A clear, step-by-step guide to legally changing your name in Gujarat. Affidavit, Gujarati and English newspaper notice, the Gujarat e-Gazette and Central Gazette routes, real fees, documents and timeline, done from home in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot or Bhavnagar.
A quick walkthrough of the affidavit, the gazette office and how to change your name legally in Gujarat.
In this video, the YourDoorstep team explains how to change your name legally in Gujarat: 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 after a divorce. Whatever the reason, the name change procedure in Gujarat follows a clear legal path, and Gujarat runs a solid online gazette system. This guide breaks down every step in plain words, and shows how to get it done from home, whether you live in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot or Bhavnagar.
To change your name in Gujarat, make a notarised affidavit, publish the change in two newspapers (one Gujarati, one English), then file for a gazette notification. Gujarat has its own online e-Gazette at egazette.gujarat.gov.in, while the Central Gazette (Rs 1,100 adult, Rs 1,700 minor) is valid across India and abroad. You can do all of it from home, no trip to Gandhinagar or Delhi.
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 across India.
This is the choice that matters most, and Gujarat is well set up for it. The e-Gazette is run by the Directorate of Government Printing and Stationery in Gandhinagar and has a dedicated online change of name service. The Central Gazette is run by the Government of India in Delhi and is the standard for passports and work abroad.
| Point | Gujarat e-Gazette | Central Gazette of India |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Directorate of Government Printing & Stationery, Gandhinagar | Department of Publication, Government of India, Delhi |
| How you apply | Online at egazette.gujarat.gov.in (change of name service) | File sent to Civil Lines, Delhi, by post, courier or in person |
| Government fee | Smaller, set by the state schedule | Rs 1,100 adult, Rs 1,700 minor (BharatKosh) |
| Speed | Usually faster (state timeline on portal) | About 5 to 8 weeks |
| Valid for | Records within Gujarat | All of India and abroad |
| Best for | A cheaper state-level record | Passport, PAN, banks, PSU jobs, abroad |
The Gujarat e-Gazette is applied for online through egazette.gujarat.gov.in, run by the Directorate of Government Printing and Stationery (Govt Central Press, Sector 29, Gandhinagar; portal dgps.gujarat.gov.in). The Central Gazette file goes to the Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054, and the published notice is downloaded from egazette.gov.in.
Yes. A legal name change in India runs on paperwork, not office visits. The Gujarat e-Gazette is online, so you apply and track from home.
For the Central Gazette route, the file must reach the Department of Publication in Delhi, which is far from Gujarat, so travelling makes no sense. Our own office is in Delhi. You share your details from your home in Gujarat, we prepare the affidavit, book the Gujarati and English newspaper ads, pay the government fee, and hand your file to the Gazette office in Delhi ourselves. Once it is published, we send you the gazette PDF. This helps the many Gujaratis living abroad too.
Both routes share the same first two steps. Only the final filing differs.
A short legal statement on stamp paper with your old name, new name, address, age and the reason, signed before a notary.
Announce the change in two papers, one Gujarati and one English. Keep the full original pages as proof.
Apply to the Gujarat e-Gazette online, or send the Central file to Delhi, then download the PDF.
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. You sign it in front of a notary. In Gujarat the stamp paper value is usually Rs 20 to Rs 100, and stamp duty rules are followed strictly.
You announce the name change in two newspapers, one Gujarati and one English. For Gujarati you can use Gujarat Samachar, Divya Bhaskar or Sandesh. For English you can use The Times of India or The Indian Express. Even when you use the Central Gazette, keep the Gujarati clipping, because Gujarat employers, schools and banks often ask for it. Keep the full newspaper pages, not just the cut-out advert.
For the Gujarat e-Gazette, you apply on egazette.gujarat.gov.in, upload the documents, pay the fee and download the published PDF using your reference number. 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.
Keep these ready. Missing or mismatched papers are the top reason files get held up.
| Document | Needed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Notarised name change affidavit (original) | Yes | Base document for either route |
| Old name ID proof | Yes | Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or passport |
| Address proof (Gujarat) | Yes | Shows your Gujarat address |
| Two passport-size photos | Yes | Self-attested |
| Full copies of both newspaper ads | Yes | One Gujarati and one English |
| Typed proforma + CD + fee receipt | Yes (Central) | For the Central Gazette route |
| BharatKosh or Gujarat portal fee receipt | Yes | Proof of the government 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 Gujarat 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 |
|---|---|
| Gujarat e-Gazette fee | Smaller, set by the state schedule (confirm on egazette.gujarat.gov.in) |
| Central Gazette fee (adult) | Rs 1,100 (BharatKosh) |
| Central Gazette fee (minor) | Rs 1,700 (BharatKosh) |
| Central Gazette fee (living abroad) | Higher, check current amount on BharatKosh |
| Stamp paper and notary | About Rs 100 to Rs 300 |
| Newspaper ads (Gujarati + English) | Varies by paper and city |
Publishing the notice is a real step, not a formality. Use one Gujarati paper and one English paper that circulate in your area. Across Gujarat, Gujarat Samachar, Divya Bhaskar and Sandesh have strong reach, and The Times of India is a common English choice.
