A per son may change name when either is going to be spouse. For altering name, an affidavit on the plain paper, attestation by first class magistrate, counter-attestation by consulate, advertisement in a local newspaper and submission to the controller of publication are must . Then, new passport is applied.

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A person may change name when either is going to be spouse. For altering
name, an affidavit on the plain paper, attestation by first class magistrate,
counter-attestation by consulate, advertisement in a local newspaper and
submission to the controller of publication are must .Then, new passport is
applied.

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When Does the Name Change?
• After Marriage

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What’s the Legal Procedure for Changing it?
• Documenting an application in an affidavit
• Attestation by 1st class magistrate/notary public
• Counter-attestation by Indian Consulate
• Publish it advertisement in local newspaper
• Pay fee for documenting changed name
• Apply for new passport

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Which Information is Filled on an Affidavit?
• Current name
• New name
• Father’s name
• Husband’s name
• Address
• Employer’s name
• Sign of two witnesses

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Where & How to Publish Changed Name?
• Publish new name in a newspaper
• Mention old as well as new name
• Mention father’s name & address
• Keep its hard copy

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Which Documents are Sent to Document the Name?
• Attested affidavit
• Document having content & signature of 2 witnesses
• Passport size photographs (2)
• Original advertisement
• Requisite fee for changing name, i.e. Rs. 700
• Requisite fee for changing religion (i.e. Rs. 900)
• Public notice fee (i.e. Rs. 900)
*All documents should not be more than one year old.

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Where Documents Should be Submitted?
Address: Controller of Publication,
Department of Publication, Civil Lines,
New Delhi-54

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