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Name change in Noida: notarize affidavit on UP stamp paper (Rs. 100), publish in Hindustan or Navbharat Times (Hindi) and Times of India NCR (English), submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks.
Noida (New Okhla Industrial Development Authority) is a major IT and corporate hub in the National Capital Region, home to professionals from across India. Residents who need a legal name change must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper, publish in one English and one Hindi newspaper, and submit the dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Noida clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Hindustan or Navbharat Times (Hindi) and Times of India NCR (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Noida Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Noida: 1. English daily: Times of India (NCR/Delhi edition) or Hindustan Times NCR or The Hindu Delhi. 2. Hindi daily: Hindustan (NCR/Delhi edition), Navbharat Times (Delhi), or Dainik Jagran (Delhi/NCR). All Delhi and NCR Hindi editions are accepted for Noida applicants.
UP Stamp Paper for Noida
Although Noida is part of the NCR and functions like Delhi, it falls in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Therefore, Uttar Pradesh non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100 is required for the name change affidavit in Noida. The affidavit must be notarized in UP (Noida itself has district courts in Sector 27 where notaries are available).
Documents Required
Checklist for Noida name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Uttar Pradesh stamp paper (Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Hindi 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 Noida Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Noida clients remotely with affidavit drafting, newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and submission to the Department of Publication. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.