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Name change in Bhubaneswar: notarize affidavit on Odisha stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), 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.
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is a rapidly growing city where residents frequently need name changes for land records, government employment, and national ID documents. The Central Gazette of India process requires a notarized affidavit on Odisha stamp paper, publication in one daily local leading newspaper widely circulated in Bhubaneswar, and dispatch of the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Bhubaneswar clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Odisha stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 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 after Gazette publication.
Bhubaneswar Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Bhubaneswar: Times of India (Bhubaneswar edition) or The Pioneer or Hindustan Times. Sambad (the highest-circulation Odia daily) or Dharitri or Samaja. 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 Bhubaneswar name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Odisha stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- 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 apply uniformly:
| 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 Bhubaneswar Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Bhubaneswar clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Sambad newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and dispatch guidance for New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.