Quick answer
Name change in Coimbatore: notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50), publish in Dinamalar or Dinamani (Tamil) and The Hindu Coimbatore or Times of India (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Coimbatore is one of Tamil Nadu's largest cities and an industrial hub. Residents who need to legally change their name must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper, publish name change ads in one English and one Tamil newspaper in Coimbatore, and submit the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Coimbatore clients.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50).
- 02Publish in Dinamalar or Dinamani (Tamil) and The Hindu Coimbatore (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Coimbatore Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Coimbatore: 1. English daily: The Hindu (Coimbatore edition) or Times of India or Deccan Chronicle. 2. Tamil daily: Dinamalar (Coimbatore edition - one of the highest-circulated Tamil dailies in this region) or Dinamani or Dinakaran. Dinamalar is the most recommended for Coimbatore.
Documents Required
Checklist for Coimbatore name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Tamil 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 Coimbatore Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Coimbatore clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Tamil newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.