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Name change in Amritsar: notarize affidavit on Punjab stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Punjab Kesari Amritsar or Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi) and Tribune Amritsar (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
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Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple and the historic heart of Punjab, is a major religious and commercial center. Residents who need a legal name change must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Punjab stamp paper, publish in one English and one Hindi newspaper circulated in Amritsar, and submit the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Amritsar clients.
Name change in Amritsar: notarize affidavit on Punjab stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Punjab Kesari Amritsar or Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi) and Tribune Amritsar (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
- Notarize affidavit on Punjab non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- Publish in Punjab Kesari Amritsar or Dainik Jagran (Hindi) and The Tribune (English).
- Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Amritsar Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Amritsar: 1. English daily: The Tribune (Amritsar edition) or Hindustan Times. 2. Hindi daily: Punjab Kesari (Amritsar edition) or Dainik Bhaskar or Dainik Jagran Amritsar. Punjab Kesari has strong circulation in Amritsar and is widely accepted. Note: Ajit (Punjabi daily) is widely read in Amritsar but most Central Gazette applications from Punjab use Hindi rather than Punjabi newspapers.
Documents Required
Checklist for Amritsar name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Punjab non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 50 or 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 Amritsar Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Amritsar clients remotely with affidavit drafting, newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.