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Name change in Dehradun: notarize affidavit on Uttarakhand stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Amar Ujala Dehradun or Dainik Jagran (Hindi) and Times of India Dehradun (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, is home to numerous government offices, defence establishments, and educational institutions. Residents who need a legal name change must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Uttarakhand stamp paper, publish in one English and one Hindi newspaper in Dehradun, and submit the dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Dehradun clients.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Uttarakhand stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Amar Ujala Dehradun or Dainik Jagran (Hindi) and Times of India Dehradun (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Dehradun Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Dehradun: 1. English daily: Times of India (Dehradun edition) or Hindustan Times. 2. Hindi daily: Amar Ujala (Dehradun edition, strong in Uttarakhand) or Dainik Jagran (Dehradun) or Hindustan. Amar Ujala has particularly strong circulation in Dehradun and Uttarakhand.
Documents Required
Checklist for Dehradun name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Uttarakhand 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 Dehradun Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Dehradun clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Amar Ujala newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.