Name Change Services for Individuals
Our comprehensive assistance ensures all legal requirements and documentation are properly handled for name change due to marriage, divorce, or other reason.
Meaning
A name embodies one’s identity, reflecting personal history and aspirations and in some cases, your current name may not align with your personal identity or desired image. People may seek a name change for reasons such as marriage, divorce, adoption, religious conversion, professional pursuits, rectification or to safeguard their privacy. Each change represents a significant personal journey, marking new beginnings and affirming individuality.
Eligibility for Name Change
- Must be Indian Citizen
- Above the age of 18 years (guardian/parents may change for minor)
- Hold a legitimate government identification card
- Valid Reason for such name change
Documentation Required/ Process
- Proof of identity (such as a passport or driving license)
- Proof of residency (like utility bills or lease agreements)
- Birth certificate
- Passport size PhotographAn affidavit on stamp paper of required value for name change duly signed by deponent and attested by respective authority.
- If the name change is due to marriage or divorce, you’ll need to provide a marriage certificate or divorce decree. After such documents are collected, a qualified legal professional drafts an affidavit stating the reason for such name change. Subsequently, a newspaper notification and gazette notification is published to advertise the New name of the person.
What is included in this
FAQs
Yes, it is generally necessary to document a name change officially. This process ensures that the new name is legally recognized and reflected in official records and documents, such as identification cards, passports, driving licenses, and financial accounts.
Donations given to certain funds or institutions that have been formed for charitable purposes are eligible for deductions in accordance with Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. These organisations can be registered trusts, societies, or companies that are engaged in activities such as providing aid to victims of natural disasters, education, medical assistance, the preservation of the environment, the promotion of sports, or the advancement of any other object of general public utility.
The process of name change including the publication in official gazette usually name 10-12 days after all relevant documents are submitted.
The advertisement for name change must be published in a regional or national newspaper and must include your old name, new name, residential address, date and place of affidavit and attesting authority.
