Quick answer
Name change in Indore: notarize affidavit on Madhya Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish in Dainik Bhaskar or Nai Dunia (Hindi) and Times of India Indore or Free Press Journal (English), submit dossier to Delhi. 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 name change advertisements in one English and one Hindi newspaper circulated in Indore, and submission 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 in Dainik Bhaskar or Nai Dunia (Hindi) and Times of India Indore (English).
- 03Submit physical dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and banking records post-publication.
Indore Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Indore: 1. English daily: Times of India (Indore edition) or Free Press Journal (Indore's main English daily) or Hindustan Times. 2. Hindi daily: Dainik Bhaskar (headquartered in Bhopal/Indore, extremely large circulation in Madhya Pradesh) or Nai Dunia or Patrika. Dainik Bhaskar is the top recommendation for Indore and is universally accepted.
Documents Required
Checklist for Indore name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Madhya Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Hindi 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 Indore Clients
Inamdar Legal provides remote name change services for Indore clients. We draft the affidavit, arrange Dainik Bhaskar and English newspaper advertisements, compile the complete dossier, and handle submission to New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.