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Name change in Rajkot: notarize affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), 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.
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 the change of name notice in one daily local leading newspaper circulated in Rajkot, and send the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. Inamdar Legal, based in Surat, serves Rajkot clients remotely with deep expertise in Gujarat name change requirements.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 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 at Rajkot PSK after Gazette publication.
Rajkot Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Rajkot: Times of India (Rajkot edition) or Indian Express Rajkot or Hindustan Times. Gujarat Samachar (Rajkot edition) or Sandesh (Rajkot) or Divya Bhaskar Gujarati. A second advertisement in a second language is not required. Preserve the full original page carrying the notice; weekly papers, supplements and magazines are not accepted.
Documents Required
Checklist for Rajkot name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- 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 |
How Inamdar Legal Helps Rajkot Clients
Inamdar Legal (Surat) serves Rajkot clients remotely with deep Gujarat expertise. We draft the affidavit, coordinate the newspaper notice, compile the dossier, and prepare it for dispatch to New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.