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Name change in Bhubaneswar: notarize affidavit on Odisha stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Sambad or Dharitri (Odia) and Times of India Bhubaneswar or The Pioneer (English), submit dossier to Delhi. 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 English and one Odia newspaper widely circulated in Bhubaneswar, and submission of the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Bhubaneswar clients.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Odisha stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Sambad or Dharitri (Odia) and Times of India Bhubaneswar (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Bhubaneswar Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Bhubaneswar: 1. English daily: Times of India (Bhubaneswar edition) or The Pioneer or Hindustan Times. 2. Odia daily: Sambad (the highest-circulation Odia daily) or Dharitri or Samaja. Sambad is most widely accepted for legal notices in Odisha.
Documents Required
Checklist for Bhubaneswar name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Odisha stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Odia 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 apply uniformly:
| 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 Bhubaneswar Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Bhubaneswar clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Sambad newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.