For administrative, professional, or personal reasons, legally changing your name can be a major decision. For those in Maharashtra, the simple and convenient online approach provided on the Aaple Sarkar Portal via the e-Gazette system will help you to make name changes and update your date of birth or religion.

Using the e-Gazette system, this guide will help you at every stage of the internet name change procedure.

Under the Directorate of Government Printing and Stationery (DGPS) of Maharashtra, the e-Gazette serves as an online platform. This website shares official alerts on birth date changes, name changes, and shifts in religion. This Government-recognized portal also helps the people to freely access legal changes, therefore supporting transparency and validity.

Various personal or legal reasons can prompt a name change. Some common instances include:

• Marriage or Divorce
• Rectifying clerical errors in official documents
• Name change after an adoption
• Religious or cultural reasons

Your new name guarantees all official papers, including your passport, bank account, and voter identification, are updated. This consistency across your identity documents makes things a bit easier for you.

For a name change using the e-Gazette, you would have to satisfy the following guidelines:

What The Affidavit Must Mention

• You need to be from Maharashtra.
• Valid papers supporting the name change—including ID proof or birth certificates—are required.
• For a minor, the application should be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.
• If applying under a Backward caste category, proof of caste (old name certificate) is mandatory.

Before you start your application, make sure you have these papers prepared:

• Proof of photo ID (e.g., voter ID, Aadhar card, etc.)
• Valid address proof such as bank statement or utility bill.
• Photograph (recent passport-sized photo)
• Old Name Certificate (if applying under the Backward category)
• Marriage certificate (if the name change is due to marriage)
• Birth certificate or school certificate (for minor applications)

This is a thorough step-by-step guide on using Aaple Sarkar's e-Gazette portal for a name change.

• Step 1:Browse the Aaple Sarkar Portal Visit the Aaple Sarkar website: aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in.
• Step 2:Register (new users) or Log in (existing users) New users must click the "Create New Account" tab to sign up for an account. Returning users should use their User ID and Password to log in.
• Step 3:Choose the service: After logging in, choose the "Change in Name" service from the e-Gazette services menu. This will direct you to the name change application form.
• Step 4:Follow the directions. It is necessary to go over all the rules and directions on the website before requesting a name change. This will make sure you do not overlook any important stages.
• Step 5:Download the form given, print it, and provide the correct information. After filling it, scan the form and store it as a digital file for uploading.
• Step 6: Request OTP. Your Aadhaar card number (UID) has to be entered to verify your identity. Search for the OTP on your registered cell phone number after you input the UID and press Search. Enter the OTP to advance to the next stage.
• Step 7: Complete the official app online request. The system will fill out your name, address, and photo ID from your Aadhaar data once your OTP has been validated. Make sure everything is right before going forward.
• Step 8:Select Caste Category (If Applicable) If you belong to a Backward category, select your caste category and upload the Old Name Caste Certificate.
• Step 9: Minor Declaration (If Applicable) If the candidate is under age, check the "Is Minor" checkbox and enter the required guardian information.
• Step 10:Provide Name and Address Details In the online application form, enter your old, new, name, and address. You may also add district, taluka, and village information in the address section.
• Step 11:Accept and Proceed After completing the required details, click “I Accept and Proceed” to continue to the next step.
• Step 12:Attach Documents Attach the necessary documents (photo, photo ID proof, address proof, and the scanned form you filled out). For backward category applicants, ensure the caste certificate is attached.
• Step 13:Pay the Application Fee The application fee varies depending on your caste category:
• Open Category:₹522.47
• Backward Category: ₹272.47 Make the payment through the online payment gateway.

After submitting your application, the name change will be published in the E-Gazette. Here’s how to view and download it:

• Check Rajpatra Status :Click on the “Rajpatra Status” link to view the status of your application.
• Search by Application ID or Registration Number :You can search for the Change in Name status using your Application ID or Registration Number.
• Download the Gazette :Once your name change is processed, you’ll see a “View Gazette” link. Clicking this link will open the E-Gazette file. You can then download it in PDF format for your records.

A name change request may have different processing times. Depending on the number of applications and document verification, the e-Gazette notice usually comes 7 to 15 days after the application.

Changing your name online via the e-Gazette system via Aaple Sarkar is easy and fast. You can systematically finish your application and get your changed name in the e-Gazette for legal and official use by following the instructions provided in this document. Compile all needed paperwork, pay the appropriate charges, and carefully follow the directions to prevent delays.

Contact the Aaple Sarkar help team if you need more help or run into any difficulty.