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Name change in Ludhiana: notarize affidavit on Punjab stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Punjab Kesari or Dainik Bhaskar Ludhiana (Hindi) and Tribune Ludhiana or Times of India (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Ludhiana is Punjab's largest city and its industrial capital. Residents who need to legally change their name must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Punjab stamp paper, publish ads in one English and one Hindi newspaper widely circulated in Ludhiana, and submit the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Ludhiana clients.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Punjab non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Punjab Kesari or Dainik Bhaskar Ludhiana (Hindi) and The Tribune (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Ludhiana Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Ludhiana: 1. English daily: The Tribune (Ludhiana edition) or Hindustan Times Chandigarh/Ludhiana or Times of India. 2. Hindi daily: Punjab Kesari (Ludhiana - one of Punjab's most read Hindi dailies) or Dainik Bhaskar Ludhiana or Dainik Jagran. Punjab Kesari is a particularly strong choice in Ludhiana and Punjab.
Documents Required
Checklist for Ludhiana name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Punjab non-judicial 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 Ludhiana Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Ludhiana clients remotely with affidavit drafting, newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.