A clear, step-by-step guide to legally changing your name in Arunachal Pradesh. Affidavit, English and Hindi newspaper notice, the State Gazette and Central Gazette routes, real fees, documents and timeline, done from home in Itanagar, Naharlagun, Pasighat, Tawang or Ziro.
A quick walkthrough of the affidavit, the gazette office and how to change your name legally in Arunachal Pradesh.
In this video, the YourDoorstep team explains how to change your name legally in Arunachal Pradesh: the documents you need, the real fees, and how we handle the whole process at your doorstep.
Changing your name is a big step. Maybe you just got married, you are fixing a spelling mistake in your school certificate, or you want a fresh start. Whatever the reason, the name change procedure in Arunachal Pradesh follows a clear legal path, and the state runs its own gazette that regularly publishes name and surname changes. This guide breaks down both routes in plain words, and shows how to get it done from home, whether you live in Itanagar, Naharlagun, Pasighat, Tawang or Ziro.
To change your name in Arunachal Pradesh, make an affidavit sworn before an Executive Magistrate or notary, publish the change in two newspapers (one English, one Hindi), then apply for a gazette notification. You can use the Arunachal Pradesh State Gazette through the Directorate of Printing, Naharlagun, or the Central Gazette (Rs 1,100 adult, Rs 1,700 minor) for pan-India validity. It can all be done from home.
Definition: A gazette notification is an official notice published in the Government Gazette that turns your name change into a public, legally recognised record, accepted by the passport office, banks, UIDAI and government departments.
This is the choice that matters most, and Arunachal Pradesh is well set up for it. The State Gazette is run by the Directorate of Printing and Stationery in Naharlagun and regularly publishes name and surname change notifications. The Central Gazette is run by the Government of India in Delhi and is the standard for passports and work outside the state.
| Point | Arunachal State Gazette | Central Gazette of India |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Directorate of Printing and Stationery, Naharlagun | Department of Publication, Government of India, Delhi |
| How you apply | Affidavit before Executive Magistrate or notary, then application to the Directorate | File sent to Civil Lines, Delhi, by post, courier or in person |
| Government fee | State publication fee (per Arunachal schedule) | Rs 1,100 adult, Rs 1,700 minor (BharatKosh) |
| Published in | The Arunachal Pradesh Gazette (Part I) | The Gazette of India (Part IV) |
| Valid for | Records within the state | All of India and abroad |
| Best for | A state-level record within Arunachal | Passport, PAN, banks, PSU jobs, outside the state |
Filing from elsewhere in the Northeast, or moving for work? The Central Gazette route is identical across India. See our Aizawl name change guide for Mizoram, the flagship How to Change Name Legally in India guide, and the Delhi name change guide for where the central files land.
The Arunachal Pradesh State Gazette is published by the Directorate of Printing and Stationery, Papu Nalah, Naharlagun (portal printing.arunachal.gov.in). It became an independent Directorate in 2008 and regularly carries name and surname change notifications based on an affidavit sworn before an Executive Magistrate or notary. The Central Gazette file goes to the Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054, downloaded from egazette.gov.in (Part IV, published every Saturday; the PDF needs no certification or stamp).
A Hindi-language walkthrough of the name change process in Arunachal Pradesh, from the affidavit to the gazette.
Yes. A legal name change in India runs on paperwork, not long journeys. Arunachal Pradesh is a large, hilly state, and reaching an office can take time, so it helps that the whole process can be handled remotely.
For the state route, the affidavit and application reach the Directorate of Printing in Naharlagun. For the Central Gazette route, the file must reach the Department of Publication in Delhi, which is far from the North East. Our own office is in Delhi. You share your details from your home in Arunachal, we prepare the affidavit, book the English and Hindi newspaper ads, pay the government fee, and file the gazette for you. Once it is published, we send you the gazette copy. Because everything is remote, the Inner Line Permit rules for visitors do not affect your paperwork at all.
Both routes share the same first two steps. Only the final filing differs.
A short legal statement with your old name, new name, address and reason, sworn before an Executive Magistrate or notary.
Announce the change in two papers, one English and one Hindi. Keep the full original pages as proof.
Apply to the Directorate of Printing, Naharlagun for the state gazette, or send the Central file to Delhi.
