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Name change in Kanpur: notarize affidavit on UP 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.
Kanpur is one of the largest industrial cities in Uttar Pradesh, and its residents frequently require name changes for banking, trade licenses, and identity document updates. The Central Gazette of India process applies uniformly. It requires a notarized affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper, publication in one daily local leading newspaper circulated in Kanpur, and physical submission of the dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Kanpur clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Uttar 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 bank records after publication.
Kanpur Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Kanpur: Times of India (Kanpur edition) or Hindustan Times. Dainik Jagran (Kanpur edition) or Amar Ujala (Kanpur) or Hindustan. 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 Kanpur name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Uttar 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 Kanpur Clients
Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Kanpur clients. We draft the affidavit, coordinate newspaper newspaper notice, compile the dossier, and prepare it for dispatch to New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.