name change
raghav singh
(Querist) 10 September 2015
This query is : Resolved
Sir want to change my name old to new is it possible to change pls help me sir
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 10 September 2015
@Author, as per Government Order GO (P) No. 483, GA (General C), 8th December,1977, applicant (Native of Andhra Pradesh) must file application in Annexure 1 to District Magistrate (District Collector) enclosing following documents.
a.Two latest passport size colour photograph. b. Two independent citizenship certificate issued by Gazetted Officer. c. Personal sworn and signed affidavit of the applicant on Non – Judicial stamp paper of Rs.10/- attested by notary stating exact reason for change of his/her name.d. Educational certificate from class I to Class Xth attested by Gazetted Officer. In case of illiterate person any other proof of his name, age such as ration card, voter list, electricity bill, water bill etc copy attested by Gazetted Officer. e. Certificate from local Police station certifying that the applicant hasnot come to any adverse records during last 5 years.
f. A certificate from the astrologer/numerologist in case request forchange for name is on such reasons.
2. District Magistrate after such enquiry as he think fit, will issue order in aForma as per Annexure II to the applicant.
3. Applicant then will send another application to Commissioner, GovernmentPrinting Press along with order of District Magistrate for publication asprivate advertisement in Andhra Pradesh Gazette on payment of publicationcharges. Publication charges of Rs.50 for weekly Gazette and Rs 375 for Extra-Ordinary Gazette per application can be paid to Commissioner,Government Printing Press in shape of Bank Challan or Demand Draft.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 11 September 2015
The author has not informed to which state he belongs.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 19 September 2015
Yes it is possible to change your name by following the prescribed procedures for it.
