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Adoption is a significant and transformative life event. Whether it’s a child being adopted or an adult formalizing their new family identity, updating the name officially through Gazette notification ensures legal validity and emotional alignment with the new family structure.
Spelling errors in official documents? You have nothing to worry about. Collect evidence, write an affidavit, apply for change, publish a notice, and update your records.
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We help draft and notarize your affidavit quickly and accurately.
We manage English + local language ad publishing as per state requirements.
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We ensure your application meets all Gazette & legal name change laws.
Step 1
Prepare an Affidavit
State your original and corrected name with reason.
Step 2
Newspaper Publication
Advertise name change in one local and one English newspaper.
Step 3
Gazette Publication
Apply to publish your corrected name in the official Gazette.
A Gazette notification provides official legal recognition of your corrected name by government authorities and institutions.
Ensures consistency across all your documents including passport, Aadhaar card, bank accounts, and academic records.
Used as verified proof in jobs, visa applications, banking transactions, and court matters where identity proof is mandatory.
Matching names across all documents is essential for international travel, visa interviews, and immigration processing.
Helps prevent discrepancies that could cause legal issues or delays in future personal or professional dealings.
Prepare a notarized affidavit on Rs. 20/- non-judicial stamp paper, stating your old and new names and the reason for the change.
Publish a “Name Change” advertisement in a local newspaper, one in the regional language and one in English.
Submit ID proofs such as your Aadhaar card, passport, or voter ID.
Provide educational certificates if applicable.
Include three recent passport-sized photographs.
Pay the processing fee online for the name change application.
Submit your application, Demand Draft (DD), and other documents to the Department of Publication.
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Everything you need to know about correcting your name due to spelling errors through the Gazette process.
It refers to correcting a wrongly spelled name in government-issued documents through an official Gazette notification.
Yes, even small corrections usually require Gazette publication so the change is legally recognised across official platforms.
You typically need a notarised affidavit, identity proof, address proof, passport-size photographs, and copies of newspaper advertisements.
No. After Gazette publication, you must separately apply to update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, bank records, and other documents.
Yes. Many authorised agencies offer a fully online process, including affidavit drafting, newspaper ads, and Gazette application filing.
The process usually takes around 2–4 weeks, depending on affidavit preparation, ad publication timelines, and Gazette processing.
Some educational institutions allow corrections based on Gazette proof. You need to approach the respective board or university.
Yes. NRIs can apply from abroad, but documents must be notarised through the Indian Embassy or Consulate.
Excellent support and fast processing. I had my name legally changed within weeks.
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Bengaluru
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