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Name change in Guwahati: notarize affidavit on Assam stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Asomiya Pratidin or Dainik Agradoot (Assamese) and The Assam Tribune or Times of India Guwahati (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Guwahati is the commercial capital of Assam and the gateway city to Northeast India. Residents who need to legally change their name must follow the Central Gazette of India process, requiring a notarized affidavit on Assam stamp paper, publication in one English and one Assamese newspaper in Guwahati, and physical submission of the dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Guwahati clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Assam stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Asomiya Pratidin or Dainik Agradoot (Assamese) and The Assam Tribune (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Guwahati Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Guwahati: 1. English daily: The Assam Tribune (Guwahati's leading English daily) or Times of India Guwahati or The Sentinel. 2. Assamese daily: Asomiya Pratidin (highest-circulation Assamese newspaper) or Dainik Agradoot or Amar Asom. Asomiya Pratidin is the most widely accepted for legal notices in Assam.
Documents Required
Checklist for Guwahati name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Assam stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Assamese 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 Guwahati Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Guwahati clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Assamese newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.