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Name change in Chandigarh: notarize affidavit on Punjab/Haryana stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Dainik Bhaskar Chandigarh or Punjab Kesari (Hindi) and The Tribune Chandigarh (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.
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Chandigarh, the Union Territory serving as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, has a large population of central and state government employees, armed forces personnel, and professionals who frequently need name changes for service records and identity documents. The Central Gazette of India process requires a notarized affidavit on Punjab or Haryana stamp paper, publication in one English and one Hindi newspaper in Chandigarh, and submission to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Chandigarh clients.
Name change in Chandigarh: notarize affidavit on Punjab/Haryana stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Dainik Bhaskar Chandigarh or Punjab Kesari (Hindi) and The Tribune Chandigarh (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.
- Notarize affidavit on Punjab/Haryana non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- Publish in Dainik Bhaskar or Punjab Kesari (Hindi) and The Tribune Chandigarh (English).
- Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Chandigarh Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Chandigarh: 1. English daily: The Tribune (Chandigarh - one of the oldest English newspapers in North India and widely accepted) or Hindustan Times Chandigarh or Times of India. 2. Hindi daily: Dainik Bhaskar (Chandigarh edition) or Punjab Kesari or Dainik Jagran. The Tribune also publishes a Hindi edition (Dainik Tribune) which is widely accepted.
Documents Required
Checklist for Chandigarh name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Punjab or Haryana non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Hindi 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:
| 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 Chandigarh Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Chandigarh clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Tribune and Dainik Bhaskar newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.