Have you been contemplating a name change? If yes, let us walk you through the stages of how to change name in India.
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In India, there are numerous reasons why a person seeks to change his name. It could be due to marriage, astrology, numerology, or the desire for a new identity.
There are numerous administratives to follow when changing one’s name. Vakilsearch can assist you in changing your name in a simple and hassle-free manner.
What is a Name Change?
Changing one’s name to one that deviates from the person’s given name at the time of birth, marriage, or adoption. Moreover, it is important to remember that a change of name has legal consequences, and if a person changes his or her name, the newly adopted name becomes the legal name of that person. Hence, before deciding on a name change, one should carefully consider its legal consequences.
Reasons for a Changing your Name
Documents Required for changing your name
- Advertisement in the newspaper (original and photocopy of the advertisement that is published)
- An affidavit declaring the name change
- Further, performa for name modification in the prescribed format. The performa includes the following details:
- Full Name
- Address
- Mobile Number
Note – Two witnesses must sign and validate the performa and the above-mentioned information must be included.
- A Compact Disk (CD) that contains the soft copy of the Affidavit and other supporting documents. The old name of the applicant must be indicated in place of the signature
- Further, a certificate stating that the contents in the CD and the hard copy details are similar
- Additionally, two passport size photos of the individual seeking change name
- Xerox copies any one of the following
- Aadhaar card
- Passport
- Voter ID card
- PAN card
- Driving license
Affidavit Sample
Newspaper Publication Format
Following the preparation of the change of name affidavit, at least two local newspapers (one English and one regional published in the national official language or vernacular language) must be chosen to publish a notification or advertisement. Moreover, the most important information to be published in the newspaper is the new name, the old name, and the individual’s home address. Moreover, the copies of the advertisement in the newspaper should be kept safe for future reference and use. Although you only really need one copy, it is recommended that you make a few extra copies and keep them safe.
The format of newspaper publication is attached below –
How Vakilsearch Can Assist You With Changing Your Name
We are experts at helping people like you get their names changed.
- Information Collection – Our team will set up for data collection.
- Application Preparation – Our team will then prepare your application and submit it to the concerned department.
- Follow Up and Other Formalities – Additionally, Vakilsearch is here to assist you throughout the journey including the tedious task of following up with the government and gazette publication: https://services.india.gov.in/service/listing?cat_id=53&ln=en
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