Personal and Civil Documentation Services2 min readUpdated July 2026

Name Change in Kanpur: Complete Gazette Guide

Legally change your name in Kanpur through the Central Gazette. Learn UP stamp paper requirements, Hindi newspaper ad options, and the submission process.

Tirth Inamdar, founder of Inamdar Legal

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Quick answer

Name change in Kanpur: notarize affidavit on UP stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish in Dainik Jagran Kanpur or Amar Ujala (Hindi) and Times of India Kanpur (English), submit dossier to Delhi. 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 English and one Hindi 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.

Quick Answer

  • 01Notarize affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100).
  • 02Publish in Dainik Jagran Kanpur or Amar Ujala (Hindi) and Times of India Kanpur (English).
  • 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
  • 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after publication.

Kanpur Newspaper Requirements

For name change ads in Kanpur: 1. English daily: Times of India (Kanpur edition) or Hindustan Times. 2. Hindi daily: Dainik Jagran (Kanpur edition) or Amar Ujala (Kanpur) or Hindustan. Dainik Jagran has particularly strong circulation in Kanpur.

Documents Required

Checklist for Kanpur name change:

  • Notarized affidavit on Uttar 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:

CategoryGovt Fee
General citizenRs. 1,100
Government employeeRs. 1,400
Minor (child)Rs. 1,700
NRIRs. 1,400

Questions, answered clearly

Common questions

Which newspaper is best for name change ads in Kanpur?+

Dainik Jagran (Kanpur edition) is the most widely circulated Hindi daily in Kanpur and is recommended. Amar Ujala is also accepted.

Can I change my name from Kanpur without visiting Delhi?+

Yes. The dossier is submitted to New Delhi by registered post or courier. No travel to Delhi is required. Inamdar Legal handles the submission remotely.

A practical next step

Need a name change in Kanpur?

Inamdar Legal assists Kanpur clients remotely with affidavit drafting, newspaper ads, and Central Gazette submission. WhatsApp +91 9106469665.