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Name change in Madurai: notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50), Publish the notice in one daily local leading newspaper and preserve the full original page., dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. 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 the change of name notice in one daily local leading newspaper in Madurai, and dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Madurai clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50).
- 02Publish the notice in one daily local leading newspaper and preserve the full original page.
- 03Dispatch the signed dossier to the Department of Publication, New Delhi, personally or by post/courier.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Madurai Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Madurai: The Hindu (Madurai edition) is the most trusted and widely accepted. Dinamalar (Madurai edition) or Dinakaran or Dinamani. A second advertisement in a second language is not required. Preserve the full original page carrying the notice; weekly papers, supplements and magazines are not accepted.
Documents Required
Checklist for Madurai name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50)
- Original newspaper (the full page) carrying the change of name notice, published in one daily local leading newspaper
- 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 (adult) | Rs. 1,100 |
| Central Government employee | Rs. 1,100 |
| Minor (child) | Rs. 1,700 |
| Public notice / correction | Rs. 1,400 |
| Indian citizen living abroad (adult) | Rs. 3,500 |
How Inamdar Legal Helps Madurai Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Madurai clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Tamil newspaper newspaper notice, dossier compilation, and dispatch guidance for New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.