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Name Change process After Adoption

In life's story, our names are like the main characters, showing everyone who we are and where we come from. But what happens when unexpected things come up, and we want to change a name? Whether it's because of adopting, discovering something important about ourselves, or dealing with family changes, don't worry we are here to help you through the process of changing a name after adoption.

Step 1: Prepare an Notarized Undertaking/Affidavit

Draft a formal affidavit for name change after adoption. Ensure it's notarized by a legal authority to validate its authenticity. The affidavit should be prepared on a stamp paper with a denomination of either Rs. 10 or Rs. 20.

Format:

I, {Applicant Old Name} S/o or D/o {Applicant’s Father’s Name} , aged around {Age of Applicant} years, resident of {Address of Applicant} , do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:-

  1. That l am presently Citizen of India. (As Gazette of India is for Indian Citizen only)
  2. That i adopted my child of age {Age of Child} on {Date of Adoption}
  3. That my adopted child's name as per the record is {Applicant Child Old Name}
  4. That i want to change my adopted child's name from {Applicant Child Old Name} to {Applicant Child New Name} 
  5. I am getting a public notice published to this effect in the newspaper.
  6. I state that {Applicant Child Old Name} and the {Applicant Child New Name} is the name of the same person and that is my child.

    I am executing this declaration to be submitted to the concerned authorities for the change of name.

    I hereby state that whatever is stated herein above is true to the best of my knowledge. Solemly affirmed at {Place of Affidavit} on this {Date of Affidavit}


    {Signature of Applicant}

    {Name of Applicant}

    VERIFICATION:
    Verified on this {Date of Affidavit} that the contents of the affidavit are true and correct, nothing material, nothing material has be concealed and no part of it is false.


    {Signature of Applicant}

    {Name of Applicant}

Step 2: Fill the Prescribed Performa for Public Notice

Complete the official form for the public notice, typing the old name and signing it only with the old name of the applicant. Include details of two witnesses who can confirm your identity. Prepare 2 copies of this certificate along with the application.

Format:

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR NAME CHANGE AFTER ADOPTION



I, {Name of Natural Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Natural Parent} resident of {Address of Natural Parent} do hereby declare that my son / Daughter {Name of Adoptee} Aged {Age of Adoptee} years has been adopted by Shri {Name of Adopted Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Adopted Parent} resident of {Address of Adopted Parent} vide Sub Registrar {Sub Registrar} Registration No {Registration No of Adoption} Dated {Date of Adoption Deed}



{Signature of Natural Parent}

 

{Name of Natural Parent}



I, {Name of Adopted Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Adopted Parent} employed as {Designation of Adopted Parent} in the {Place of Employment of Adopted Parent} resident of {Address of Adopted Parent} do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that I have adopted {Name of Adoptee} as stated above with effect from {Date of Adoption}



{Signature of Adopted Parent}

 

{Name of Adopted Parent}




Witness No. 1

 

Signature: {Signature of Witness 1}

Full Name: {Full Name of Witness 1}

Address: {Address of Witness 1}

Mobile No.: {Mobile Number of Witness 1}

 

Witness No. 2

 

Signature: {Signature of Witness 2}

Full Name: {Full Name of Witness 2}

Address: {Address of Witness 2}

Mobile No.: {Mobile Number of Witness 2}

Step 3: Publish a Public Notice in a Local National Newspaper

Place an advertisement in a daily local national newspaper, either in English or Hindi. Follow the specified format, providing details of the old name, gender, father's name, full residential address, new name, and gender. Advertise in the Public Notice heading, not the Change of Name heading. This advertisement in original must be submitted with other relevant documents.

