Government of India Gazette is a periodical published by Controller of Publication, Delhi.
For complete details visit Department of Publication website.
For detailed information visit department website or visit our articles / blogs.
Yes. One need to follow the Rules stipulated by the Department.
It takes 4-8 weeks.
Yes. For different services e.g. Name change, Names correction, Religion Change, Adoption, Gender Change fee structure is different.
Yes. Both can publish.
Visit department website. E-gazette is free. May be downloaded in PDF format.
Yes. There is weekly and extraordinary Gazette. In Weekly Gazette there are various parts and sections. For more details visit department website.
Gazette is a legal document and valid all over India.
There are various steps included. A. Make affidavit B. Down application form from Department of Publication website and fill C. Make CD D. Give name change advertisement in one National Newspaper. E. Pay Government Gazette Fee through Bharatkosh portal. F. Submit your file to department.
ID of present name and present address proof. Then also submit Affidavit, application, CD, Newspaper, Fee receipt.
Department says, 8 weeks is there time. But our experience shows that it take approximately 4 – 6 weeks to publish the Gazette.
You can change your First Name, Middle Name and Surname. Its upto you. However, the documentation varies depending on case.
Yes. You can download from the Controller of Publication website. Different formats for Minor and Adult.
Currently (September, 2024) the name change fee for Minor is 1700 and Adult is Rs. 1100/- However, I suggest you visit the department website for latest fee structure. Note for every alias name Rs. 250/- extra to be paid.
Yes. It is mandatory. You have to advertise in one national newspaper in classified section.
No restrictions.
Yes. We can apply for name change for minors. However, the applicant will be either Father, Mother or Guardian.
We don’t know. We are consultants for Government of India Gazette. You need to check with concerned State authorities.
By publishing your new surname in Gazette of Government of India, you can complete the legal formalities valid in India as well as outside India.
Easy steps to change surname in India are : Make affidavit, Application Form, CD, Newspaper Advt, Gazette Fee and submission of application to Controller of Publication Office.
No. But if your new surname is not used by your parents or husband, your affidavit has to be signed by Executive Magistrate of your Area.
No reason is required.
No restrictions. But affidavit to be signed by Executive Magistrate.
Prior intimation is not required. But once published, you should get your documents updated e.g. Aadhar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN card etc.
Yes. You can do so.
No. Process is same. In case of a minor, parents or guardian will be applicant.
Apart from general documents required for name change, a certificate from religious institutions.
e.g. Temple, Mosque or Church certificate is required. Also, affidavit to be signed by Executive Magistrate. Notary Affidavit is not valid due to Anti-Conversion Law.
There is a separate form for name change after adoption. Download from Controller of Publication website. Complete the formalities and pay Fee. Submit application to department.
Yes. Copy of adoption, id proof of Biological and adopted parents is must.
No time limit. One can process any time. Better to do at the earliest.
Name change after gender change is called Public Notice in Gazette. Apart from standard documents and process, one has to obtain a certificate of SRS from a Surgeon or Psychologist.
Yes. Visit department website for more details.
Doctor certificate is must.