A clear, step-by-step guide to legally changing your name in Telangana. Affidavit, Telugu and English newspaper notice, the TG eGazette and Central Gazette routes, real fees, documents and timeline, done from home in Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar or Khammam.
A quick walkthrough of the affidavit, the gazette office and how to change your name legally in Telangana.
In this video, the YourDoorstep team explains how to change your name legally in Telangana: 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 Telangana follows a clear legal path, and Telangana has one of the better online gazette systems in the country. This guide breaks down both routes in plain words, and shows how to get it done from home, whether you live in Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar or Khammam.
To change your name in Telangana, make a notarised affidavit, publish the change in two newspapers (one Telugu, one English), then apply for a gazette notification. You can use the TG eGazette online (tggazette.cgg.gov.in), which issues an Annexure certificate, 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 across India.
This is the choice that matters most, and Telangana is well set up for it. The TG eGazette is run by the Commissionerate of Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase in Hyderabad, works fully online, and issues an Annexure certificate. The Central Gazette is run by the Government of India in Delhi and is the standard for passports and work abroad.
| Point | TG eGazette (State) | Central Gazette of India |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Commissionerate of Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase, Hyderabad | Department of Publication, Government of India, Delhi |
| How you apply | Fully online through tggazette.cgg.gov.in | File sent to Civil Lines, Delhi, by post, courier or in person |
| Government fee | Smaller state fee (per TG schedule) | Rs 1,100 adult, Rs 1,700 minor (BharatKosh) |
| You receive | An Annexure II or III certificate | Publication in the Gazette of India (Part IV) |
| Valid for | Records within the state | All of India and abroad |
| Best for | A state-level record within Telangana | Passport, PAN, banks, PSU jobs, abroad |
The Telangana State Gazette is handled by the Commissionerate of Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase, Chanchalguda, Hyderabad-500059, with the online portal tggazette.cgg.gov.in. The Central Gazette file goes to the Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054, and is downloaded from egazette.gov.in.
Yes. A legal name change in India runs on paperwork, not office visits. The TG eGazette 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 Telangana, so travelling makes no sense. Our own office is in Delhi. You share your details from your home in Telangana, we prepare the affidavit, book the Telugu and English newspaper ads, pay the government fee, and hand your file to the Gazette office ourselves. Once it is published, we send you the gazette PDF.
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 and the reason, signed before a notary.
Announce the change in two papers, one Telugu and one English. Keep the full original pages as proof.
Apply online through the TG eGazette, or send the Central file to Delhi, then download the gazette.
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 Telangana the stamp paper value is usually Rs 50 to Rs 100.
You announce the name change in two newspapers, one Telugu and one English. For Telugu you can use Eenadu, Sakshi or Namaste Telangana. For English you can use The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle or The Times of India. The notice should carry your old name, new name, address and the affidavit date. Keep the full newspaper pages, not just the cut-out advert.
For the TG eGazette, you apply through tggazette.cgg.gov.in, upload the documents, pay the fee and download the published Annexure certificate. 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 (Telangana) | Yes | Shows your Telangana address |
| Two or three passport-size photos | Yes | Self-attested |
| Full copies of both newspaper ads | Yes | One Telugu and one English |
| Typed proforma with two witnesses | Yes (Central) | For the Central Gazette route |
| Soft copy on CD or pen drive (MS Word) | Yes | Matches the typed proforma |
| BharatKosh / TG eGazette 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 |
If you are from Telangana 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 |
|---|---|
| TG eGazette fee | Smaller state fee (confirm on tggazette.cgg.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 (Telugu + English) | Varies by paper and city |
Publishing the notice is a real step, not a formality. Use one Telugu paper and one English paper that circulate in your area. Across Telangana, Eenadu, Sakshi and Namaste Telangana have strong reach, and The Hindu and Deccan Chronicle are common English choices.
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 Telangana 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 Telangana board (BSE Telangana), 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 Telangana, from Hyderabad to smaller towns. Wherever you are, the process runs the same way, and you never have to travel to Delhi.
Do not see your town? 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.
| 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 |
| TS Board / university records | Contact your board or 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.
State the wrong and correct form in the affidavit. Telugu names with initials need special care. A birth certificate correction goes through the local Registrar, not the gazette.
The TG eGazette is convenient and cheap for records within the state. For a passport, a central job or anything abroad, use the Central Gazette from the start, so you do not have to redo it.
Telugu names often use expanded and short initial forms. Fix one exact form of your name, including initials and spacing, and use it on every paper to avoid rejection.
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 online TG eGazette lets you apply, pay and download an Annexure certificate for state-level needs, at a small fee.
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 Warangal or Adilabad completes it without travelling to Delhi.
For pan-India validity, plan for about 30 to 45 days with the Central Gazette. It is not instant.
A wrong fee category, an initials slip or a spelling gap 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 |
| Getting initials wrong (Telugu short vs expanded forms) | Common local cause of mismatch |
| Using the TG eGazette when the name is needed for a passport or abroad | You may have to redo it through the Central Gazette |
| Believing a fake "Civil Lines, Telangana-110054" address | No such office; the Central office is in Delhi |
| 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 |
We know when the TG eGazette is enough, and when the Central Gazette is worth it, especially for passports and jobs outside the state.
We fix one exact form of your name across the affidavit, ads and file, which matters a lot for Telugu names with initials.
Everything runs on call, WhatsApp and a short form. You stay home anywhere in Telangana.
The gazette plus updating Aadhaar, PAN, passport and the rest, with clear pricing and no hidden charges.
Does Telangana have its own online gazette portal? Yes, the TG eGazette at tggazette.cgg.gov.in, run by the Commissionerate of Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase, Hyderabad, with a dedicated change of name service.
Where is the Telangana gazette office? The Commissionerate of Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase, Chanchalguda, Hyderabad-500059.
Which gazette should I use, TG or Central? The TG eGazette is fine and cheap for records within the state. For a passport or work abroad, the Central Gazette is the safer, pan-India choice.
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 Telugu and English newspaper ads, handle the gazette fee, and file through the TG eGazette 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 Telangana comes down to three clean steps: affidavit, newspaper ad, and the gazette notification. Telangana gives you two routes, its own online TG eGazette (tggazette.cgg.gov.in) run from Chanchalguda, Hyderabad, which issues an Annexure certificate at a low fee, and the Central Gazette, which is valid across India and abroad. Publish in one Telugu and one English paper, and get initials exactly right. The Central Gazette fee is Rs 1,100 for adults and takes about 30 to 45 days. Whether you are in Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad or Karimnagar, you can get your name changed from home, and we update your Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID and passport once it is done.
Pick the TG eGazette 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 Telangana.
