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Name change in Guwahati: notarize affidavit on Assam stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), Publish the notice in one daily local leading newspaper and preserve the full original page., dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. 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 daily local leading 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 the notice in one daily local leading newspaper and preserve the full original page.
- 03Dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Guwahati Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Guwahati: The Assam Tribune (Guwahati's leading English daily) or Times of India Guwahati or The Sentinel. Asomiya Pratidin (highest-circulation Assamese newspaper) or Dainik Agradoot or Amar Asom. A second advertisement in a second language is not required. Preserve the full original page carrying the notice; weekly papers, supplements and magazines are not accepted.
Documents Required
Checklist for Guwahati name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Assam stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper (the full page) carrying the change of name notice, published in one daily local leading newspaper
- 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 (adult) | Rs. 1,100 |
| Central Government employee | Rs. 1,100 |
| Minor (child) | Rs. 1,700 |
| Public notice / correction | Rs. 1,400 |
| Indian citizen living abroad (adult) | Rs. 3,500 |
How Inamdar Legal Helps Guwahati Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Guwahati clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Assamese newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and dispatch guidance for New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.