Name Change Affidavit in Guwahati
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Name Change for Guwahati 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 Guwahati and nearby areas such as Dispur, Beltola, Zoo Road, Six Mile, and Paltan Bazaar. 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 Guwahati: the process in Assam
Registration and legal formalities are governed at the state level, so the exact law, portal and fees for Guwahati follow Assam's rules. Here's how it works.
Governing law. No statute mandates name change; the process rests on common-law practice plus publication in the Assam Gazette. Affidavits under the Indian Oaths Act/Notaries Act; the gazette notification is issued by the Directorate of Printing & Stationery, Government of Assam (Bamunimaidan, Guwahati).
How name change works in Assam
- Prepare and swear a name-change affidavit before a notary/oath commissioner
- Publish the advertisement in newspaper(s) and retain original copies
- Fill the Public Notice form and the application to the Assam Gazette publisher
- Submit the affidavit, original newspaper, photographs, ID proof and forms to the Directorate of Printing & Stationery, Bamunimaidan
- Pay the prescribed publication fee
- Gazette processes and publishes the notification; obtain the gazette copy and update records
Documents required in Assam
- Notarised name-change affidavit stating old and new name
- Original copy of the newspaper(s) carrying the advertisement (commonly one English and one Assamese daily)
- Two passport-size photographs
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Passport); address proof
- Duly filled Public Notice form / proforma addressed to the Publisher, Assam Gazette
- Application addressed to the Publisher, Assam Gazette, Bamunimaidan, Guwahati
Good to know in Assam: The gazette notification is relied upon by passport authorities, banks and for government service records. Government employees usually need a departmental NOC and follow service rules. The Directorate of Printing & Stationery (Bamunimaidan) is the official gazette authority for Assam.
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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 Guwahati 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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