Legally Change Your Name Through Official Gazette Publication
Changing your name officially in India requires proper legal documentation and publication in the Government Gazette. At License Seva, we provide complete assistance for affidavit drafting, newspaper publication, and Gazette notification filing to ensure your name change is legally valid and accepted across all government records.
What is Gazette Name Change?
A Gazette notification is an official public record published by the Government, confirming the change of name. Once published, your new name becomes legally recognized for updating documents.
Without Gazette publication, name changes may not be accepted by many authorities.
Who Needs Gazette Name Change?
- You changed your surname after marriage
- You want to correct spelling errors
- You are changing your full name
- You want to remove/add middle name
- You changed name for personal/religious reasons
Service Process
- Document review & capture.
- Online form completion.
- Appointment booking on Passport Seva Portal.
- Follow-up until appointment
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Address Proof
- Passport size photographs
- Affidavit on stamp paper
- Marriage certificate (if surname change after marriage)
- Old name & new name details
Time Frame
- Affidavit & Newspaper: 2–5 days
- Gazette Publication: 15–45 days
Other Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
You must prepare an affidavit, publish notice in newspaper (if required), and apply for Government Gazette notification. Once published, your name change becomes legally valid.
Yes, for official government document updates, Gazette notification is generally mandatory.
Usually 15–45 days depending on processing time.
Most authorities require Gazette publication for official updates in passport and PAN.
Yes, through parents or legal guardians with additional documentation.