Quick answer
Name change in Bengaluru via Central Gazette: notarize an affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 200), publish ads in one English daily (Deccan Herald or Times of India Bengaluru) and one Kannada daily (Vijaya Karnataka or Prajavani), and submit the dossier to Delhi. 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 English and one Kannada newspaper based in Bengaluru, and submission 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.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 200 denomination).
- 02Publish in Vijaya Karnataka or Prajavani (Kannada) and Deccan Herald or TOI (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 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
For the name change ad in Bengaluru, you need: 1. English daily: Deccan Herald (Bengaluru's primary English daily) or Times of India Bengaluru or The Hindu (Bengaluru). 2. Kannada daily: Vijaya Karnataka (largest circulation in Karnataka), Prajavani, or Udayavani. Vijaya Karnataka is the most commonly used Kannada newspaper for legal ads in Bengaluru. Ensure the ad appears in the main printed edition, not digital-only.
Documents Required
For a name change in Bengaluru:
- Notarized affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 200)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Kannada daily
- 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 | Rs. 1,100 |
| Government employee | Rs. 1,400 |
| Minor (child) | Rs. 1,700 |
| NRI | Rs. 1,400 |
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 handle the New Delhi submission. Contact us at WhatsApp +91 9106469665 or email support@inamdarlegal.com to get started.