Name change ad in Business Line, Chennai
बिज़नेस लाइन चेन्नई में नाम परिवर्तन का विज्ञापन
As of 2026-10-12, a name change ad in Business Line, Chennai costs ₹305 for 2 lines classifieds (text classified, GST extra). The cheapest Chennai newspaper for this notice is Rajasthan Patrika at ₹210 (20 words classifieds).
Sample ad text
Fill in your details →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)
Rates in Business Line, Chennai
| Ad type | Charged by | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classified text | 2 Lines Classifieds | ₹305 |
| Classified display | Per sq cm | Check on booking site |
| Display | Per sq cm | Check on booking site |
Text classified price from public booking-site rates, GST extra. Display ads are priced per sq cm; check the booking site.
Specific guides
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.
Name change ad prices in Chennai newspapers
All Chennai prices →| Newspaper | Language | Price | For | Display (per sq cm) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Patrika | Hindi | ₹210 | 20 Words Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| The Hindu Tamil | Tamil | ₹300 | 3 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Sakshi | Telugu | ₹300 | 4 Lines Classifieds | ₹80 | Book ↗ |
| Business Line | English | ₹305 | 2 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| The Hindu | English | ₹440 | 2 Lines Classifieds | ₹240 | Book ↗ |
| Economic Times | English | ₹450 | 5 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Daily Thanthi | Tamil | ₹570 | 3 Lines Classifieds | ₹211 | Book ↗ |
| Dinamalar | Tamil | ₹700 | 4 Lines Classifieds | ₹205 | Book ↗ |
| Dinakaran | Tamil | ₹750 | 4 Lines Classifieds | ₹179 | Book ↗ |
| Times of India | English | ₹950 | 4 Lines Classifieds | ₹490 | Book ↗ |
Text classified prices from ads2publish.com, checked 2026-10-12. GST extra. Confirm on the booking site before paying.