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Name change in Rajkot: notarize affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Gujarat Samachar Rajkot or Sandesh (Gujarati) and Times of India Rajkot (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Rajkot is the fourth-largest city in Gujarat and the economic hub of the Saurashtra region. Residents who need to legally change their name must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper, publish name change ads in one English and one Gujarati newspaper circulated in Rajkot, and submit the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal, based in Surat, serves Rajkot clients remotely with deep expertise in Gujarat name change requirements.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Gujarat Samachar Rajkot or Sandesh (Gujarati) and Times of India Rajkot (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport at Rajkot PSK after Gazette publication.
Rajkot Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Rajkot: 1. English daily: Times of India (Rajkot edition) or Indian Express Rajkot or Hindustan Times. 2. Gujarati daily: Gujarat Samachar (Rajkot edition) or Sandesh (Rajkot) or Divya Bhaskar Gujarati. Gujarat Samachar has strong presence in Rajkot and Saurashtra.
Documents Required
Checklist for Rajkot name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Gujarati 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 |
How Inamdar Legal Helps Rajkot Clients
Inamdar Legal (Surat) serves Rajkot clients remotely with deep Gujarat expertise. We draft the affidavit, coordinate Gujarat Samachar ads, compile the dossier, and handle New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.