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Name change in Hubli-Dharwad: notarize affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 200), publish in Vijay Karnataka Hubli or Prajavani (Kannada) and Deccan Herald or Times of India (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Hubli-Dharwad is a twin-city municipal corporation in North Karnataka and a major commercial and educational center. Residents who need to legally change their name must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper, publish in one English and one Kannada newspaper, and submit the dossier to New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Hubli-Dharwad clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 200).
- 02Publish in Vijay Karnataka Hubli or Prajavani (Kannada) and Deccan Herald (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records post-publication.
Hubli-Dharwad Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Hubli-Dharwad: 1. English daily: Deccan Herald (Hubli edition) or Times of India. 2. Kannada daily: Vijay Karnataka (Hubli edition) or Prajavani (Hubli edition) or Samyukta Karnataka (which is based in Hubli and is historically strong in North Karnataka). All three are accepted.
Documents Required
Checklist for Hubli-Dharwad name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 200)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Kannada 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 Hubli-Dharwad Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Hubli-Dharwad clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Kannada newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.