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Name change in Nagpur: notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500), 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.
Nagpur, the winter capital of Maharashtra and a major legal hub with the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, is home to many residents who need name changes for court records and identity documents. The Central Gazette process requires a notarized affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper, publication in one daily local leading newspaper circulated in Nagpur, and dispatch to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Nagpur clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500).
- 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.
Nagpur Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Nagpur: The Hitavada (Nagpur's oldest English daily, widely accepted) or Times of India Nagpur or Hindustan Times. Lokmat (Nagpur edition, one of the most widely circulated Marathi papers in Vidarbha) or Sakal or Maharashtra Times. 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 Nagpur name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500)
- 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 uniformly:
| 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 Nagpur Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Nagpur clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Lokmat and Hitavada newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and dispatch guidance for New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.