Change your name legally — affidavit and gazette
To change your name across Aadhaar, PAN, passport and bank records, you usually need an affidavit, a newspaper advertisement and a Gazette notification. Small spelling corrections may need only an affidavit. We arrange drafting, notarisation and publication.
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How we get it solved
- 1Draft the name-change affidavit on e-stamp paper and notarise it
- 2Publish the change in newspapers
- 3Apply for the Gazette notification (central or state, as needed)
- 4Update Aadhaar, PAN, passport and other records
Documents that help
- ID and address proof
- Proof of your old name (certificates)
- Marriage certificate, if changing after marriage
- Passport-size photos
Don't have everything? Start anyway — your coordinator will tell you exactly what's needed.
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FAQ
Change your name legally — affidavit and gazette: common questions
Is a Gazette notification compulsory?+
For passports and many government records it is usually needed for a full name change; for minor corrections an affidavit may be enough.
How long does the Gazette take?+
Publication in the central Gazette typically takes a few weeks after the application.
Is it free to submit my problem on LawPaw?+
Yes. Telling us your problem and getting a call back from your coordinator is free. You pay only if you decide to go ahead.
What will I have to pay?+
Up to three things, all told to you in writing before you pay: (1) LawPaw's convenience fee for coordinating your matter, (2) the professional's fee, which they quote, and (3) government charges such as court fees or stamp duty, at actual cost. GST applies as per law. There are no hidden charges.