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Name change in Vadodara: notarize affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100), publish in Gujarat Samachar or Sandesh (Gujarati) and Times of India Vadodara (English), submit dossier to Delhi. Government fee: Rs. 1,100. Timeline: 5 to 10 weeks.
Vadodara (also known as Baroda) residents who need to change their name legally must follow the Central Gazette of India process. This involves a notarized affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper, publication in one English and one Gujarati newspaper circulated in Vadodara, and submission of the physical dossier to the Department of Publication in New Delhi. Inamdar Legal, based in Surat, has deep expertise in Gujarat name change procedures and serves Vadodara clients remotely.
Quick Answer
- 01Notarize affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100).
- 02Publish in Gujarat Samachar or Sandesh (Gujarati) and Times of India Vadodara (English).
- 03Submit physical dossier to Department of Publication, New Delhi.
- 04Update Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and banking records post-publication.
Vadodara-Specific Newspaper Options
For name change ads in Vadodara: 1. English daily: Times of India (Vadodara edition) or Indian Express Vadodara. 2. Gujarati daily: Gujarat Samachar (Vadodara edition), Sandesh, or Divya Bhaskar (Gujarati). All three are widely accepted. Gujarat Samachar has particularly strong circulation in the Vadodara-Anand region.
Documents Required
Checklist for Vadodara name change:
- Notarized affidavit on Gujarat stamp paper (Rs. 50 or Rs. 100)
- Original newspaper sheets: one English + one Gujarati 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 uniformly:
| 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 Vadodara Clients
As a Surat-based Gujarat firm, Inamdar Legal understands local requirements intimately. We draft the affidavit, coordinate Vadodara newspaper ads, and prepare the complete dossier for New Delhi submission. Contact: +91 9106469665 or support@inamdarlegal.com.