Personal and Civil Documentation Services2 min readUpdated July 2026

Name Change in Ghaziabad: Complete Gazette Guide

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

Tirth Inamdar, founder of Inamdar Legal

Tirth Inamdar

Founder · Inamdar Legal

Founder-reviewed legal guidanceSurat · India · Global clients

Quick answer

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.

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.

Quick Answer

  • 01Notarize affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100).
  • 02Publish in Hindustan or Dainik Jagran Ghaziabad (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.

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:

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

Questions, answered clearly

Common questions

Can Ghaziabad residents use Delhi edition newspapers for name change ads?+

Yes. Ghaziabad is part of the NCR. Delhi and NCR editions of newspapers like Times of India and Hindustan Times are accepted for Ghaziabad applicants.

What stamp paper do I use for a name change in Ghaziabad?+

Uttar Pradesh non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100 is used for name change affidavits in Ghaziabad, as it falls in UP even though it is part of the NCR.

A practical next step

Need a name change in Ghaziabad?

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