change of name
RBSAIADITHIYA
(Querist) 26 January 2010
This query is : Resolved
Sir , I would like to change my name only for professional purpose,
and I have submitted my application for name change with the govt.
I possess a passport , is there any need for me to change my name also in the passport or I can continue to have my old name in the passport
for your guidance pls
Regards
R Sudhakar
Sachin Bhatia
(Expert) 26 January 2010
The person attaining the age of 18 yrs. and above who wishes to get his/her
change of name published in the Gazette of India Part-IV has to comply with the
following formalities prior to publish of such advertisement.
1. Please advertise change of name in one of the daily local leading newspaper
stating therein father’s/Husband’s name along with residential address and
forward it in original to this Department.
2. Please submit an original affidavit duly attested by first class
Magistrate/Notary/Oath Commissioner showing therein full details of
father’s/husband’s name along with residential address before taking oath in the
affidavit . In case of individuals working with Central Govt. they may submit
deed for change of name in accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs O.M.
No. - 190016/1/87-Estt. dated 12.03.1987. Specimen is attached. In case of
Indians, living abroad, he/she will submit deed duly attested by the
respective Indian Embassy/Indian High Commission, in original to this
Department.
3. Please submit printing matter as prescribed in the attached specimen duly
completed in all respects by typing the same on a separate plain paper and
signed by the individual in his/her old name, with two witnesses in duplicate.
The Proforma must be typed.
4. Please attach two passport size photographs and come personally or else the case
can be sent by registered post with photographs duly attested.
5. The printing charges for publication of change of name Rs. 700/- only. However
in case of public notice Rs. 900/- would be charged. The amount will have to be
submitted or remitted in advance in cash or by Demand Draft/India Postal Order
drawn in favour of Controller of Publication, Department of Publication,
Civil Lines, Delhi-54. The extra copies of the Gazette can be supplied to the
extent of 2 on additional payment of Rs. - 35/- per copy. The charges in cash can
also be deposited alongwith, aforesaid documents in our Department. The cost of
advertising of change of name in the Gazette of India for Indian living abroad is
Rs. - 2300/- which includes air mail charges also.
6. All the aforesaid document, printing charges together with forwarding letter
addressed to The controller of Publication, Department of Publication, Civil
Lines, Delhi-54. should be sent to this Department. The documents must not be
old beyond the period of one year.
7. The documents once submitted in this Department will not be returned in any
circumstances, neither original nor Xerox copy.
B K Raghavendra Rao
(Expert) 26 January 2010
You cannot have two names formally. Informal names are indicated by the word 'alias'. If you have to change your name for the purpose of profession, you should change your name for all purposes including for passport, bank dealings, commercial transactions, documentation etc.
Generally, you need to swear to an affidavit changing your name before a notary or a magistrate. Publish an advertisement to that effect in a leading newspaper circulated widely in your area.
Make sure to keep sufficient copies of newspaper advertisement for future purposes as many agencies demand newspaper publication in original.
