Quick answer
Name change in Delhi: notarize affidavit on Delhi stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish in Hindustan or Navbharat Times (Hindi) and Hindustan Times or Times of India Delhi (English), submit dossier to Department of Publication, Civil Lines, New Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.
Delhi residents have a distinct advantage when it comes to name changes via the Central Gazette - the Department of Publication, which processes all Central Gazette name change applications, is located in Civil Lines, New Delhi. Despite this proximity, in-person submission is not required; applications can still be sent by registered post or speed post. The process requires a notarized affidavit on Delhi stamp paper, publication in one English and one Hindi newspaper, and submission of the complete dossier. Inamdar Legal provides remote name change support to Delhi clients.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Delhi non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Hindustan or Navbharat Times (Hindi) and Hindustan Times Delhi (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, Civil Lines, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records post-publication.
Delhi Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Delhi: 1. English daily: Hindustan Times (Delhi) or Times of India (Delhi) or The Indian Express Delhi. 2. Hindi daily: Hindustan (Hindi edition), Navbharat Times, or Dainik Jagran (Delhi edition). All three are widely circulated and accepted by the Department of Publication. Hindustan Times and Hindustan (Hindi) are commonly used together as they share the HT Media brand and have strong institutional recognition in Delhi.
Delhi Stamp Paper and Notary
Delhi requires Rs. 100 non-judicial stamp paper for name change affidavits. Delhi has a large number of registered notaries available at district courts (Saket, Tis Hazari, Rohini, Karkardooma). The affidavit must be notarized in Delhi to satisfy the Department of Publication. Inamdar Legal will draft the text so you only need to purchase the stamp paper and get it notarized locally.
Documents Required
Checklist for Delhi name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Rs. 100 Delhi non-judicial stamp paper
- 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 Delhi Clients
Inamdar Legal provides complete remote name change services for Delhi clients. We draft the affidavit, coordinate Hindi and English newspaper advertisements, compile the full dossier, and submit to the Department of Publication at Civil Lines, New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.