English daily (Bangalore ed)	Rs 900	Rs 2,500
Photocopying & stationery	Rs 50	Rs 200
DC Office application fee (Bangalore Urban)	Rs 200	Rs 500
Gazette download (online PDF)	Free	Free
Optional: Advocate (full process mgmt)	Rs 1,500	Rs 4,000
TOTAL (DIY Kannada newspaper)	Rs 1,050	Rs 3,000
End-to-End Timeline (Bangalore Urban)	4 Weeks (fast)	7 Weeks (standard)

After Getting Gazette Notification: Bangalore-Specific Next Steps

Having your gazette notification availed apply it to all the documents to update your name To Bangalore inhabitants this is where they can get all the updates

Document	Where to Update in Bangalore	Method
Aadhaar Card	Nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra (Koramangala Indiranagar Whitefield Rajajinagar HSR Jayanagar)	Walk-in or myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
PAN Card	Online only	incometax.gov.in after Aadhaar update
Passport	Passport Seva Kendra: Koramangala or Rajajinagar	passportindia.gov.in — book appointment
Bank Accounts	Your bank's nearest Bangalore branch	Visit with gazette + KYC form
Driving License / RC	RTO offices: Koramangala Rajajinagar Mysore Road	parivahan.gov.in or in-person at RTO
Voter ID	Your BBMP ward office in Bangalore	voters.eci.gov.in — Form 8 online
Property Records	Sub-Registrar's office for your Bangalore area	In-person mutation application
Educational Certs	Your respective university / SSLC board office	Formal application + gazette + fee

Bangalore Passport Seva Kendras: (1) PSK Koramangala - Koramangala 3 rd Block Bengaluru - 560034 (2) PSK Rajajinagar - 8 th Cross Rajajinagar Industrial Town Bengaluru - 560044 Passportindia.gov.in booking of appointments at the passport offices - no walk-ins

Common Mistakes Bangalore Applicants Make

• Using the wrong DC Office: You live in Bangalore Urban BBMP but you are going to Bangalore Rural DC Office (Devanahalli) or the other way round Always look in your district first
• Selecting the wrong newspaper edition: Booking the newspaper ad in Mysuru or Mangaluru edition rather than booking the Bangalore / Bengaluru city edition
• Visiting Passport Seva Kendra before gazette: It is advised by many Bangalore citizens that they come to Passport Seva Kendra and update their Passport before they are notified of gazettements- the Passport Seva Kendra will not accept the application till gazette is notified
• Not carrying the original newspaper: The Bangalore DC Office would insist on receiving the entire newspaper and not the advertisement page of the newspaper on a photocopy
• Going on a Monday morning: Bangalore Urban DC Office in Rajajinagar is very hectic on Mondays - it should have waiting between 2 to 3 hours Visit mid-week
• Submitting expired Aadhaar or ID proof: This may not be accepted provided that your Aadhaar has an older address that is not in Bangalore Advance Aadhaar address first provide or submit further Bangalore address evidence
• Not self-attesting every photocopy: Bangalore Urban DC Office counter staff are very strict on self-attestation all photocopies are to be signed with True copy written on them

Conclusion

The change of name gazette notification process in Bangalore conforms to all the basic steps of the same as it is in the rest of Karnataka which include notarized affidavit newspaper advertisement application to the DC Office and publication in the Karnataka Rajyapatra Nevertheless it is important to know the Bangalore details knowing what DC Office to go to where to get the notaries around where you live which newspaper to choose and how to navigate the Bangalore Urban DC Office

The submission point of most urban residents of Bangalore is the Bangalore Urban DC Office located at Rajajinagar In Bangalore adjudication is normally quicker than other smaller districts - most applicants gazette published within 4 to 6 weeks after submitting DC

After publishing your gazette notification first update Aadhaar in any Aadhaar Seva Kendra nearby and then Passport in any Koramangala or Rajajinagar PSK and then update all other documents The order makes sure that the update chain is as smooth as possible to residents of Bangalore

To know further about the whole process of the Karnataka gazette notification follow: karnataka.gov.in To download gazette: karnatakagazette.kar.nic.in