Here is a comprehensive process flow for name change that entails preparing an affidavit, template for newspapers advertisement and publication of the changed name in the official gazette of the state.
Process flow for verification
- Letter to the Secretary, requesting him to allow you to change your name. (Click here to view sample letter)
- Fill up the “Deed Changing Surname Form”
- True copies of the newspapers in which your name change statement is published.
- Attested copy of the Name Change Affidavit.
- A print out of the statement in plain paper that you need to publish in your official Gazette. (Generally same as your Newspaper Statement)
- A Copy of your current identity like your Voter Identity Card, PAN Card, Birth Certificate, School or College Certificates and etc.
- For verification, you need to send the following documents to the Secretary, Department of Commerce & Transport (Commerce), _________________ (State).
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