Name change ad in Samaja, Kolkata
समाज कोलकाता में नाम परिवर्तन का विज्ञापन
As of 2026-10-12, a name change ad in Samaja, Kolkata costs ₹675 for 15 words classifieds (text classified, GST extra). The cheapest Kolkata newspaper for this notice is Business Line at ₹305 (2 lines 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 Samaja, Kolkata
| Ad type | Charged by | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classified text | 15 Words Classifieds | ₹675 |
| 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 Kolkata newspapers
All Kolkata prices →| Newspaper | Language | Price | For | Display (per sq cm) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Line | English | ₹305 | 2 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Jansatta | Hindi | ₹350 | 20 Words Classifieds | ₹150 | Book ↗ |
| Sanmarg | Hindi | ₹400 | 15 Words Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Rajasthan Patrika | Hindi | ₹500 | 20 Words Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Prabhat Khabar | Hindi | ₹560 | 20 Words Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Economic Times | English | ₹650 | 5 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Samaja | Oriya | ₹675 | 15 Words Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Ei Samay | Bengali | ₹900 | 5 Lines Classifieds | ₹80 | Book ↗ |
| Anandabazar Patrika | Bengali | ₹1,400 | 130 Per Characters Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Telegraph | English | ₹1,400 | 105 Per Characters Classifieds | ₹510 | Book ↗ |
Text classified prices from ads2publish.com, checked 2026-10-12. GST extra. Confirm on the booking site before paying.