Name Change Affidavit
“Create an affidavit on stamp paper with your old and new name, and the reason for the change.”
“It must be signed by two witnesses and notarized by a notary public.”
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“Create an affidavit on stamp paper with your old and new name, and the reason for the change.”
“It must be signed by two witnesses and notarized by a notary public.”
“Publish an advertisement in two newspapers: one in English and one in a regional language.”
“This serves as a public notice of your name change.”
“Submit the affidavit and newspaper clippings to the Department of Publication for Gazette notification.”
“Once published, your name change is officially recognized.”
“Once your application is approved, we will email the approved Gazette copy directly to your provided email address.”
A Gazette certificate is a government document that proves a name change or other change of a personal detail is legal and is published in the government gazette. Once issued, it can be used as a legal document and is accepted broadly by governmental administrative bodies, banks, and other institutions, as well as universities.
The Gazette of India is an official journal and instrument of law of the Government of India, operating under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867.
A Gazette certificate documents the approval and formalization of a change in name, date of birth, or religion. It is also a requirement that a name change is gazetted to be legally accepted by all government departments and institutions.
Telangana Gazette certificates and other state gazettes are local or state-level records, while Central Gazette certificates (issued by the Government of India) are valid throughout India for central government services, nationalized banks, and international documentation like passports and visas.
In short, a Gazette certificate is a lawful, authorized government document of identity modification that enables the updating of official records and is essential for enforceability across India.
Changing your name via the Telangana Gazette makes your name change official across government records, financial documents, and more — eliminating identification issues in the future.
Government-issued ID such as Aadhaar card, passport, or voter ID.
A notarized affidavit stating your old and new name, and the reason for the change.
Such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
Proof of ad published in two newspapers (regional and English).
Recent Aadhaar card, utility bill, or similar official address document.
Include three recent passport-sized color photos with the application.
The documents listed above are essential to ensure a smooth and legally valid name change process via Gazette notification.
Follow these simple steps to officially change your name in Telangana via the Gazette system:
Prepare Affidavit, ID proof, address proof, and newspaper advertisement.
Include your old & new name, reason for change, and get it notarized.
Publish your name change ad in English and a regional language paper.
Submit all your paperwork to the Department of Publication.
Submit the Gazette fee ranging between ₹200 to ₹3000.
Your name will be officially published in 30–60 days.
Download or request a printed Gazette copy for records.
These steps will help you successfully complete your name change via the Telangana Gazette system.
Below is the Gazette of India fee structure categorized by type of name change, along with required documents.
₹1100/- — PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹1100/- — Birth Certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹1100/- — PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹2750/- — Divorce Decree, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹3350/- — Divorce Decree, child’s birth certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹1100/- — PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹1100/- — PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹1100/- — Conversion Certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹1100/- — Deed, PAN, Aadhaar, newspaper ad, photo
₹1400/- — PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
₹1100/- — PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, newspaper ad, photo
Payment can be made via Cash, Demand Draft, or Postal Order in favor of:
Department of Publication, Controller of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi - 110054
These fees are regulated by the Central Government and may vary slightly depending on submission method and region.
The formal legal process of name change is called Gazette Name Change. It involves publishing your old and new names in the official government publication known as the Gazette. Once published, it becomes a recognized legal record for updating official documents.
A Gazette Name Change in Telangana is essential for updating documents like Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and bank accounts. It provides legal proof of your new name and is accepted by all government institutions, preventing identity issues in the future.
You will need: ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.), a notarized affidavit with old and new names, newspaper ads showing name change, address proof, and passport-sized photos. Depending on your reason, you may also need a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
Create a notarized affidavit with old and new names and reason for the change. Publish ads in one English and one local newspaper. Then submit the affidavit, ID, address proof, and newspaper ad to the Department of Publication. Your name will be published in the Gazette.
The affidavit includes: old name, new name, gender, citizenship declaration, address, and supporting documents (e.g., 10th certificate). A sample declaration starts with: 'I, [Old Name], s/o/d/o..., R/o..., do solemnly declare...'
The Gazette name change process typically takes 15 to 30 days. Processing time depends on application accuracy and the department’s workload.
Yes, the Gazette notification serves as official and legal proof of your name change. It is accepted by all institutions in India.
Go to https://egazette.mahaonline.gov.in, log in, and check your Rajpatra status using your application ID. After approval, you can download your Gazette copy from the portal.
Ground Floor, Government Book Depot & Publication House, Near Charni Road Station, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Rd, Mumbai, Telangana 400004. Note: The Gazette process has been online since 2014.
Visit https://egazette.nic.in, search your name or notification number, and download the Gazette PDF. You can also order a hard copy via the Department of Publication.
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