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Name change in Indore: notarize affidavit on Madhya Pradesh stamp paper (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.
Indore residents who need to legally change their name must follow the Central Gazette of India process. This involves a notarized affidavit on Madhya Pradesh stamp paper, publication of the change of name notice in one daily local leading newspaper circulated in Indore, and dispatch of the physical dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Indore clients, handling drafting and submission from Surat.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Madhya Pradesh 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.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and banking records post-publication.
Indore Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Indore: Times of India (Indore edition) or Free Press Journal (Indore's main English daily) or Hindustan Times. Dainik Bhaskar (headquartered in Bhopal/Indore, extremely large circulation in Madhya Pradesh) or Nai Dunia or Patrika. 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 Indore name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Madhya Pradesh 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
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 Indore Clients
Inamdar Legal provides remote name change services for Indore clients. We draft the affidavit, arrange Dainik Bhaskar and English newspaper notice, compile the complete dossier, and prepare it for dispatch to New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.