Name Change on Academic Certificates

If you want to correct misspelled names on your academic certificates, you are on the right page. The questions you may have due to misspellings in school certificates and their resolution will be properly guided by the Change of Name team.

Reasons for changing name

• Advertisement notice for name change after marriage
• Advertisement notice for name change after change of first/last name
• Advertisement notice for name change for minors
• Advertisement notice for name change after divorce
• Advertisement notice for name change due to correction of mistake
• Advertisement notice for name change due to change of religion
• Advertisement notice for name change in passport

Process of changing name on educational certificates

The process of changing name on any educational certificate is more or less the same as the process of legally changing your name. The process involves 5 main steps:

• Submission of Affidavit
• Advertisement in Newspaper
• Gazette Notification
• Verification
• Approval

Submitting Affidavit

Sometimes, you may find that there are some issues with the name on your child's birth certificate or it does not match the documents from the school or college, making a gazette notification necessary. The online application for change of name in Gazette Maharashtra is a simple one that involves providing some documentary evidence. The applicant has to fill the online name change application evidence for name change.

Advertisement in Newspaper

Next, you need to publish the name change in at least two local newspapers. One in an English daily in a regional journal. This is to ensure that your new name is known to the press. Additionally, remember to keep copies of the newspapers with you for future reference.

Gazette Notification

Once it is published, you need to notify it in the official gazette of the state in which you reside. This can be done by filling out a name change form from the Gazette Office. Also, don't forget to take duplicate copies. Submit copies to the office for publication in the Government Printing Office for gazette notification. Click here for name change application.

Verification Section

Now comes the part where your documents will be verified by the Commerce Department and the Transport Secretary. For this, you need to change your name and send a letter to the Secretary requesting his/her permission.

Documents required for name change in Gazette for children below 18 years

• Birth Certificate
• Bonafide Certificate
• School ID Father's Photo ID: PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Election Card.. (Any one).
• Father's Current Address Proof: Ration Card, Aadhar Card, Electricity Bill.... (Any one).
• Passport Size Photo of the Child (One).
• Birth Certificate of the Child
• Download and fill the name change form in the Gazette and submit it.

Important Features When Changing Names in Academic Certificates

• Most university and school registrars only handle name changes for students who are already enrolled.
• On the other hand, previous students will need a number of documents to correct their names.
• This requires a completed name change certificate form as well as all supporting documents specified on the application.
• Birth certificate Bonafide certificate School ID Two passport-sized photographs are required.
• Most educational institutions encourage students to submit these forms in person or through registered mail.

Name change on educational certificate

I and family were stressed and I was a little scared about what to do next. And after 3 months of gazette my studies will be on one side and I have to prepare for my SSC exam. Then finally I went back to the same teacher and inquired, she replied that there is no need to worry, no need to go to the government gazette office and wait in long queues at the government gazette office. The time of waiting in long queues at the government office for name change and other registrations, technology to transportation and service facilities have changed our lifestyle. Now there is no need to stand in long queues and wait for 3-4 hours or more. And my father is working and cannot go there because time is precious. For this reason, the Maharashtra government has made the gazette registration online. Now your gazette application for name change is just a few clicks away.

The teacher told me that there are people who prepare gazettes for name change. I told them that I want to prepare gazette. They told me that your age is more than 18 years or less than 18 years. I told them that I am 16 years old. They told me that there are two types of gazettes, General Gazette and Tatkal (Tatkal is costlier). Tatkal gazette can be done in 25 to 30 days and the rate is Rs. 1100. The name change team provides services to the customers. After the gazette is published, we will deliver it to your address and you can mail your documents to changeofnameads@gmail.com and your problem will be solved by gazette.

• Do you want to make it General or Tatkal?

I want to make it immediately. I want to fill my SSC board exam form. I have to get the gazette out soon so I want the process immediately. I want to prepare for May board exam. My board exam is approaching.

Maharashtra Online Gazette and Change of Name team has made my work easy and simple. And now I can study for May Board Exam and I can study properly.

Guiding the customer

You can visit our https://changeofname.in site to get the information required for the change of name in the Gazette and to guide the customer properly in the name change process.

How to apply for change of name in the Gazette?

• A Gazette is a legal document issued by the state government and the central government to change/correct your records in the case of change of name, change of date of birth and change of religion.
• The Directorate of Government Printing and Writing, Mumbai handles all the Gazette applications in Maharashtra.
• You can apply online for change of name in the Gazette through document verification and proper legal process.