A Gujarati clipping is often asked for by local institutions, so keep it even if you use the Central Gazette. 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 Gujarat 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 Form 33 and the gazette copy.
Update your name across bank accounts and KYC records.
Records for the Gujarat board (GSEB), CBSE and universities.
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 Gujarat, from the big cities to smaller towns. Wherever you are, the process runs the same way, and you never have to travel to Delhi.
Do not see your city? We still cover it. Call 9540005026 and we will confirm.
Once your name change is published, use the gazette PDF to update your other records. This is the final and often the slowest part, so start early. Here is how each main document works in Gujarat.
| Document | Where | How to update |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar | Aadhaar Seva Kendra | Submit the gazette as proof, small update fee, reflects in a few weeks |
| PAN | NSDL / UTIITSL (online) | Choose "Correction in PAN details", upload the gazette, new card in about 15 to 20 days |
| Passport | Passport Seva Kendra, Gujarat | Apply for re-issue with the gazette and ads; police verification applies |
| Voter ID (EPIC) | voters.eci.gov.in (Form 8) | Upload the gazette; BLO verification, updated in about 30 to 45 days |
| Driving licence | RTO (Form 33) | Submit the gazette with your current DL; new DL in about 7 to 15 days |
| Bank accounts | Your branch | Name change form with the gazette, affidavit and KYC; updated in about 7 days |
| 10th / 12th marksheet | GSEB | Apply with the gazette and original certificate; revised marksheet after verification |
| Birth certificate | Municipal Corporation / Panchayat | Correction under the RBD Act through the local Registrar, not the gazette |
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 three steps stay 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 signs the affidavit and applies on the child's behalf. The Central Gazette fee for a minor is Rs 1,700.
A simple spelling case states the wrong and correct spelling in the affidavit. A birth certificate correction, though, goes through the local Registrar under the RBD Act, not the gazette.
Gujarat employers, schools and banks often ask for a Gujarati-language ad along with the gazette. Publishing in one Gujarati and one English paper covers both needs at once.
Gujarat has a large overseas diaspora. If your name will be used on a passport, visa or foreign records, the Central Gazette is the safe choice from the start.
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 Gujarat e-Gazette is applied for and tracked online, with a small fee, for 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 Surat or a Gujarati overseas completes it without travelling.
For pan-India validity, plan for about 5 to 8 weeks with the Central Gazette. It is not instant.
A wrong fee category, a spelling gap or a poor Gujarati translation can mean a rejection and a restart.
Birth certificates follow the Registrar route, so the gazette alone is not always enough.
| Mistake | Why it hurts |
|---|---|
| Different spellings across affidavit, ad and ID | Top cause of rejection |
| Wrong or careless Gujarati spelling in the ad | A poor translation gets the file questioned |
| Wrong stamp paper value | Gujarat stamp duty rules are strict; the affidavit can be invalid |
| Using the state e-Gazette when the name is needed for a passport or abroad | You may have to redo it through the Central Gazette |
| 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 portal | Payment rejected or mismatched |
We know when the Gujarat e-Gazette is enough, and when the Central Gazette is worth it, especially for overseas needs.
We handle both newspaper advertisements for you, and check the Gujarati spelling so the file is not questioned.
Everything runs on call, WhatsApp and a short form. You stay home anywhere in Gujarat, even abroad.
The gazette plus updating Aadhaar, PAN, passport and the rest, with clear pricing and no hidden charges.
Does Gujarat have its own online gazette portal? Yes, egazette.gujarat.gov.in, run by the Directorate of Government Printing and Stationery, has a dedicated change of name service. For pan-India work, most people use the Central Gazette.
Do I need a Gujarati newspaper ad even with the Central Gazette? It helps. Gujarat employers, schools and banks often ask for a Gujarati-language ad clipping alongside the gazette.
Where is the Gujarat gazette office? The Directorate of Government Printing and Stationery, Govt Central Press, Sector 29, Gandhinagar, with the portals dgps.gujarat.gov.in and egazette.gujarat.gov.in.
Is a birth certificate name change done through the gazette? No. A birth certificate correction goes through the local Registrar under the RBD Act, not the gazette.
We pick the right route, prepare the affidavit, book the Gujarati and English newspaper ads, handle the gazette fee, and file through the Gujarat e-Gazette or the Central Gazette for you, then guide you on updating Aadhaar, PAN and passport. Doorstep service, honest pricing.
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Government fees and timelines can be revised from time to time. Always confirm the current figures on the official portals above before you apply.
Changing your name in Gujarat comes down to three clean steps: affidavit, newspaper ad, and the gazette notification. Gujarat gives you two routes, its own online e-Gazette at egazette.gujarat.gov.in for local use, and the Central Gazette for a name accepted everywhere, including abroad. Keep a Gujarati ad clipping either way, since local institutions often ask for it, and proofread the Gujarati spelling. The Central Gazette fee is Rs 1,100 for adults, and it takes about 5 to 8 weeks. Whether you are in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara or Rajkot, you can get your name changed from home, and we update your Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID and passport once it is done.
Pick the Gujarat e-Gazette for records within the state, or the pan-India Central Gazette for a passport and abroad. Or let our team pick the right route and file it for you, wherever you are in Gujarat.
