Procedure for Name Change in India

In India, changing a person’s name—whether it’s a full name, initials, or even a single letter—is quite common. Many people do it for reasons like Vaastu, numerology, or after marriage, especially women who may change both their first and last names.

Although the process can seem lengthy, we simplify it for you. There are three essential steps:

  1. Affidavit Submission

  2. Newspaper Publication

  3. Gazette Notification

With the right guidance, changing your name is easier than you think.

First we will make an affidavit ready for you, you will make a publication in newspaper in a following format:

I, ABC, residing at (full address to be mentioned), have changed my name to XYZ and shall henceforth be known as XYZ for all official and legal purposes. A declaration confirming this change, along with its implications, has been duly executed and attested on (date).

This name change shall be published in two newspapers — one in a national daily and the other in a regional newspaper, as required.

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For Gazette Notification, You Need to Submit the Following Documents

To proceed with the name change process smoothly, the following documents are required:

a. A copy of the ‘Deed Changing Name’ form, available from the Controller of Publications, Department of Publication.

b. A declaration letter from you, stating the reason for the name change.

c. Original copies of the newspaper advertisements (both national and regional), clearly showing the publication dates.

d. Two attested passport-size photographs to verify identity and support the application.

e. Valid proof of address and identity (such as Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, etc.).