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Name change in Lucknow: notarize affidavit on UP stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish in Dainik Jagran or Amar Ujala (Hindi) and Times of India Lucknow or The Pioneer (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh and a major legal hub with the Allahabad High Court bench, is home to many residents who need name changes for court records, government service, and identity documents. The Central Gazette of India process is the most authoritative method. It requires a notarized affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper, publication in one English and one Hindi newspaper in Lucknow, and submission to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal serves Lucknow clients fully remotely.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Dainik Jagran Lucknow or Amar Ujala (Hindi) and Times of India Lucknow (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after publication.
Lucknow Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Lucknow: 1. English daily: Times of India (Lucknow edition) or The Pioneer (headquartered in Lucknow) or Hindustan Times. 2. Hindi daily: Dainik Jagran (Lucknow edition, one of the largest-circulation Hindi dailies in UP) or Amar Ujala (Lucknow) or Hindustan (Lucknow). Dainik Jagran is the most commonly accepted.
Documents Required
Checklist for Lucknow 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 Lucknow Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Lucknow clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Dainik Jagran newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.