Quick answer
Name change in Nagpur: notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500), publish in Lokmat or Sakal Nagpur (Marathi) and Times of India Nagpur or Hitavada (English), submit dossier to Delhi. 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 English and one Marathi newspaper circulated in Nagpur, and submission to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Nagpur clients.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500).
- 02Publish in Lokmat Nagpur or Sakal (Marathi) and Hitavada or Times of India Nagpur (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Nagpur Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Nagpur: 1. English daily: The Hitavada (Nagpur's oldest English daily, widely accepted) or Times of India Nagpur or Hindustan Times. 2. Marathi daily: Lokmat (Nagpur edition, one of the most widely circulated Marathi papers in Vidarbha) or Sakal or Maharashtra Times. Lokmat is the most recommended for Nagpur.
Documents Required
Checklist for Nagpur name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Marathi 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 Nagpur Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Nagpur clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Lokmat and Hitavada newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.