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Name change in Hyderabad via Central Gazette: notarize affidavit on Telangana stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish the notice in one daily local leading newspaper, and dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. Government fee: Rs. 1,100 for general citizens. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Residents of Hyderabad who need to change their name legally must follow the Central Gazette of India process, which involves executing a notarized affidavit on Telangana stamp paper, publishing the change of name notice in one daily local leading newspaper circulated in Hyderabad, and submitting the full application dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides comprehensive remote support to Hyderabad clients throughout the entire process.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Telangana stamp paper (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.
- 04Use Gazette copy to update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and banking records.
Hyderabad Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Hyderabad: Deccan Chronicle (Hyderabad edition), The Hans India, or Times of India Hyderabad. Eenadu is the largest circulated Telugu newspaper in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is the most commonly accepted. 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 name change in Hyderabad:
- Notarized affidavit on Telangana stamp paper (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
Standard Central Gazette fees apply in Hyderabad:
| 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 Hyderabad Clients
Inamdar Legal serves Hyderabad clients fully remotely. We draft the affidavit, coordinate Telugu newspaper notice in Eenadu, compile the complete physical dossier, and prepare it for dispatch. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.