The Gazette (Gazette of India or State Gazette) is an official government printed publication that records laws, notices and other government publications like name changes. To be legally recognized in India, i.e. in the banks, passport offices, UIDAI (Aadhaar), schools or any other authority, the change of name has to be posted in the Gazette.

The Gazette notification on change of name is a government provided document containing an old name and a new name. Having this published in the Gazette, your new name becomes virtually known, it is publicly known, and it is enforceable throughout India.

An announcement of a change of name is conclusive legal evidence of your change of name. It enables easy updating of the key documents like Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank accounts, property records and employment files without a hustle.

The name change Gazette notification is conclusive legal evidence to change your name. It allows updating of important documents such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank accounts, property records, and employment files without difficulties.

In numerous official publications such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, visas, and immigration as well as in property transactions, a Gazette notification is very much required or obligatory. An affidavit or local document may suffice in case of informal or internal changes.

Any Indian adult (major) may change his name by Gazette on personal reasons such as spelling mistake, numerology or simply at his or her will. Also all the minor persons may apply through parents/guardians and other persons who change name through marriage, divorce, adoption, religious conversion and change of gender through change of address can also apply with valid Indian address proof and ID.

A State Government Gazette briefly addresses primarily the people and affairs of that state. The national coverage is available in the Central Government Gazette (Gazette of India / egazette.gov.in).

To change the name in Gazette, one is expected to make a notarized affidavit, place two advertisements of the newspapers (one in English and one in Hindi/local language) and submit the Gazette application form with evidence of the identity, address, clippings, photographs and fees. This may be done online or offline through egazette.gov.in and professional services may assist.

Marriage, divorce, conversion, adoption, gender shift, spelling correction, numerology/astrology or eradication of undesirable or embarrassing associations.

Indeed conversion to other religions in India is legal, and change names are permitted with supporting conversion certificate.

The change of name in the Gazette of the minor is allowed through parents or legal guardians.

You will need a notarized name change affidavit, identity document, address proof, newspaper clipping and supporting documents.

Create affidavit, publish in two newspapers, submit application with documents and fees, and wait for publication.

Name change publication needs an average of 15 to 30 days.

You can alter your name twice or more by Gazette with fresh affidavit, advertisements and Gazette publication.

Gazette notification is permanent proof.

Apply for correction or re-issue with documents and fees.

Yes, at least two newspaper ads (English and Hindi/local).

Affidavit states old name, new name, reason and intent and forms legal basis.

Usually 700 to 900 rupees excluding affidavit and ads.

Affidavit 100-200, ads 800-2500, Gazette 700-900.

Online portal or demand draft/challan.

No, non-refundable.

Update Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID, DL, bank, education, property records.

Download PDF from egazette.gov.in or state portal.

Yes, widely accepted.

Yes, with additional overseas documents.

Yes via egazette.gov.in or state portals.

Correct issues and reapply.

Yes.

Yes.

Apply correction. Takes 25–45 days.

No age limit.

Yes, repeat full process.

Not mandatory but recommended.

25 to 45 days.

Starts around ₹1100.

Entries made on name change are published in weekly or periodical eGazette. Status can be checked using your reference or application information, download the PDF once uploaded, or check follow-up confirmation emails and portal.

Visit egazette.gov.in, select the relevant Part/Section and issue date, open the PDF file and save your name change entry.

Standard eGazette is fully digitized PDF and does not carry physical stamping or handwritten signatures, yet it is treated as an official government publication.

The primary output is the Central eGazette downloadable PDF file. Hard copies are not sent by mail unless ordered through a separate paid service.

The fees of official Gazettes cannot be refunded after submission. Refund or cancellation policies of private agencies may differ.

After marriage, prepare affidavit mentioning marriage, attach marriage certificate, publish two newspaper ads, apply for Gazette notification and then update all ID records.

Notarized affidavit, prescribed proforma and declaration, recent photographs, newspaper clippings and fee receipt or challan.

Yes, Central Gazette or State Gazette name change can be obtained by citizens of any Indian city.

Central Government employees generally need special name change deed approved by the Ministry or department along with regular affidavit, newspaper cuttings and ID documents.

It does not affect ownership or legal rights but helps avoid future confusion by updating records.

Yes, Gazette notification is accepted for passport and visa updates, though foreign authorities may require apostille or consular attestation.