Deciding to change a kid's name in India is a big choice that involves certain steps and things to think about. This guide is here to help you understand the important steps, papers you'll need, and things to consider for name change process for minor in india. Whether it's for personal reasons, cultural choices, or legal requirements, it's important to know how to do it the right way. Come along as we make this journey easy to understand, giving you helpful tips for changing a kid's name in India.
Step 1: Prepare a Notarized Undertaking/Affidavit in Original
Draft a formal statement, known as an affidavit, confirming the decision to change the name of the minor. Ensure that this affidavit is duly notarized by a legal authority or a notary public. 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:-
- That l am presently Citizen of India. (As Gazette of India is for Indian Citizen only)
- That my child is {Age of Child} years old
- That my child's name as per the record is {Applicant Child Old Name}
- That I have changed my child's name to {Applicant Child New Name} on {Date of Change of Name}
- I am getting a public notice published to this effect in the newspaper.
- 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 (For Change of Name of Minor)
Complete the official form for the public notice, typing the old name and signing it only with the old name of the minor. Include details of two witnesses who can confirm the identity of the minor, and submit 2 copies of this certificate along with the application.
Format:
PUBLIC NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR
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I {Applicant Name} S/o / D/o {Applicant Father Name} resident of {Address of Applicant} employed as {Designation of Applicant} in {Department of Applicant} have changed the name of my minor son/daughter aged {Age of Minor} (in years)(not date of birth) and he/she shall hereafter be known {New name of Minor}.
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It is certified that I have complied with other legal requirements in this connection.
{Signature of Applicant}
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{Name of Applicant}
Witness No. 1
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Signature: {Signature of Witness 1}
Full Name: {Full Name of Witness 1}
Address: {Address of Witness 1}
Mobile No.: {Mobile Number of Witness 1}
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Witness No. 2
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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 Daily Local National Newspaper
Place an advertisement in a daily local national newspaper, either in English or Hindi. The notice should include the old name, gender, father's name, full residential address, new name, and gender of the minor. Ensure it's from the individual's side, not from a lawyer, and appears in the Public Notice heading in the newspaper only. The format of the advertisement is given in the New Modified Public Notice Format.
Format:
PUBLIC NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR
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I {Applicant Name} S/o / D/o {Applicant Father Name} resident of {Address of Applicant} employed as {Designation of Applicant} in {Department of Applicant} have changed the name of my minor son/daughter aged {Age of Minor} (in years)(not date of birth) and he/she shall hereafter be known {New name of Minor}.
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It is certified that I have complied with other legal requirements in this connection.
{Signature of Applicant}
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{Name of Applicant}
Witness No. 1
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Signature: {Signature of Witness 1}
Full Name: {Full Name of Witness 1}
Address: {Address of Witness 1}
Mobile No.: {Mobile Number of Witness 1}
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Witness No. 2
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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 {Applicant Name} S/o / D/o/ Transgender of {Applicant Father Name} residing at {Applicant Address} have changed my minor name and shall hereafter be known as {Applicant Child New Name}
It is certified that i have complied with other Legal requirements in this connection.
{Name of Applicant}
Step 5: Provide a Certificate Signed by the Applicant (Old Name)
Include a certificate, signed using the old name of the minor, declaring that the contents of the hard copies and the digital copy are identical.
Format:
‌I {Applicant Name} S/o / D/o / Transgender of {Applicant Father Name} R/o {Applicant Address}, declares that
- The matter in CD and hardcopy are same and i am responsible for any mismatch.
- I am responsible for the quality of CD.
- That the above statements are true and correct.
{Signature of Applicant}
{Name of Applicant}
Step 6: Submit Two Recent Self-Attested Photographs of Applicant
Attach two recent self-attested photographs of the person initiating the name change.
Step 7: Submit Two Recent Self-Attested Photographs of Minor
Attach two recent self-attested photographs of the minor.
Step 8: Include a Self-Attested Copy of Photo ID Proof of Applicant
Submit a self-attested copy of the photo ID proof of the person initiating the name change, such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, or Passport.
Step 9: Include a Self-Attested Copy of Photo ID Proof of Minor
Submit a self-attested copy of the minor's photo ID proof, such as Aadhar Card, duly signed by the guardian.
Step 10: 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 11: Attach Birth Certificate of Minor
Include the birth certificate of the minor as a proof document.
Step 12: Pay the Applicable Fee
Check with the Department of Publication for the applicable fee and payment instructions. Pay the required fee on https://bharatkosh.gov.in/.
Step 13: Write a Request Letter
Draft a letter addressed to the Controller of Publication, Department of Publication, with the contact details (telephone number and email) of the applicant. 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 of my Minor
Sir/ Ma'am,
I wish to change my name of my minor Son/Daughter from {Applicant Child Old Name} to {Applicant 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
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{Signature of the Applicant}
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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 :Â {Date of Submission}
Step 12: Courier Instructions
Courier all the aforementioned 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.
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