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Name change in Jamshedpur: notarize affidavit on Jharkhand stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Prabhat Khabar Jamshedpur or Dainik Jagran (Hindi) and Times of India Jamshedpur (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
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Jamshedpur, home to Tata Steel and one of India's most planned industrial cities, has a large population of corporate employees and professionals who frequently need name changes for company records and national identity documents. The Central Gazette of India process requires a notarized affidavit on Jharkhand stamp paper, publication in one English and one Hindi newspaper in Jamshedpur, and submission to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Jamshedpur clients.
Name change in Jamshedpur: notarize affidavit on Jharkhand stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Prabhat Khabar Jamshedpur or Dainik Jagran (Hindi) and Times of India Jamshedpur (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
- Notarize affidavit on Jharkhand stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- Publish in Prabhat Khabar Jamshedpur or Dainik Jagran (Hindi) and Times of India Jamshedpur (English).
- Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and company records after Gazette publication.

Jamshedpur Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Jamshedpur: 1. English daily: Times of India (Jamshedpur edition) or Hindustan Times Jharkhand. 2. Hindi daily: Prabhat Khabar (Jamshedpur edition - Prabhat Khabar has its strongest presence in eastern Jharkhand, particularly around Jamshedpur) or Dainik Jagran or Hindustan. Prabhat Khabar is the top recommendation for Jamshedpur.
Documents Required
Checklist for Jamshedpur name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Jharkhand stamp paper (Rs. 50 or 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 Jamshedpur Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Jamshedpur clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Prabhat Khabar newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.

