Name changing procedure

Aryan (Querist) 27 March 2014 This query is : Resolved
Hi Experts,

i want to change my First Name for some astral reason and Last name will be remained same as it is now. i have done all my education and have residence proof of Odisha but i am residing in Bangalore from last 5 year. is it possible to do the procedures and all to change the name in Bangalore itself. If yes, then please specify the procedures, how many days it will take to be processed and what will be the Pros and Cons for the same. please guide me for the same at earliest.

Thanks in Advance!
Regards,
Aryan

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ajay sethi (Expert) 27 March 2014
change of name has to be published in official gazette and local newspapers . you can do the procedure in bangalore wherein you are currently residing for lasts 5 years

Aryan (Querist) 27 March 2014
Thank you Ajay sir for your immediate response! Could you please specify procedures and also about the issues what may happen in future and how can i avoid the same?

ajay sethi (Expert) 27 March 2014
Gazette forms for name change procedure are available at the Maharashtra Gazette Mumbai Office and they are FREE. There are 2 options available a) Normal & b) Urgent

a) Normal Process (White form) : you need to fill in the form. Basic details required. No documents required and it takes around 6-8 weeks for publication. Charges : 120/- (Payable in cash)

b) Urgent Process (yellow form) : you need to fill in the form. Basic details required. No documents required and it takes around 2-3 weeks for publication. Charges : 620/- (Payable in cash)