Online Name Change Gazette

A name change gazette in India means the official publication of a person's changed name in the Gazette. A name change gazette notification provides a formal record of the new name and can be used for updating various official records.

The Gazette name change process may vary depending on the reasons for the name change, for example, due to personal reasons, marriage, a minor's name change or divorce. Applicability of requirements should be determined before applying.

The following are the important advantages of the Name change in the Gazette of India:

• Maintains a formal record of the name change.

• Supports the validity of the changed name

• Facilitates recording and documentation within formal paperwork.

• Automates the Gazette name change online preparation process.

• Assists with preparation of necessary documents for publication.

• Facilitates the process for the name to be changed by the Gazette.

• Helps users understand the Gazette name change vs court order for name change.

To accomplish the name change in the Gazette of India using Jaagruk Bharat, adhere to the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the Jaagruk Bharat service and click on Name Change Gazette.

Step 2: Draft and Notarise the Name-Change Affidavit

Step 3: Publish a Public Notice in Newspapers.

Step 4: Prepare the Gazette Advertisement (ADVT) Matter.

Step 5: Prepare a Soft Copy (CD) with a CD-Certificate.

Step 6: Draft a Covering Letter to the Controller of Publications.

Step 7: Compile and Submit the Complete Application.

Step 8: Track Your Application and Collect the Gazette Notification.

The following is a list of important documents you will need to have on hand:

• Valid identity proof like Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID / PAN Card in the old name.

• Valid address proof matching the address to be mentioned in the affidavit..

• Two Passport-size Photographs.

• Access to a notary or Oath Commissioner for attestation of the affidavit.

• A blank CD/DVD (for the soft copy of the advertisement matter in MS-Word format).

• Two independent witnesses.

• Fee for publication in the Gazette of India.

FEATURE	CENTRAL GAZETTE	STATE GAZETTE
Publishing Authority	Government of India (Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi).	Respective State Governments (e.g., Maharashtra, Karnataka, etc.).
Jurisdiction	National & International. Valid across all Indian states and overseas.	Specific to the given state.
Passport Acceptance	Mandatory for passport corrections and major name changes.	May face rejection or need additional information at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs).
Visa & Immigration	Highly recommended; accepted by all foreign embassies and consulates.	Often causes hurdles during international visa processing.
Government Employees	Compulsory for Central Government employees and defense personnel.	Generally for State Government employees.
Ease of Access	Digitally available for download.	Some state may still require physical collection or have different portals.

Jaagruk Bharat has made the documentation process related to name change in the Gazette simple and easy. All the required information and documentation can be kept in one place before proceeding with the actual process. The service will provide you with exact details about name change through the Gazette as per your requirement. It will also make it convenient for you to file the online name change process through the Gazette and complete other necessary paperwork.

Without a Gazette notification, you may face difficulties when an organisation or authority requires formal proof of your changed name. This can make updating certain official records more difficult. The Gazette serves as an official public record of the name change and can support the process of updating documents.