Changing your name is a meaningful choice, but it involves a bit of paperwork. Whether you're doing it after marriage, a gender change, or for any other reason, understanding the documents you need is crucial. In this article, you will be able to know about all the documents required for name change in Central Gazette.
- Name Change Affidavit
Start with your name change affidavit - a legal document explaining why you're changing your name. If it's due to marriage, gender change, or any other reason, this document affirms your decision. The affidavit should be prepared on a stamp paper with a denomination of either Rs. 10 or Rs. 20. You might need additional papers, like a marriage certificate or a gender change certificate, depending on your situation. - Prescribed Proforma for Change of Name
Next, you'll fill out a two copies of prescribed proforma with your old name. Get two witnesses details with signature and sign it using your old name, confirming your identity. This step helps formalize your request. - Newspaper Publication
Tell the world about your name change by publishing a notice in two local newspapers. One in your state's official language and another in English. Keep copies of these notices, they're proof that you've made the change public. - Compact Disc
Write a CD that includes MS Word format of the prescribed performa but without the witness section.
Note: Instead of signature, your old name should be written at the end. - CD Certificate
A CD certificate (signed using your old name) stating that the hard copies and soft copy are identical. - Photographs and IDs
Attach two recent photos of yourself along with a copy of an ID (like Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or Passport). This helps confirm your identity. - Witness IDs
Include copies of the 2 witnesses' IDs (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or Passport). This ensures they're legit witnesses. - Request Letter
Write a letter to the Controller of Publication, Department of Publication. Include your contact details (phone number and email) and clearly state that you want to change your name. Attach all the necessary documents along with CD.
These are the common documents which you will need in every case.
There are some other documents which will be needed if you are changing your name for the following reasons.
| Reason | Document Required | Process Details |
| Name change due to Marriage | If you're changing your name after marriage, include a copy of your marriage certificate. This document validates the name change and serves as proof of your marital status. | Process Details |
| Name change due to Gender Change | For a name change related to gender, you'll need to provide a gender change certificate. This document is essential to reflect your new name accurately in official records. | Process Details |
| Name change due to Religion Change | If your name change is due to a change in religion, include a religion conversion certificate. This document confirms your religious transition and supports your name change request. | Process Details |
| Divorce-Related Name Change | In case of a name change after divorce, attach a copy of the divorce decree. This document substantiates your change in marital status and provides a legal basis for the name change. | Process Details |
| Adoption-Related Name Change | If the name change is due to adoption, include the adoption deed.This document establishes the legal adoption process and supports the name change for both minors and adults. | Process Details |
| Minor's Name Change | For a minor's name change, provide the birth certificate of the minor and a Government Photo ID of applicant. This document verifies the minor's identity and justifies the name change request. | Process Details |
| Minor's Name Change After Divorce | For a minor's name change, provide the birth certificate of the minor. This document verifies the minor's identity and attach a copy of the divorce decree. This document substantiates your change in marital status and provides a legal basis for the name change. | Process Details |
For Central Government Employees
If you are a Central Government employee, you must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your department, stating that the department has no objection to the change of your name.
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