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Name change in Coimbatore: notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50), 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.
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 the change of name notice in one daily local leading newspaper in Coimbatore, and send the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Coimbatore clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50).
- 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.
Coimbatore Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Coimbatore: The Hindu (Coimbatore edition) or Times of India or Deccan Chronicle. Dinamalar (Coimbatore edition - one of the highest-circulated Tamil dailies in this region) or Dinamani or Dinakaran. 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 Coimbatore name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50)
- 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:
| 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 Coimbatore Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Coimbatore clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Tamil newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and dispatch guidance for New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.