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Name change in Navi Mumbai: notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500), publish in Maharashtra Times or Lokmat (Marathi) and Times of India Mumbai (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Navi Mumbai is a planned township and part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with its own municipal corporation (NMMC). Residents who need a legal name change must follow the Central Gazette of India process - notarize an affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper, publish in one English and one Marathi newspaper, and submit the complete dossier to New Delhi. Inamdar Legal serves Navi Mumbai clients fully remotely.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Maharashtra stamp paper (Rs. 100 or Rs. 500).
- 02Publish in Maharashtra Times or Lokmat (Marathi) and Times of India Mumbai (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records post-publication.
Documents Required
Checklist for Navi Mumbai 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:
| Category | Govt Fee |
|---|---|
| General citizen | Rs. 1,100 |
| Government employee | Rs. 1,400 |
| Minor (child) | Rs. 1,700 |
| NRI | Rs. 1,400 |