Name Change Affidavit in Chandigarh
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Name Change for Chandigarh residents
Whether it's a name change after marriage, correcting a spelling, or adopting a new name, a legally recognised change needs three steps: a notarised affidavit, a newspaper publication and a gazette notification. VakilHub's lawyers handle all three end to end and deliver the documents you'll need to update your Aadhaar, PAN, passport and bank records.
We serve clients right across Chandigarh and nearby areas such as Sector 17, Sector 22, Sector 35, Mohali, and Panchkula. Your dedicated advocate manages the paperwork, appointments and follow-ups, so you avoid the queues and get your name change sorted without taking time off work.
Name Change in Chandigarh: the process in Chandigarh
Registration and legal formalities are governed at the state level, so the exact law, portal and fees for Chandigarh follow Chandigarh's rules. Here's how it works.
Governing law. No single statute; effected through a notarised affidavit, newspaper publication, and notification in the Official (e-)Gazette published by the Chandigarh Administration, Department of Printing & Stationery (Controller of Printing & Stationery). The UT Chandigarh Gazette (Rajpatra) is published online only.
How name change works in Chandigarh
- Prepare and notarise the change-of-name affidavit on stamp paper
- Publish the advertisement in a national newspaper (English/Hindi) and retain the original
- Fill the Application Form and Declaration Form from egazette.chd.gov.in
- Attach Chandigarh residence proof, passport photo, old-name proof and the prescribed fee/Demand Draft
- Submit to the Department of Printing & Stationery / Controller of Printing & Stationery, UT Chandigarh
- After verification the notification is published in the e-Gazette; download the gazette copy as proof
Documents required in Chandigarh
- Application Form for Change of Name and a Declaration Form by the applicant
- Original national newspaper carrying the change-of-name advertisement (English/Hindi)
- Self-attested current proof of residence in Chandigarh
- Current passport-size photograph; self-attested proof of old name
- Notarised affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper
- For a minor: age proof, advertisement by parent(s), child's photos, joint photo; for a divorcee: self-attested copy of the divorce order
Good to know in Chandigarh: The e-Gazette office accepts no legal responsibility for content; the applicant is responsible for accuracy. The dispute-resolving copy is the one held by the Controller of Printing & Stationery, UT Chandigarh. The original (not a photocopy) newspaper is mandatory. The Central Gazette office at Civil Lines, Delhi is NOT the Chandigarh UT office.
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What's included
- Drafting of a legally correct name-change affidavit
- Notarisation of the affidavit
- Publication of the change in a local and national newspaper
- Preparation and filing of the gazette notification
- Delivery of all documents for updating your official records
Documents you'll need
- Identity proof showing your existing name (Aadhaar, PAN or passport)
- Address proof
- Two passport-size photographs
- Marriage certificate (for a name change after marriage), if applicable
Name Change in Chandigarh in four simple steps
Share your details
Tell us your current name, the new name and the reason for the change.
Affidavit and notarisation
We draft and notarise your name-change affidavit.
Newspaper publication
We publish the change in newspapers as required for the gazette process.
Gazette notification
We file the gazette application and deliver the published notification to you.
Timeline: Affidavit within 1–2 days; newspaper publication within a week; gazette notification typically 3–6 weeks depending on the gazette office.
Name Change FAQs
Do I need a gazette notification, or is an affidavit enough?
An affidavit alone is enough for some purposes, but a gazette notification is the strongest, most widely accepted proof of a name change and is often required for passports and government records.
Can I change my name after marriage with this?
Yes. A name change after marriage is one of the most common cases — we handle the affidavit, publication and gazette so you can update your documents.
Which documents can I update afterwards?
Once complete, you can update your Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank accounts, driving licence and other official records.
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