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Name change in Ghaziabad: notarize affidavit on UP stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish in Hindustan or Dainik Jagran Ghaziabad (Hindi) and Times of India NCR (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.
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Ghaziabad is part of the National Capital Region (NCR) and one of the fastest-growing cities in Uttar Pradesh. Residents who need a legal name change must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper, publish in one English and one Hindi newspaper in Ghaziabad, and submit the dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Ghaziabad clients.
Name change in Ghaziabad: notarize affidavit on UP stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish in Hindustan or Dainik Jagran Ghaziabad (Hindi) and Times of India NCR (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.
- Notarize affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100).
- Publish in Hindustan or Dainik Jagran Ghaziabad (Hindi) and Times of India NCR (English).
- Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Ghaziabad Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Ghaziabad: 1. English daily: Times of India (NCR/Delhi edition) or Hindustan Times NCR. 2. Hindi daily: Hindustan (strong in western UP and NCR) or Dainik Jagran Ghaziabad or Amar Ujala. Delhi/NCR Hindi editions of all major papers are accepted for Ghaziabad.
Documents Required
Checklist for Ghaziabad name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (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:
| 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 Ghaziabad Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Ghaziabad clients remotely with affidavit drafting, newspaper ads, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.