If you're just fixing a spelling difference between documents (the same name, spelled differently), you don't need this - see our simpler mismatch affidavit instead. This one is for genuinely adopting a different name.
The Full Process
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Affidavit | Notarized declaration of your old and new name |
| 2. Newspaper publication | Classified ad in a local daily announcing the change |
| 3. Gazette notification | Submit affidavit + clipping to the Department of Publication |
| 4. Departmental notification (govt employees) | Separate internal notification if you're a central/state government employee |
This sequence and exact requirements can vary - check the current process before starting, since Gazette procedures are occasionally updated.
Generate your name change affidavit now
Fill in your old and new name and reason - the first step in the Gazette process.
Open Legal Name Change Affidavit Generator →What Stamp Paper Value Do You Need?
Commonly ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper is cited for this, though it can vary by state. Confirm before printing.
This is a reference format, not legal advice. The Gazette notification process, timelines, and requirements are periodically updated - check the current process on the official Gazette portal before starting.
Legal Name Change Affidavit के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी
अगर आप पूरी तरह नया नाम अपना रहे हैं (सिर्फ spelling correction नहीं), तो notarized affidavit, newspaper ad, और Gazette notification तीनों steps चाहिए। यहाँ अपना affidavit free में बनाइए।