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अख़बार में नाम परिवर्तन का विज्ञापन कैसे दें

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हिंदी

मैं, [पुराना नाम], पुत्र/पुत्री [पिता / पति का नाम], निवासी [पता], ने अपना नाम बदलकर [नया नाम] कर लिया है। भविष्य में मुझे [नया नाम] के नाम से जाना एवं पहचाना जाए।

English

I, [Old name], S/o / D/o [Father's / husband's name], R/o [Address], have changed my name to [New name]. All concerned please note that I shall be known as [New name] for all future purposes.

Steps

1 Make an affidavit On non-judicial stamp paper, signed before a notary, stating your old and new name.
2 Publish the ad Commonly in one Hindi or regional paper and one English paper. Book on any site listed on this page.
3 Keep the printed copies Buy the newspaper on the day it is published and keep the full page.
4 Apply for the gazette if needed Many government records need a Gazette of India notification. Check the official e-Gazette website for the current process.

Documents

Name change affidavit (notarised)
ID proof with old name
Address proof
Marriage certificate (if changing after marriage)

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Name change ad in newspaper for passport पासपोर्ट के लिए अख़बार में नाम परिवर्तन का विज्ञापन — नमूना Surname change after marriage: newspaper ad शादी के बाद उपनाम बदलने का विज्ञापन नाम बदलने का विज्ञापन अख़बार में कैसे दें Name change ad in newspaper — sample in Hindi

Questions

Do I need two newspapers?

For a Gazette of India name change, the usual practice is one English and one regional-language newspaper. Check the current rules on the official e-Gazette website before booking.

Can I publish in only one city edition?

Yes. You choose the edition when booking. Pick the edition for the city where you live, or where your documents were issued.

How long does it take to appear?

Most classified ads appear one to three days after booking, depending on the newspaper's deadline.