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Name change in Aurangabad: notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500), publish in Lokmat or Sakal Aurangabad (Marathi) and Times of India Aurangabad (English), submit dossier to Delhi. 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 English and one Marathi newspaper circulated in Aurangabad, and submission to New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Aurangabad clients.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500).
- 02Publish in Lokmat or Sakal Aurangabad (Marathi) and Times of India Aurangabad (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records post-publication.
Aurangabad Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Aurangabad: 1. English daily: Times of India (Aurangabad edition) or Hindustan Times. 2. Marathi daily: Lokmat (widely circulated in Marathwada) or Sakal Aurangabad or Maharashtra Times. Lokmat is recommended for Aurangabad.
Documents Required
Checklist for Aurangabad name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Marathi 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:
| 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 Aurangabad Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Aurangabad clients remotely with the full name change process. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.