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Name change in Jaipur: notarize affidavit on Rajasthan 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.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is home to millions of residents who need name changes for a wide range of reasons. The Central Gazette of India is the most authoritative method for legally changing your name in Jaipur. The process requires an affidavit on Rajasthan stamp paper, publication in one daily local leading newspaper circulated in Jaipur, and dispatch of the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Jaipur clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Rajasthan 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 post-publication.
Jaipur Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Jaipur: Times of India (Jaipur edition) or Hindustan Times Jaipur or The Tribune. Rajasthan Patrika (headquartered in Jaipur, highest circulation in Rajasthan) or Dainik Bhaskar Rajasthan edition or Dainik Navjyoti. 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 Jaipur name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Rajasthan 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 Jaipur Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Jaipur clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Rajasthan Patrika and English newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and dispatch guidance for New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.