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Name change in Agra: notarize affidavit on UP stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish in Amar Ujala Agra or Dainik Jagran (Hindi) and Times of India Agra (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Agra residents seeking a legal name change must follow the Central Gazette of India process. This requires a notarized affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper, publication in one English and one Hindi newspaper circulated in Agra, and submission of the complete application dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Agra clients, managing everything from drafting to final submission.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Amar Ujala Agra or Dainik Jagran (Hindi) and Times of India Agra (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Agra Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Agra: 1. English daily: Times of India (Agra edition) or Hindustan Times. 2. Hindi daily: Amar Ujala (Agra edition - Amar Ujala is headquartered in Agra and has its highest circulation here) or Dainik Jagran. Amar Ujala is the top recommendation for Agra.
Documents Required
Checklist for Agra name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Hindi daily
- Completed Proforma signed by applicant and two witnesses
- MS Word Proforma on CD/DVD
- Signed CD undertaking
- Two passport-sized photographs
- Self-attested Aadhaar / PAN / Passport copy
Government Fees
Central Gazette fees apply uniformly:
| Category | Govt Fee |
|---|---|
| General citizen | Rs. 1,100 |
| Government employee | Rs. 1,400 |
| Minor (child) | Rs. 1,700 |
| NRI | Rs. 1,400 |
How Inamdar Legal Helps Agra Clients
Inamdar Legal provides remote name change services to Agra clients. We draft the affidavit, coordinate Amar Ujala advertisements, compile the dossier, and handle submission to New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.