Name Change Affidavit in Kolkata
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Name Change for Kolkata 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 Kolkata and nearby areas such as Salt Lake, New Town, Howrah, Ballygunge, and Behala. 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 Kolkata: the process in West Bengal
Registration and legal formalities are governed at the state level, so the exact law, portal and fees for Kolkata follow West Bengal's rules. Here's how it works.
Governing law. No single statute; a settled three-step procedure — sworn affidavit, newspaper publication and Gazette notification. The state route is the Kolkata Gazette Part II (Saraswaty Press, PE & IR Department, WB); the pan-India route is the Gazette of India (Department of Publication, MoHUA).
How name change works in West Bengal
- Draft and execute the affidavit on stamp paper; attest before a First Class Judicial Magistrate
- Publish in two newspapers (one English + one Bengali/regional); preserve the full original sheets
- Prepare the Gazette proforma with two witnesses
- Register/login on wbgazettepart2.in; fill the application and upload affidavit, newspaper sheets, ID and photos
- Pay via GRIPS, then enter the Deposit ID and upload the receipt
- After verification the notification is published in the Kolkata Gazette Part II
- Download the published e-Gazette and update Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank, RTO etc.
Documents required in West Bengal
- Original signed name-change affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, attested by a First Class Judicial Magistrate
- Original full newspaper sheets (one English + one Bengali/regional daily) — full pages, not cuttings
- ID and address proof (Aadhaar etc.)
- Passport-size photographs
- Completed Gazette proforma/application form with two witness signatures
- GRIPS payment receipt (state portal) or Bharatkosh receipt (Central)
Good to know in West Bengal: Spelling must match exactly across affidavit, ads and proforma. The affidavit needs only the deponent + attesting officer; the Gazette proforma needs two witnesses. Original full newspaper pages are required. The Gazette of India route is preferred for passports and nationwide validity.
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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 Kolkata 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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