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Name change in Surat: notarize affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Gujarat Samachar or Divya Bhaskar (Gujarati) and Times of India Surat (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks. Inamdar Legal is based in Surat.
Surat is the commercial capital of Gujarat and the home city of Inamdar Legal. Surat residents seeking a legal name change have the benefit of working directly with a local law firm that handles Central Gazette name changes daily. The process requires a notarized affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper, publication in one English and one Gujarati newspaper widely circulated in Surat, and submission of the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. As Surat-based lawyers, we have deep familiarity with the local notaries, the Passport Seva Kendra in Surat, and the specific newspaper requirements.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100) at a Surat notary.
- 02Publish in Gujarat Samachar or Sandesh or Divya Bhaskar (Gujarati) and Times of India Surat (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Use the Gazette copy to update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport at the Surat PSK.
Why Surat Clients Choose Inamdar Legal
Inamdar Legal is based in Surat. This means Surat clients can visit our office in person or work remotely - whichever is more convenient. We are familiar with the Passport Seva Kendra at Khatodara (Surat), the District Collectorate, and all major Surat notaries. We draft the affidavit, coordinate Gujarat Samachar and TOI ads, compile the physical dossier, and submit it to New Delhi.
Surat Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Surat: 1. English daily: Times of India (Surat edition) or Indian Express Surat or Hindustan Times. 2. Gujarati daily: Gujarat Samachar (Surat edition) or Sandesh (Surat) or Divya Bhaskar (Gujarati, strong in Surat). Gujarat Samachar is the most widely accepted Gujarati daily for legal notices in Surat.
Gujarat Stamp Paper Requirements
The affidavit for a name change in Surat must be printed on Gujarat non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 50 or Rs. 100 denomination, in compliance with the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958. Stamp paper can be purchased from authorised vendors near the Surat City Civil Court (Athwa) or via licensed distributors.
Documents Required
Checklist for Surat name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Gujarati daily (both Surat editions)
- 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 |