Name Change Process

The process of changing the name in the Mumbai Gazette includes the following steps:

Online Application for Booking in Gazette:

• We provide legal services for name change as per the guidelines of the Gazette for citizens of Maharashtra. Here, the name change process is done as per the Directorate of Government Printing and Stationery, Mumbai.
• All applicants residing in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Thane and Kalyan get free name change advertisement in 2 newspapers worth Rs. 375/-.
• Complete documentation advice and assistance regarding Gazette name change.
• Copies of the Gazette and the newspaper are delivered free of cost at home (for Mumbai residents only).
• Short turnaround time of 10 to 15 days.
• Original Gazette PDF file is emailed to you, so no worries about lost Gazette anymore.

Reasons for name change in Gazette in Mumbai:

• Name change in Gazette after marriage.
• Gazette name change online after divorce.
• Name change due to spelling error.
• Name change for children in school/college admission.
• Name change for children after mother's divorce.
• Religion change.
• Date of birth change.
• Adoption of child.
• Documentation error.
• LIC, Banking, Property name correction problem.
• Wrong names registered in PAN card/Aadhaar card.
• Wrong entries filled in ration card/office.

Name change fee in Gazette for Mumbai:

The cost of Gazette in Mumbai is Rs. 500/- plus 20/- Mahaonline fee and service tax. Fee for Backward Class applicant is Rs. 250/- plus Rs. 20/- is additional service tax.

This fee is payable at the time of submitting your application along with the following documents:

• Photo ID - PAN Card or Aadhar Card or Election Card (any one).
• Address Proof-Aadhar Card, Ration Card or Electricity Bill-(any one).
• 1 Passport Size Photo.
• Application.

How to apply for gazette online?

Can you help me with the registration process and required documents?

Yes. Name change in Maharashtra Gazette can be done online. You can fill the form on the Gazette Publication to change the name. We will send you the complete list of documents on your email.

वारंवार विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न

• 1) Can I change my name after graduation?

  Yes, you can change your name after graduation by following the legal process for name change.

• 2) How to correct the name on the marksheet?

  To correct the name on the CBSE marksheet or certificate, you have to fill an application for name change and submit it to the CBSE office along with the required documents.

• 3) Is an affidavit sufficient for name change?

  An affidavit alone is not sufficient for name change. You need to submit an application for name change along with an affidavit and other necessary documents.

• 4) Can I change my name after graduation?

  Yes, you can change your name after graduation by following the legal process for name change.

• 5) How do I edit the marksheet PDF?

  Editing the marksheet PDF is not recommended as it is illegal and unethical. Any tampering with the mark sheet can have serious consequences.

• 6) How can I change my name on the 10th mark sheet?

  To change your name on the 10th mark card, you must fill out an application for change of name and submit it to the CBSE office along with the required documents.

• 7) How to change name in certificates in India?

  To change your name on any official certificate in India, first, obtain a notarized affidavit stating that the name has been changed. Then, publish the change in at least two newspapers (one local and one national). Finally, submit these documents, along with the original certificate, to the issuing authority for correction.

• 8) How to correct names in educational certificates?

  Contact the educational institution or examination board that issued the certificate. Submit the application along with a notarized affidavit, supporting documents (such as school records and proof) and the original certificate. The institution will then process the correction.

• 9) Can I change my name on my degree certificate?

  Yes, you can change your name on your degree certificate. You need to submit a notarized affidavit, publish the name change in a newspaper, and provide the original certificate and supporting documents to the university or institution that issued the degree for the correction process.

• 10) Can I change my name in all documents?

  Yes, you can change your name in all documents. The process involves obtaining a notarized affidavit, publishing the name change in newspapers, and submitting an application to the relevant authority along with the required documents. Each authority, such as passport offices, banks or educational institutions, follows their own specific procedure for updating records.

• 11) Can I change my name in the CBSE certificate?

  Yes, you can change your name in the CBSE certificate. Submit the application along with a notarized affidavit, newspaper publication proof, original certificate and supporting documents to the CBSE regional office. CBSE will verify the documents and process the name change as per their guidelines.

• 12) Can name be changed after 12th?

  Yes, you can change your name after 12th by filling up the name change application form and submitting it to the CBSE office along with the required documents.

• 13) What are the documents required for name change in school certificate?

  The documents required for name change include an affidavit for name change, newspaper publication and up-to-date identity documents such as Aadhaar card or birth certificate, bonafide certificate, school ID and two passport size photographs.

• 14) How can I change my name in the certificate online? How long will it take for the correction?

  The time taken for school certificate correction depends on the number of applications received and the verification process. This can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.