[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":85},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-contact-settings":-1,"service-name-change-gazette-notification":3,"testimonials-45":80,"trust-badges":83},{"success":4,"message":5,"data":6},true,"Service retrieved successfully.",{"id":7,"name":8,"slug":9,"short_description":10,"description":11,"price":12,"original_price":13,"government_fee":14,"price_on_request":15,"timeline":16,"inclusions":17,"exclusions":23,"process_steps":27,"documents_required":44,"deliverables":49,"guarantee_text":14,"guarantee_days":14,"video_url":14,"video_thumbnail":14,"has_packages":15,"starting_price":54,"is_active":4,"is_featured":15,"is_popular":15,"sort_order":29,"meta_title":55,"meta_description":56,"og_image":14,"subcategory_id":57,"subcategory":58,"category_name":64,"category_slug":65,"packages":66,"content_sections":67,"intake_questions":68,"faqs":69,"additional_charges":78,"onboarding_config":14,"created_at":79,"updated_at":79},45,"Name Change Gazette Notification","name-change-gazette-notification","Legally change your name by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette and a national newspaper.","A name change in India is a legal process that involves publishing a notification in the Official Gazette (central or state) and in a widely circulated newspaper. This is the recognized procedure for legally changing your name, whether due to marriage, divorce, personal preference, or any other reason.\n\nOur team handles the entire name change process including drafting the affidavit, publishing the name change advertisement in a national newspaper, filing for Gazette notification, and obtaining the published Gazette copy. We ensure the process is completed correctly to avoid rejection.\n\nThe Gazette notification serves as legal proof of your name change and is required for updating your name in all official records including Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank accounts, and property documents.","2999.00","4999.00",null,false,"15-30 working days",[18,19,20,21,22],"Name change affidavit drafting","Newspaper advertisement publication","Gazette notification filing","Published Gazette copy","Guidance on updating official records",[24,25,26],"Stamp paper and notarization charges","Updating individual records (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, etc.)","Additional newspaper publications",[28,32,36,40],{"step":29,"title":30,"description":31},1,"Affidavit Preparation","We draft the name change affidavit on appropriate stamp paper, which is then notarized by a notary public.",{"step":33,"title":34,"description":35},2,"Newspaper Publication","The name change notice is published in a widely circulated national newspaper as per legal requirements.",{"step":37,"title":38,"description":39},3,"Gazette Filing","We file the name change notification with the Government Press for publication in the Official Gazette.",{"step":41,"title":42,"description":43},4,"Gazette Copy & Guidance","Once published, we provide you with copies of the Gazette notification and guide you on updating all official documents.",[45,46,47,48],"Current identity proof (Aadhaar card)","PAN card","Passport-size photographs","Reason for name change (marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc., if applicable)",[50,51,52,53],"Notarized name change affidavit","Newspaper publication clipping","Published Gazette notification copy","Record update guidance document",2999,"Name Change Gazette Notification | GoodAdvisor","Legal name change service with Gazette notification and newspaper publication. Complete assistance from affidavit to Gazette copy.",8,{"id":57,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":61,"category_id":33,"sort_order":37,"meta_title":62,"meta_description":63},"Government Documents","government-documents","Assistance with obtaining, correcting, and processing government-issued certificates, notifications, and identity documents.","Government Document Services | GoodAdvisor","Expert assistance with name change gazette notifications, birth/death certificates, caste certificates, domicile certificates, and more.","Documentation","documentation",[],[],[],[70,74],{"id":71,"question":72,"answer":73,"sort_order":29},94,"Is Gazette notification mandatory for a name change?","While the Gazette notification is the most widely recognized method of legal name change in India, some state governments also accept affidavit-based name changes for certain purposes. However, for passport, PAN, and most official records, a Gazette notification provides the strongest legal evidence of the name change.",{"id":75,"question":76,"answer":77,"sort_order":33},95,"Can I change my name after marriage without Gazette notification?","For name change after marriage, you can update some records (like Aadhaar and bank accounts) using just your marriage certificate. However, for passport and PAN card, a Gazette notification is typically required. We recommend the Gazette notification for a comprehensive, legally recognized name change.",[],"2026-02-24T04:57:35.000000Z",{"success":4,"message":81,"data":82},"Success",[],{"success":4,"message":81,"data":84},[],1787244837207]