Legal Name Change Process
1. Name Change Affidavit
∙ Create an affidavit on stamp paper with your old and new name, and the reason for the change.
∙ It must be signed by two witnesses and notarized by a notary public.
2. Newspaper Advertisement
∙ Publish an advertisement in two newspapers: one in English and one in a regional language.
∙ This serves as a public notice of your name change.
3. Gazette Notification
∙ Submit the affidavit and newspaper clippings to the Department of Publication for Gazette notification.
∙ Once published, your name change is officially recognized.
4. Receive Approved Gazette Copy
∙ Once your application is approved, we will email the approved Gazette copy directly to your provided email address.