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Name change in Aurangabad: notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500), Publish the notice in one daily local leading newspaper and preserve the full original page., dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Aurangabad, officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, is a historic city in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Residents who need to legally change their name - whether due to the city's own renaming, personal reasons, or marriage - must follow the Central Gazette of India process. This requires a notarized affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper, publication in one daily local leading newspaper circulated in Aurangabad, and dispatch to New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Aurangabad clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500).
- 02Publish the notice in one daily local leading newspaper and preserve the full original page.
- 03Dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records post-publication.
Aurangabad Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Aurangabad: Times of India (Aurangabad edition) or Hindustan Times. Lokmat (widely circulated in Marathwada) or Sakal Aurangabad or Maharashtra Times. A second advertisement in a second language is not required. Preserve the full original page carrying the notice; weekly papers, supplements and magazines are not accepted.
Documents Required
Checklist for Aurangabad name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500)
- Original newspaper (the full page) carrying the change of name notice, published in one daily local leading newspaper
- 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:
| Category | Govt Fee |
|---|---|
| General citizen (adult) | Rs. 1,100 |
| Central Government employee | Rs. 1,100 |
| Minor (child) | Rs. 1,700 |
| Public notice / correction | Rs. 1,400 |
| Indian citizen living abroad (adult) | Rs. 3,500 |
How Inamdar Legal Helps Aurangabad Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Aurangabad clients remotely with the full name change process. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.