Personal and Civil Documentation Services2 min readUpdated July 2026

Name Change in Faridabad: Complete Gazette Guide

Legally change your name in Faridabad through the Central Gazette. Haryana stamp paper requirements, Hindi newspaper ad options, and the complete submission process.

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Quick answer

Name change in Faridabad: notarize affidavit on Haryana stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Dainik Bhaskar Faridabad or Hindustan (Hindi) and Times of India NCR (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.

Faridabad is Haryana's largest city and an important industrial hub in the National Capital Region. Residents who need a legal name change must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Haryana stamp paper, publish in one English and one Hindi newspaper in Faridabad, and submit the dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Faridabad clients.

Quick Answer

  • 01Notarize affidavit on Haryana non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
  • 02Publish in Dainik Bhaskar Faridabad or Hindustan (Hindi) and Times of India NCR (English).
  • 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
  • 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.

Faridabad Newspaper Requirements

For name change ads in Faridabad: 1. English daily: Times of India (NCR/Delhi edition) or Hindustan Times NCR. 2. Hindi daily: Dainik Bhaskar (Faridabad/NCR edition) or Hindustan (NCR) or Dainik Jagran. NCR and Delhi Hindi editions are accepted for Faridabad applicants.

Haryana Stamp Paper for Faridabad

Faridabad is in Haryana, so Haryana non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 50 or Rs. 100 is required for name change affidavits. Stamp paper and notaries are available at Faridabad district court (near NIT Faridabad).

Documents Required

Checklist for Faridabad name change:

  • Notarized affidavit on 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 uniformly:

CategoryGovt Fee
General citizenRs. 1,100
Government employeeRs. 1,400
Minor (child)Rs. 1,700
NRIRs. 1,400

Questions, answered clearly

Common questions

Should I use Haryana or Delhi stamp paper for a name change in Faridabad?+

Haryana stamp paper is required for Faridabad, as it falls in Haryana. Delhi stamp paper is not valid for Faridabad notarizations.

Can Faridabad residents use Delhi newspapers for name change ads?+

Yes. Delhi and NCR edition newspapers are accepted for Faridabad residents. Times of India Delhi and Hindustan Times NCR are commonly used.

A practical next step

Need a name change in Faridabad?

Inamdar Legal assists Faridabad clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Hindi newspaper ads, and Central Gazette submission. WhatsApp +91 9106469665.