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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.
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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.
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.
- Notarize affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100).
- Publish in Dainik Jagran Kanpur or Amar Ujala (Hindi) and Times of India Kanpur (English).
- Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- Update 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:
| 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 Kanpur Clients
Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Kanpur clients. We draft the affidavit, coordinate newspaper ads, compile the dossier, and handle submission to New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.