Change Your Name Legally Online, Anywhere in India

Yes. The process itself is the same whether you do it yourself or through an agent. When your name change is published in the Government Gazette after a proper affidavit and newspaper advertisement, it is legally valid and accepted by all Government departments and private bodies.

A correction fixes a small error, like a wrong spelling, on an existing document through the same issuing authority. A birth certificate spelling fix, for example, is a Registrar correction under Section 15 of the RBD Act, 1969, through the local municipal body, not a Gazette matter. A legal name change means adopting a new name, which needs an affidavit, a newspaper advertisement and a Gazette notification.

Most name changes are completed within three to seven weeks. The Central Gazette notification itself usually takes around thirty to forty five days after filing, depending on the publication schedule.

The Central Gazette notification fee is Rs 1,100 for an adult and Rs 1,700 for a minor, paid through the official Government portal. This is separate from any service charge and is non refundable. Our service fee is confirmed to you upfront before you begin.

No. Our service is completely online and covers all of India. You share your documents digitally, and we handle the affidavit, newspaper advertisement and Gazette filing for you.

Usually one existing photo identity proof in your old name, your desired new name, the reason for the change and a passport size photo. For a change after marriage, a marriage certificate helps. For a minor, date of birth proof and parent details are needed. We confirm the exact list for your case.

Yes. A name or surname change after marriage or divorce is one of the most common reasons. The route is the same affidavit, newspaper advertisement and Gazette notification, and the supporting documents differ slightly for each situation.

Once your Gazette notification is ready, you use it as proof to update each record. A common order is Aadhaar first, then PAN, then passport, bank and school records. We guide you through updating each one after your Gazette copy is delivered.

No. For most reasons, a name change is an administrative Gazette process, not a court case, so you do not need a separate lawyer. We handle it end to end. If a rare case needs a court order, we tell you upfront.