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Name change in Mysuru: notarize affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 200), publish in Vijay Karnataka or Prajavani Mysuru (Kannada) and Times of India Mysuru or Deccan Herald (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
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Mysuru (Mysore), a historic city and cultural capital of Karnataka, has a large population of government servants, educators, and professionals who frequently need name changes for service records. The Central Gazette of India process requires a notarized affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper, publication in one English and one Kannada newspaper in Mysuru, and submission to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Mysuru clients.
Name change in Mysuru: notarize affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 200), publish in Vijay Karnataka or Prajavani Mysuru (Kannada) and Times of India Mysuru or Deccan Herald (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
- Notarize affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 200).
- Publish in Vijay Karnataka Mysuru or Prajavani (Kannada) and Times of India Mysuru (English).
- Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Mysuru Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Mysuru: 1. English daily: Times of India (Mysuru edition), Deccan Herald, or The Hindu. 2. Kannada daily: Vijay Karnataka (Mysuru edition, with high circulation in south Karnataka) or Prajavani (Mysuru edition). Both are widely accepted by the Department of Publication.
Documents Required
Checklist for Mysuru name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Karnataka stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 200)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Kannada 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 Mysuru Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Mysuru clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Kannada newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.