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Name Change Affidavit in Delhi

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Name Change for Delhi 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 Delhi and nearby areas such as Dwarka, Rohini, Saket, Janakpuri, and Karol Bagh. 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.

Official process

Name Change in Delhi: the process in Delhi

Registration and legal formalities are governed at the state level, so the exact law, portal and fees for Delhi follow Delhi's rules. Here's how it works.

Governing law. No single statute; effected via a notarised affidavit, newspaper publication, and notification in the Gazette of India under the Department of Publication, MoHUA. Delhi residents use the Central Gazette route (Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi).

Where to applyNo single end-to-end Delhi portal. Gazette fee via Bharat Kosh (bharatkosh.gov.in); published notifications on the e-Gazette portal (egazette.gov.in). Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi.
Government feesStamp paper ~₹10–50 plus notary; newspaper charges vary; Gazette fee a few hundred rupees via Bharat Kosh. Total varies with newspaper rates.
Typical timelineAffidavit and newspaper a few days; Gazette notification typically ~3–6 weeks from submission.
Local offices in Delhi: Sub-Registrar — Sub-Registrar offices, Revenue Department GNCTD (one or more per revenue district), via NGDRS Delhi. Family Court — Family Courts at Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka and Saket — by jurisdiction.

How name change works in Delhi

  1. Prepare a name-change affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper and notarise it
  2. Publish the advertisement in newspaper(s) and retain original copies
  3. Prepare the Gazette proforma and MS Word soft copy
  4. Pay the fee via Bharat Kosh and obtain the receipt
  5. Submit the full file to the Department of Publication
  6. Department verifies and publishes in the Gazette of India
  7. Download the published e-Gazette copy as legal proof

Documents required in Delhi

  • Name-change affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, notarised
  • Self-attested identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN / passport) and address proof
  • Two passport-size photographs (attested)
  • Original newspaper copies of the advertisement (one English, one Hindi)
  • Gazette proforma / declaration in the prescribed format
  • Soft copy (CD/upload) of the matter in MS Word
  • Bharat Kosh fee payment receipt
  • Covering letter to the Department of Publication

Good to know in Delhi: The affidavit is the minimum declaration; newspaper + Gazette add public notice and conclusive proof and are usually required to update passport, PAN, bank and service records. Government servants route changes through their department.

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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
How it works

Name Change in Delhi in four simple steps

1

Share your details

Tell us your current name, the new name and the reason for the change.

2

Affidavit and notarisation

We draft and notarise your name-change affidavit.

3

Newspaper publication

We publish the change in newspapers as required for the gazette process.

4

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.

Questions

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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