Online Application for Name Change in Gazette Andhra Pradesh

Are you searching for an official and smooth procedure of changing the name in Andhra Pradesh? To begin with, the significance of the change of name in Andhra Pradesh Gazette should be discussed.

• Legal Recognition: Your new name will hold a legal validity after being published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.
• Government and Financial Institutions Acceptance: After the Gazette notification, your name will be accepted by all government bodies and financial institutions.
• Document Updates: After publication in the Gazette, update your name in your Aadhaar, PAN card, passport, bank accounts, etc.
• Prevention of Future Legal Hurdles: After your name becomes officially known, there will be a lesser chance of any legal complications in the future.
• Employment and Education Records: Make sure to update records with your employers, schools, and other institutions where you have been enrolled.
• Property and Legal Issues: In case of legal or property deals, the Gazette notification is the key to your new name.
• Universal Acceptance: After the Gazette notification, your name will be recognized universally, i.e., in India as well as abroad.

Documents Required for obtaining a Gazette Certificate:

• Identity Proof: Aadhaar card, passport and voter identity card or any other government issued related documents
• Affidavit: The affidavit must contain old and new names and the reason for the change and it should be notarized.
• Record of Reason for Change of Name: Evidence can be furnished in the form of a marriage certificate, a divorce decree or as a court order, depending on the reasonableness of the name change.
• Newspaper Advertisement: With Gazette procedure, publish your name change in two papers.
• Address Proof: A copy of current address proof (Aadhaar, utility bill, etc.).
• Passport-sized Photographs: New photos to be attached in the application.

Steps to Change Your Name in Andhra Pradesh:

• Documents: Copies of other documents such as an Affidavit, Proof of Identity (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.), Proof of Address, Newspaper Advertisement, and others will be needed.
• Write Your Affidavit: Prepare an affidavit, including your old and new names and the reason for the change, and your contact details. Get it notarized.
• Advertisement in Newspapers: Publish the name change notice in an English and a local newspaper.
• Documents Filing: Submit your affidavit, identity proof, address proof, and the newspaper publication to the Department of Publication.
• Pay Fees: Pay the application fee which is normally between 200 INR and 3000 INR.
• Await Gazette Notification: Wait 30-60 days till your name change is published in the Gazette of India.
• Gazette Download Copy: Once your name appears in the official Gazette, you may download a copy of the Gazette notice or order a printed copy.

These steps will make your name change legally valid in Andhra Pradesh.

Gazette of India Fee Structure:

• Change of Name by Adult: ₹1100/- (PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper advertisement, photo)
• Child Name Change: ₹1100/- (Required: Birth Certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, Photo)
• Name Change in Marriage: ₹1100/- (PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, Photo Needed)
• Change of Name in Divorce: ₹2750/- (Divorce Decree, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad and Photo is required)
• Name of Child in the event of Divorce: ₹3350/- (Required: Divorce Decree, Birth Certificate of the Child, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper Ad, Photograph)
• Aadhaar Card Name Change: ₹1100/- (Required: PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper advert, Photo)

Format of affidavit/declaration for change of name in Gazette Andhra Pradesh:

• I, ...... (Old Name) ..... s/o, d/o ............... R/o .......... do solemnly declare and affirm as follows:
• I am presently a citizen of India (as the Gazette of India is for Indian citizens only).
• I am residing at the above-mentioned address.
• My old name is ...... (Supporting documents: 10th certificate, date of birth certificate, affidavit from a 1st class magistrate).
• My new name is ......... Gender: (Male/Female).

The processing time for a name change in Andhra Pradesh will be approximately 15 and 30 days as there are two stages involved, and the time taken will depend on the workload.

Yes, the Gazette notification has the effect of making your name change to be legally recognized in all institutions of India and acts as legal testimony of your new name.

To obtain your name change Gazette in Andhra Pradesh, follow these steps:

• Log in to the portal at egazette.aponline.gov.in .
• Enter your unique ID on the Rajpatra status page to check the status of your application.
• After publication, download the Gazette notification from the portal.

Gazette Office Address in Andhra Pradesh:

• Location: The Gazette application process in Andhra Pradesh has been online since 2014.
• Address: Directorate of Government Printing & Stationary, Andhra Pradesh [Official Address for Publication]

Steps to download your Gazette Name Change in Andhra Pradesh:

• Log in to the official website of the Gazette of India at https://egazette.nic.in/.
• Search for your name or related information.
• Check for the notification and open the complete page.
• Download the PDF format of the Gazette from the portal.
• You may request a hard copy from the Department of Publication and for that you have to bear the additional costs.

Steps to follow:

• Complete registration on the Government website.
• Log in to Aaplesarkar.
• Fill in required heads, like old name, new name, reason for change, date of birth, contact details, etc.
• Attach documents like ID proof, address proof, photo, and application form.
• Submit the application.
• Keep the reference number for future use.
• Track the status of your application on the official site https://egazette.nic.in/.
• Once processed, you will receive the Rajpatra copy at your registered email.

For Major / Adults (Mandatory Documents):

• ID Proof: PAN card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhaar card, or Voter ID.
• Address Proof: Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, or Electricity Bill.
• Photographs: Two self-attested passport-size photographs.
• Application Form: Duly signed form with details of the old and new names, correspondence address, contact details, and reason for name change.
• Optional Documents: Marriage certificate (if applicable), Divorce Decree (if applicable), Adoption Deed (if applicable).

For Minor (under 18 years):

• ID Proof: Aadhaar card, School ID, or Aadhaar Card.
• Address Proof: Ration card or Aadhaar Card.
• Age Proof: Birth Certificate or Bonafide.
• Photo: One passport-size photograph.
• Application Form: Signed by the minor and parents/guardians.
• Original Newspaper: As part of the online process, all documents should be in JPEG format with an appropriate file size.