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Name change in Navi Mumbai: 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.
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 daily local leading newspaper, and submit the complete dossier to New Delhi. Inamdar Legal serves Navi Mumbai clients fully remotely.
Quick Answer
- 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 post-publication.
Documents Required
Checklist for Navi Mumbai 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:
| 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 |