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Name change in Madurai: notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50), publish in Dinamalar or Dinakaran (Tamil) and The Hindu Madurai (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Madurai, one of Tamil Nadu's oldest and most historic cities with a Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, is home to residents who frequently require name changes for court filings, land records, and national identity documents. The Central Gazette of India process is the standard legal method: notarize an affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper, publish ads in one English and one Tamil newspaper in Madurai, and submit the dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Madurai clients.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50).
- 02Publish in Dinamalar or Dinakaran (Tamil) and The Hindu Madurai (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Madurai Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Madurai: 1. English daily: The Hindu (Madurai edition) is the most trusted and widely accepted. 2. Tamil daily: Dinamalar (Madurai edition) or Dinakaran or Dinamani. Dinamalar is widely accepted in South Tamil Nadu and is the recommended choice for Madurai.
Documents Required
Checklist for Madurai name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Tamil 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:
| 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 Madurai Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Madurai clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Tamil newspaper ads, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.