Quick answer
Name change in Jodhpur: notarize affidavit on Rajasthan stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Rajasthan Patrika Jodhpur or Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi) and Times of India Jodhpur (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Jodhpur residents who need to legally change their name must follow the Central Gazette of India process. This involves a notarized affidavit on Rajasthan stamp paper, publication of name change ads in one English and one Hindi newspaper circulated in Jodhpur, and submission of the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. As the judicial capital of Rajasthan with a strong High Court presence, Jodhpur residents often need name changes for court records, land records, and passport updates. Inamdar Legal assists Jodhpur clients fully remotely.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Rajasthan stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Rajasthan Patrika Jodhpur or Dainik Navjyoti (Hindi) and Times of India (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Jodhpur Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Jodhpur: 1. English daily: Times of India (Jodhpur edition) or Hindustan Times. 2. Hindi daily: Rajasthan Patrika (Jodhpur edition) or Dainik Navjyoti or Dainik Bhaskar Rajasthan. Rajasthan Patrika is the most widely circulated and accepted daily in Jodhpur and western Rajasthan.
Documents Required
Checklist for Jodhpur name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Rajasthan 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 Jodhpur Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Jodhpur clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Rajasthan Patrika coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.