An affidavit is a short legal statement on non-judicial stamp paper. It lists your old name, new name, address, father's or husband's name, and the reason for the change. In Arunachal Pradesh it is commonly sworn before an Executive Magistrate of the district or an Itanagar Capital Region magistrate, or before a notary public.
You announce the name change in two newspapers, one English and one Hindi. For English you can use The Arunachal Times or Echo of Arunachal. Hindi is widely understood in the state, so a Hindi daily is the common second paper. Keep the full newspaper pages, not just the cut-out advert.
For the Arunachal Pradesh State Gazette, you apply to the Directorate of Printing and Stationery, Naharlagun, with your affidavit and documents, and the notice is published in the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette (Part I). For the Central Gazette, the file goes to the Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054, with a typed proforma, two witnesses, a soft copy on CD, ID proof, photos and the BharatKosh fee receipt, and it is printed in Part IV of the Gazette of India, downloaded from egazette.gov.in.
The pages ranking for this topic copy each other, and the same errors travel from site to site. Here is what they say, against the verified position, so your file is not built on a myth.
| What many websites say | The verified fact |
|---|---|
| "Send your application along with a DD of the fee" | Demand drafts are not accepted at all. The Central Gazette fee is paid online through BharatKosh (NTRP) only, and the fee is non-refundable. |
| "Complete gazette name change starting at just Rs 999" | The Central Gazette government fee alone is Rs 1,100 for an adult and Rs 1,700 for a minor on BharatKosh. Any "Rs 999 total" mixes a service teaser with the non-refundable government fee, which no one can discount. |
| "State gazettes do not publish personal name changes" | Arunachal's does, regularly. Part I of The Arunachal Pradesh Gazette, printed by the Directorate of Printing and Stationery at Naharlagun, carries name and surname change notices, and the PDFs are public on printing.arunachal.gov.in. |
| "Only a Notary Public can attest your affidavit" | For the Central Gazette a Notary Public is the standard. In Arunachal's own gazette, published notices show affidavits sworn before either a Notary Public or an Executive Magistrate, so the state route accepts both. |
| "Your printed gazette copy will arrive by post" | Printed Central Gazette copies stopped from 1 October 2015. You download the PDF from egazette.gov.in (Part IV, published every Saturday), and Arunachal Pradesh Gazette issues are on printing.arunachal.gov.in. Neither needs certification. |
| "The fee is just Rs 1,100, nothing more" | Rs 1,100 is the adult Central Gazette fee. A minor's case costs Rs 1,700, each extra alias adds Rs 250, and applicants living abroad pay Rs 3,500. |
| "Any old affidavit and newspaper ad will work" | The Department of Publication does not accept documents older than one year, and documents once submitted are not returned. |
| "Fix your birth certificate spelling through the gazette" | A birth certificate correction is a Registrar matter under Section 15 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, through your municipal body or local Registrar in Arunachal Pradesh, not the gazette. |
Keep these ready. Missing or mismatched papers are the top reason files get held up.
| Document | Needed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name change affidavit (original) | Yes | Sworn before Executive Magistrate or notary |
| Old name ID proof | Yes | Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or passport |
| Address proof (Arunachal Pradesh) | Yes | Shows your Arunachal address |
| Two passport-size photos | Yes | Self-attested |
| Full copies of both newspaper ads | Yes | One English and one Hindi |
| Typed proforma + CD + fee receipt | Yes (Central) | For the Central Gazette route |
| BharatKosh fee receipt | Yes (Central) | Proof of the central fee |
| Marriage certificate | If applicable | For a surname change after marriage |
| Divorce papers | If applicable | For restoring your maiden name |
| Birth certificate | If applicable | For a minor's name change |
| Embassy-attested deed | If abroad | For NRIs applying from overseas |
If you are from Arunachal but living abroad, your deed must be attested by the Indian Embassy or High Commission of that country.
