Name Change Reasons & Processes
Comprehensive guide to legal name change procedures in India. Choose your specific situation to understand the exact process and requirements.
Change of Name Due to Spelling Mistake
Correct spelling errors in your legal documents and official records.
Process Overview:
- •File an affidavit stating the correct spelling
- •Publish in local newspaper
- •Submit to Gazette of India
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Change of Name Due to Dislike of Current Name
Change your name for personal preference or cultural reasons.
Process Overview:
- •Prepare affidavit with new name
- •Newspaper publication
- •Gazette notification
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Change of Name Due to Divorce
Revert to maiden name or adopt a new name after divorce proceedings.
Process Overview:
- •Obtain divorce decree
- •File name change affidavit
- •Publish in newspaper
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Change of Name Due to Child's Surname Change
Update your child's surname for family unity or legal requirements.
Process Overview:
- •Parental consent affidavit
- •Birth certificate amendment
- •Newspaper publication
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Change of Name Due to Combining or Hyphenating Surnames
Combine family names or create hyphenated surnames for marriage.
Process Overview:
- •Marriage certificate verification
- •Combined name affidavit
- •Publication process
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Change of Name After Marriage
Adopt your spouse's surname or create a new combined family name.
Process Overview:
- •Marriage certificate
- •Name change affidavit
- •Newspaper advertisement
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Change Name on Property Card
Update property documents with your new legal name.
Process Overview:
- •Property ownership proof
- •Name change documentation
- •Revenue department application
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Change of Name Due to Mistakes in School Certificates
Correct name errors in educational certificates and academic records.
Process Overview:
- •School/Board application
- •Correction affidavit
- •Supporting documents
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Change of Name After Adoption
Update legal name following adoption procedures.
Process Overview:
- •Adoption order
- •Name change petition
- •Court approval
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Change of Name Due to Religious Reasons
Change name for religious conversion or spiritual purposes.
Process Overview:
- •Religious conversion certificate
- •Name change affidavit
- •Publication requirements
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Change of Name Due to Political Statement
Update name for political or ideological expression.
Process Overview:
- •Statement of reasons
- •Legal affidavit
- •Publication process
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Change of Name Due to Transgender Transition
Legal name change to align with gender identity.
Process Overview:
- •Medical certificate
- •Gender identity affidavit
- •Court application
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