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Name change in Thiruvananthapuram: notarize affidavit on Kerala stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Mathrubhumi or Malayala Manorama (Malayalam) and The Hindu Trivandrum (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), the capital of Kerala, is home to a large population of government employees, armed forces personnel, and professionals who frequently need name changes for service records and national identity documents. The Central Gazette of India process requires a notarized affidavit on Kerala stamp paper, publication in one English and one Malayalam newspaper, and submission to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Thiruvananthapuram clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Kerala stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Mathrubhumi or Malayala Manorama (Malayalam) and The Hindu Trivandrum (English).
- 03Submit dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and bank records after Gazette publication.
Thiruvananthapuram Newspaper Requirements
For name change ads in Thiruvananthapuram: 1. English daily: The Hindu (Thiruvananthapuram edition) or Times of India. 2. Malayalam daily: Mathrubhumi (Thiruvananthapuram edition) or Malayala Manorama (both are the largest Malayalam newspapers and equally accepted in Thiruvananthapuram).
Documents Required
Checklist for Thiruvananthapuram name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Kerala stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Malayalam 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 Thiruvananthapuram Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Thiruvananthapuram clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Malayalam newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.