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Name change in Tiruchirappalli: notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50), 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.
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) is a major city in central Tamil Nadu with a prominent High Court bench presence. Residents who need a legal name change must follow the Central Gazette of India process: notarize an affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper, publish in one daily local leading newspaper in Tiruchirappalli, and send the complete dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi, personally or by post/courier. Inamdar Legal provides fully remote support to Tiruchirappalli clients.
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- 01Notarize affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50).
- 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.
Tiruchirappalli Newspaper Requirements
The Department of Publication requires the change of name to be advertised in one daily local leading newspaper - not two. For Tiruchirappalli: The Hindu (Tiruchirappalli edition) is the most accepted. Times of India is also used. Dinamalar (Trichy edition, widely circulated in central Tamil Nadu) or Dinakaran or Dinamani. 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 Tiruchirappalli name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Tamil Nadu stamp paper (Rs. 20 or Rs. 50)
- 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 Tiruchirappalli Clients
Inamdar Legal assists Tiruchirappalli clients remotely with affidavit drafting, Tamil newspaper coordination, dossier compilation, and dispatch guidance for New Delhi. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.