Name Change Affidavit
Name Change Affidavit Service
Name Change Affidavit
Name Change Affidavit Service
The First Step to Legally Changing Your Name
Changing your name on government documents is a multi-step legal process that begins with a crucial document: a Name Change Affidavit. This is a sworn legal statement confirming your decision to change your name. Without a properly drafted and notarized affidavit, you cannot proceed with the next steps, such as placing newspaper advertisements or applying for a Gazette Notification, which are mandatory for updating your new name on your passport, PAN card, or Aadhaar.
At DocuPro, we provide a seamless and professional service to help you draft and notarize your legal name change affidavit. We ensure that your affidavit is accurate, legally sound, and compliant with all official requirements, saving you from the complexities of legal drafting and document attestation.
Price: Starting from Rs. 2,500+GST onwards
Why a Name Change Affidavit is Necessary
Legal Proof
The affidavit serves as the foundational legal proof of your intent and is required by all government agencies.
Mandatory for Gazette Notification
It is a compulsory document for publishing a name change in the official Gazette of India.
Required for Document Updates
It is a key supporting document when you update your name on all other government IDs.
Our Hassle-Free Affidavit Service
We make the legal process of getting a name change affidavit simple and quick.
Information Collection
You provide us with your old name, new name, and a valid ID proof. Our experts will gather all the necessary information, including the reason for the change.
Drafting the Affidavit
We will professionally draft the affidavit on a non-judicial e-stamp paper, ensuring it contains all the required legal clauses and information.
Notarization
We facilitate the notarization of your affidavit by a Notary Public, making it a legally valid and attested document.
Complete Guidance
We provide clear guidance on the next steps in the legal name change process, including how to proceed with the newspaper advertisements and Gazette Notification.
Documents and Information Required
To draft your name change affidavit, you will need to provide the following information and documents:
Your Old Name, as per existing government ID.
Your New Name.
Your father’s or husband’s name.
Your complete residential address.
A copy of a valid ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, Passport, PAN Card) for verification.
The reason for your name change (e.g., spelling error, marriage, numerology).
Take the First Step to a New Identity
Don't let the legal complexities of a name change hold you back. Trust DocuPro to handle your Name Change Affidavit, ensuring your process begins on the right legal footing.
Processing Time
1-2 Days
Starting Price
₹2,500+GST
Success Rate
99.8%
Happy Customers
10K+
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Name Change Affidavit is a legal document that declares a person’s change of name. It is often required for government records, banks, passport offices, and educational institutions to update your identity.
To create a name change affidavit for a passport in India, you need to draft the affidavit on stamp paper, get it attested by a notary or magistrate, and then submit it to the passport office along with other supporting documents like proof of identity, address, and newspaper publication (if required).
No, an affidavit is not enough. This is a common and critical misconception. An affidavit is only the first step and a personal declaration. To have your new name legally recognized by government departments, banks, and academic institutions, you must also publish a notice in local newspapers and the official Gazette of India. The Gazette Notification is the final, legally accepted proof of your name change.
Yes, you can get a name change affidavit online by contacting documentation service providers. At DocuPro, you can submit your details digitally, and we will prepare and deliver your affidavit in Bangalore.
The name change affidavit format includes: Old name and new name Reason for name change Personal details (father’s/mother’s name, address, date of birth) Declaration signed before a notary or magistrate You can get the name change affidavit online or through professional service providers like DocuPro.
The affidavit is a prerequisite for applying for a Gazette Notification. You must submit your original notarized affidavit to the Department of Publication in New Delhi to have your new name officially published in the Gazette of India. This Gazette is the final and most universally accepted legal proof of your name change.