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Name change in Gurugram: notarize affidavit on Haryana stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Dainik Jagran or Hindustan (Hindi) and Times of India NCR or Hindustan Times Gurgaon (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.
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Gurugram (Gurgaon) is India's corporate and startup capital, home to thousands of professionals, many of whom are expats or have recently relocated from other states. 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 Gurugram, and submit the dossier to New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Gurugram clients.
Name change in Gurugram: notarize affidavit on Haryana stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Dainik Jagran or Hindustan (Hindi) and Times of India NCR or Hindustan Times Gurgaon (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.
- Notarize affidavit on Haryana non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- Publish in Dainik Jagran or Hindustan (Hindi) and Hindustan Times Gurgaon or Times of India NCR (English).
- Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Gurugram Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Gurugram: 1. English daily: Hindustan Times (Gurgaon/NCR edition - particularly strong in Gurugram) or Times of India NCR or The Hindu Delhi. 2. Hindi daily: Dainik Jagran (NCR/Delhi edition) or Hindustan (NCR) or Navbharat Times. Hindustan Times Gurgaon edition is particularly associated with Gurugram.
Haryana Stamp Paper for Gurugram
Gurugram falls in Haryana, so Haryana non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 50 or Rs. 100 is required. Notaries are available at the Gurugram district court complex near Civil Lines, Gurugram.
Documents Required
Checklist for Gurugram 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:
| 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 Gurugram Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Gurugram clients remotely with affidavit drafting, newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.