Download Free Gazette Name Change Online Application in Maharashtra

Applicant Signature

The applicant is to be the only one who signs with his or her old name. In the case of minors, parents/guardians are to sign, and there must be an Attested Legal Guardianship order, where possible.

Self-Attestation

All certificates should be self attested.

Eligibility

Applicant should be a native of this State and a declaration should be made.

Reason to Change

There should be a logical cause of the change of the name.

Fees

Rs. 750/- (G.O. Ms.No.250, dated 11.10.2023).

Payment Method

In Person: e-Challan (no cash). Send counterfoil following payment.

Post: Payments by e-Challan only (not by DD/Cheque/Postal Orders). Send the form with counterfoil.

Working Hours

Forenoon: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Afternoon: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (no holidays)

No Reminders

No reminders will be given.

Application Form

Forms of this Department only will be accepted. No Xeroxes.

Address

Check Door No. and PIN Code.

Native District

Give district of birth.

Punctuation

Punctuate initials and name correctly.

Life Certificate

Life certificate should be attached by applicants 60+ years by a Government doctor.

Alias Name

The new name cannot be an alias name.

Evidence of Age

No birth certificate should be available, in that case, age certificate through a Government doctor.

Photograph

Enclose a passport-size photograph with a self-attestation.

Gazette & Returned Gazettes

Go and collect Gazette within 5 days or it will be sent by post. In case of return, retrieve in person within 6 months.