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Name change in Ranchi: notarize affidavit on Jharkhand 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.
Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is a growing city where residents frequently need name changes for land records, government employment, and identity documents. The Central Gazette of India is the standard process and requires a notarized affidavit on Jharkhand stamp paper, publication in one daily local leading newspaper in Ranchi, and physical submission of the dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote name change support to Ranchi clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Jharkhand 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, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Ranchi Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Ranchi: Times of India (Ranchi edition) or Hindustan Times Ranchi. Prabhat Khabar (Ranchi-based, the leading Hindi daily in Jharkhand) or Dainik Jagran Ranchi or Hindustan. 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 Ranchi name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Jharkhand 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 uniformly:
| 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 Ranchi Clients
Inamdar Legal provides remote name change services for Ranchi clients. We draft the affidavit, coordinate Prabhat Khabar newspaper newspaper notice, compile the dossier, and prepare it for dispatch to New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.