Name Change Affidavit in Mumbai
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Name Change for Mumbai 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 Mumbai and nearby areas such as Andheri, Bandra, Borivali, Thane, and Navi Mumbai. 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 Mumbai: the process in Maharashtra
Registration and legal formalities are governed at the state level, so the exact law, portal and fees for Mumbai follow Maharashtra's rules. Here's how it works.
Governing law. No single statute; effected via a notarised affidavit (Notaries Act, 1952) plus newspaper publication and notification in the Maharashtra Government Gazette (Directorate of Government Printing, Stationery & Publications).
How name change works in Maharashtra
- Prepare and notarise a name-change affidavit on the appropriate stamp paper
- Publish in one English and one Marathi/Hindi newspaper
- Fill the Gazette proforma and prepare the soft copy
- Submit the application with affidavit, clippings, ID/address proof and fee on the e-Gazette portal
- Departmental verification and scheduling
- Gazette is published; download/collect the notified copy
Documents required in Maharashtra
- Notarised name-change affidavit on stamp paper
- Newspaper cuttings in one English and one Marathi/Hindi daily
- Completed Gazette proforma signed by the applicant
- Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/passport) and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- Soft copy of the matter to be published, in prescribed format
Good to know in Maharashtra: Gazetting is not compulsory but is the strongest proof and is widely required. Minors need a parental affidavit; government employees follow service rules. Keep spelling identical across affidavit, ad and Gazette.
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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 Mumbai 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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