Format:

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR NAME CHANGE AFTER ADOPTION



I, {Name of Natural Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Natural Parent} resident of {Address of Natural Parent} do hereby declare that my son / Daughter {Name of Adoptee} Aged {Age of Adoptee} years has been adopted by Shri {Name of Adopted Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Adopted Parent} resident of {Address of Adopted Parent} vide Sub Registrar {Sub Registrar} Registration No {Registration No of Adoption} Dated {Date of Adoption Deed}



{Signature of Natural Parent}

 

{Name of Natural Parent}



I, {Name of Adopted Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Adopted Parent} employed as {Designation of Adopted Parent} in the {Place of Employment of Adopted Parent} resident of {Address of Adopted Parent} do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that I have adopted {Name of Adoptee} as stated above with effect from {Date of Adoption}



{Signature of Adopted Parent}

 

{Name of Adopted Parent}




Witness No. 1

 

Signature: {Signature of Witness 1}

Full Name: {Full Name of Witness 1}

Address: {Address of Witness 1}

Mobile No.: {Mobile Number of Witness 1}

 

Witness No. 2

 

Signature: {Signature of Witness 2}

Full Name: {Full Name of Witness 2}

Address: {Address of Witness 2}

Mobile No.: {Mobile Number of Witness 2}

Step 4: Prepare a CD

Create a CD containing the prescribed format for the public notice for the change of name in MS Word, excluding the witness section.

Format:

I, {Name of Natural Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Natural Parent} resident of {Address of Natural Parent} do hereby declare that my son / Daughter {Name of Adoptee} Aged {Age of Adoptee} years has been adopted by Shri {Name of Adopted Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Adopted Parent} resident of {Address of Adopted Parent} vide Sub Registrar {Sub Registrar} Registration No {Registration No of Adoption} Dated {Date of Adoption Deed}

 

 

{Name of Natural Parent}



I, {Name of Adopted Parent} S/o / D/o Shri {Father Name of Adopted Parent} employed as {Designation of Adopted Parent} in the {Place of Employment of Adopted Parent} resident of {Address of Adopted Parent} do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that I have adopted {Name of Adoptee} as stated above with effect from {Date of Adoption}

 

 

{Name of Adopted Parent}

Step 5: Provide a CD Certificate Signed by the Applicant

Include a certificate, signed using the old name, stating that the contents of the hard copies and the digital copy are identical.

Format:

‌I {Applicant Old Name} S/o / D/o / Transgender of {Applicant Father Name} R/o {Applicant Address}, declares that

  1. The matter in CD and hardcopy are same and i am responsible for any mismatch.
  2. I am responsible for the quality of CD.
  3. That the above statements are true and correct.

 

{Signature of Applicant}

{Old Name of Applicant}

Step 6: Submit Photographs of Natural Parent, Adopted Parent, and Adopted Child

Attach two recent self-attested photographs of each - the natural parent, adopted parent, and adopted child.

Step 7: Include Photo ID Proof of Natural Parent, Adopted Parent, and Adopted Child

Submit self-attested copies of the photo ID proof for each - Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, or Passport.

Step 8: Provide ID Proof for Witnesses

Include self-attested photocopies of the ID proof for the witnesses, such as Aadhar card, Voter ID card, or Passport.

Step 9: Fee Payment

Check with the Department of Publication for the applicable fee and payment instructions. Pay the required fee on https://bharatkosh.gov.in/.

Don't know how to pay eGazette fee on Bharatkosh?

Step 10: Write a Request Letter

Draft a letter addressed to the Controller of Publication, Department of Publication, with your contact details (telephone number and email). Submit this letter along with all above documents in hardcopy with CD.

Format:

To

               The Controller of Publications,

               Department on Publications,

               Civil lines, Delhi- 110054

Subject: Request for change of Name

Sir/ Ma'am,

I wish to change my adopted child name from {Adopted child Old Name} to {Adopted child New Name}. Kindly note the same in Gazette of India (Part-IV). i have completed all the formalities in all respect. All the required documents and CD are attached with this letter.

Thanking you,

Yours Faithfully

 

{Signature of the Applicant}

 

Name of the Applicant.                            : {Applicant New Name}

Address of the Applicant.                        : {Address of Applicant}

Mobile Number of Applicant                   : {Mobile number of Applicant}

E-mail ID of Applicant                              : {Email Id of Applicant}

Date of Submission to the department   : {Date of Submission}

Step 11: Courier Instructions

Courier all the above mentioned documents, including the original CD, to the Controller of Publication, Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054, behind Old Vidhan Sabha, near Vidhan Sabha Metro Station. Once the verification is complete, you will receive your name change certificate (Gazette Notification) within 40-50 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

When you apply for adoption, the paperwork might say, "Will be known as." This means you can change the last name during adoption, but you don't have to. If the child is older, they can decide to keep their current last name.

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