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Name change in Bengaluru via Central Gazette: notarize an affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 200), publish the notice in one daily local leading newspaper, and dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. Government fee: Rs. 1,100 for general citizens. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Bengaluru residents who need to legally change their name must follow the Central Gazette of India procedure, which is the most widely accepted method for updating national identity documents. The process involves a notarized affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper, publication in one daily local leading newspaper based in Bengaluru, and dispatch of the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change assistance to clients across Bengaluru and the broader Karnataka region.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 200 denomination).
- 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 other records after publication.
Karnataka State Gazette vs. Central Gazette
Karnataka has its own state gazette (Karnataka Rajyapatra), but the Central Gazette of India is required for updating national records such as Passports, EPFO, and nationalized bank accounts. Karnataka government employees may use the State Gazette for departmental purposes, but private citizens in Bengaluru generally need the Central Gazette for all major ID updates.
Bengaluru Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Bengaluru: Deccan Herald (Bengaluru's primary English daily) or Times of India Bengaluru or The Hindu (Bengaluru). Vijaya Karnataka (largest circulation in Karnataka), Prajavani, or Udayavani. 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
For a name change in Bengaluru:
- Notarized affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 200)
- 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 non-family 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 are uniform across India:
| 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 Bengaluru Clients
Inamdar Legal serves Bengaluru clients fully remotely. We draft the affidavit, arrange Deccan Herald and Vijaya Karnataka advertisements, compile the complete dossier, and prepare it for dispatch. Contact us at WhatsApp +91 9106469665 or email support@inamdarlegal.com to get started.