Question 1

Is it necessary to prepare an affidavit for change my name?

Accepted Answer

Yes, preparing an affidavit is an important and mandatory step in the name change procedure.

Question 2

Do I need any witnesses to change my name?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need two witnesses in the name change process. You will also need to submit one identity document for each witness.

Question 3

Do married women have to follow this name change procedure to change their surname into their husband’s name?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the name change process for married women is the same as normal. Married women simply have to give some additional details like:

Old name with the father’s name and address

A new name with the husband’s name and address

Marriage certificate or ID proof with the husband’s name.

Question 4

After changing my name officially, what should I produce to change my name in essential documents?

Accepted Answer

Once you have changed your name officially, you will have to change your name in all the major documents. For that, you must produce copies of the affidavit, newspaper publication and the gazette notification.

Question 5

What information should be there on the name change affidavit?

Accepted Answer

For our expert lawyers to prepare your name change affidavit, you have to provide the following details:

Name and new name

Current address

Reason for the name change (astrology, numerology, marriage, etc).

Question 6

How to change the name on my PAN card?

Accepted Answer

You can change your name on your PAN card by filling the form for PAN card name change online through TIN or NSDL. The process is straightforward.

Question 7

What are the major reasons for name change in India?

Accepted Answer

The major reasons are: marriage, divorce, dislike of the current name, numerology, religious reasons, political context, change of gender, and identity makeover.

Question 8

Is the name change procedure completely online?

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Yes, the process is 100% online. We will provide you with a dashboard in which you can comfortably do everything.

Question 9

Is the procedure for name change same for infants?

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Yes, changing an infant's name is the same as changing an adult's name.

Question 10

How long does it take to change your name legally?

Accepted Answer

The entire process, including the publication of the name change in the official gazette, will be completed in 10 days once the documents are submitted.

Question 11

Which newspaper will the advertisement be published in?

Accepted Answer

The ad will be published in your respective state's leading national daily newspaper.

Question 12

After changing my name, how do I change my name in government documents?

Accepted Answer

To change your name on government documents, you need to get a certified copy of your name change order from the court where you changed your name. Then, update your Aadhar card, driver's license, passport, and other official records by providing the certified copy of the name change order and other required identification documents to each government organisation. You can also get it done at Vakilsearch on request.

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