Two costs sit inside a name change: the government publication fee, and the side costs like stamp paper, notary and newspaper ads that vary.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh State Gazette fee | State publication fee (confirm at printing.arunachal.gov.in) |
| Central Gazette fee (adult) | Rs 1,100 (BharatKosh) |
| Central Gazette fee (minor) | Rs 1,700 (BharatKosh) |
| Extra alias name in the notice | Rs 250 per alias, added to the gazette fee |
| Central Gazette fee (living abroad) | Rs 3,500 as per the Department of Publication guidelines (BharatKosh) |
| Central Gazette fee (living abroad) | Higher, check current amount on BharatKosh |
| Stamp paper and notary | About Rs 100 to Rs 300 |
| Newspaper ads (English + Hindi) | Varies by paper |
Publishing the notice is a real step, not a formality. Use one English paper and one Hindi paper that circulate in your area. In Arunachal Pradesh, The Arunachal Times and Echo of Arunachal are well-known English papers, and Hindi is widely understood, so a Hindi daily is the common second choice.
Keep the complete original pages with the date and newspaper name clearly visible. A cutting where the date cannot be read is treated as invalid.
A gazette on its own is only useful once your other records match it. We help you update your new name across all the documents that matter for Arunachal residents.
Name change or spelling correction with the gazette as proof.
Name update through the NSDL or UTIITSL route.
Name correction on the electoral roll via Form 8.
Re-issue with your new name using the gazette and ads.
Name update at the RTO with the gazette copy.
Update your name across bank accounts and KYC records.
Records for the state board, CBSE and Rajiv Gandhi University.
Correction through the local Registrar under the RBD Act, not the gazette.
Name change on policies and insurance records.
Updates on ration card and property documents.
Tell us which documents you need updated. Call 9540005026 and we guide you through each one after the gazette.
We handle name change work for people all across Arunachal Pradesh, from the capital region to remote districts. Wherever you are, the process runs the same way, and you never have to travel to Delhi.
From Itanagar, Naharlagun and Pasighat to Tawang, Bomdila and far districts like Anjaw and Changlang, the legal steps are identical, because a name change runs on paperwork, not on which of Arunachal's districts you live in. The same file works for the whole state and everywhere in India, and birth certificate corrections stay with your municipal body or local Registrar.
Do not see your town? We still cover it. Call 9540005026 and we will confirm.
Once your name change is published, use the gazette copy to update your other records. This is the final and often the slowest part, so start early.
| Document | How to update |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar | Update at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra with the gazette as proof |
| PAN | Apply for name correction through NSDL or UTIITSL |
| Passport | Apply for re-issue with the gazette and newspaper ads |
| Driving licence | Visit the RTO with the gazette copy |
| Bank accounts | Visit your branch with the gazette, affidavit and ID |
| Voter ID | Submit Form 8 for correction |
| Board / university records | Contact your board or Rajiv Gandhi University with the gazette |
| Employer records | Inform HR with the gazette copy |
Keep several printouts of the gazette, because every office will want its own copy. We can also handle these updates for you.
Add your marriage certificate to the file. The affidavit states your maiden name and married name. The route stays the same.
You can return to your maiden name through the same process. Keep your divorce papers ready. No separate court order is needed just to restore a maiden name.
The parent or guardian applies on the child's behalf. For the Central route, the fee is Rs 1,700 for a minor.
A simple spelling case states the wrong and correct spelling in the affidavit. A birth certificate correction goes through the local Registrar under the RBD Act, not the gazette.
The Arunachal State Gazette works well for records within the state. For a passport, a central job or anything outside the state, use the Central Gazette from the start, so you do not have to redo it.
In Arunachal, name change affidavits are usually sworn before an Executive Magistrate or notary. Getting the attestation right the first time avoids a rejected file.
A spelling fix on a birth certificate is not a gazette job. It goes through the local Registrar under the RBD Act. For a CBSE school name change, you may also need a court order along with the gazette.
The State Gazette regularly publishes name and surname changes, which suits state-level needs.
A Central Gazette notification is treated as final proof by UIDAI, the passport office, banks, embassies and universities.
The whole process runs on paperwork, so a resident of Tawang or Anini completes it without long journeys or a trip to Delhi.
For pan-India validity, plan for about 30 to 45 days with the Central Gazette. It is not instant.
A wrong attestation or a spelling gap can mean a rejection, a fresh payment and a restart.
Birth certificates follow the Registrar route, so the gazette alone is not always enough.
| Mistake | Why it hurts |
|---|---|
| Using the State Gazette when the name is needed for a passport or outside the state | You may have to redo it through the Central Gazette |
| Affidavit not sworn before the correct magistrate or notary | The file can be rejected |
| Different spellings across affidavit, ad and ID | Top cause of rejection |
| Wrong stamp paper value | Can make the affidavit invalid |
| Not keeping the full original newspaper pages | You cannot prove the publication |
| Using an affidavit more than six months old | Often not accepted |
| Trying to fix a birth certificate through the gazette | That is a local Registrar job under the RBD Act |
| Wrong fee head on the payment receipt | Payment rejected or mismatched |
| Documents more than one year old | The Department of Publication does not accept documents older than one year, so file while papers are fresh; documents once submitted are not returned |
We know when the Arunachal State Gazette is enough, and when the Central Gazette is worth it, especially for passports and jobs outside the state.
Everything runs on call, WhatsApp and a short form, so a resident of Tawang or Anini never has to make a long trip.
We handle both newspaper advertisements for you, in the right format.
The gazette plus updating Aadhaar, PAN, passport and the rest, with clear pricing and no hidden charges.
How much does the Central Gazette cost for Arunachal residents? Rs 1,100 for adults and Rs 1,700 for minors, paid on BharatKosh (NTRP). Each extra alias name adds Rs 250, applicants living abroad pay Rs 3,500, and the fee is non-refundable.
How fresh do my documents need to be? The Department of Publication does not accept documents older than one year, so complete the affidavit, newspaper ads and gazette filing without a long gap. Documents once submitted are not returned.
Does Arunachal Pradesh have its own state gazette for name change? Yes. The Directorate of Printing and Stationery, Naharlagun publishes the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette, which regularly carries name and surname change notifications.
Where is the Arunachal Pradesh gazette office? The Directorate of Printing and Stationery, Papu Nalah, Naharlagun, with the portal printing.arunachal.gov.in.
Before whom is the affidavit sworn? Usually before an Executive Magistrate of the district or the Itanagar Capital Region, or before a notary public.
Is a birth certificate name change done through the gazette? No. A birth certificate correction goes through the local Registrar under the RBD Act.
We pick the right route, prepare the affidavit, book the English and Hindi newspaper ads, handle the gazette fee, and file through the Arunachal Gazette or the Central Gazette for you, then guide you on updating Aadhaar, PAN and passport. Doorstep service, honest pricing.
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Central Gazette government fee: Rs 1,100 adult, Rs 1,700 minor on BharatKosh, plus Rs 250 per extra alias and Rs 3,500 if you live abroad. The state gazette has its own nominal fee. Stamp paper, notary and two newspaper ads come on top.
Be careful: most "helpline" numbers on blogs are private agents. The state gazette is printed by the Directorate of Printing and Stationery at Papu Nalah, Naharlagun (printing.arunachal.gov.in). Central Gazette files go to the Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054, public dealing 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM.
Partly online: BharatKosh payment and the final download from egazette.gov.in happen online, and Arunachal Pradesh Gazette PDFs sit on printing.arunachal.gov.in. The complete central file still reaches Delhi by post or in person.
Same three steps, with your marriage certificate added to the file. The affidavit states your maiden name and married name. No court hearing is needed.
Central Gazette: search your name on egazette.gov.in under Weekly Gazette, Part IV, published every Saturday. State gazette: printing.arunachal.gov.in carries the issue PDFs, with name changes in Part I. Neither needs certification.
Boards and universities update records against the gazette notification, so complete the gazette first. Board-specific forms and timelines then apply on top of it.
Legally you can file yourself, since the process is paperwork, not court. An agent mainly saves you from format rejections, and because the fee is non-refundable, one bounced file costs more than most assistance. Call 9540005026.
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Changing your name in Arunachal Pradesh comes down to three clean steps: affidavit, newspaper ad, and the gazette notification. Arunachal gives you two routes, its own State Gazette through the Directorate of Printing in Naharlagun (with the affidavit sworn before an Executive Magistrate or notary), and the Central Gazette, which is valid across India and abroad. Publish in one English and one Hindi paper. The Central Gazette fee is Rs 1,100 for adults and takes about 30 to 45 days. Whether you are in Itanagar, Pasighat, Tawang or Ziro, you can get your name changed from home with no travel, and we update your Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID and passport once it is done.
Pick the Arunachal State Gazette for records within the state, or the pan-India Central Gazette for a passport and outside the state. Or let our team pick the right route and file it for you, wherever you are in Arunachal.
