Reading: Hi, I’m a graduate from Uttar Pradesh living in Delhi and preparing for the IAS exam. I need to change my name, but going back home to find a notary lawyer isn’t practical. Can any notary lawyer in Delhi issue a name change affidavit, or does it have to be someone from my hometown? Also, is publishing the name change in the Uttar Pradesh Gazette necessary, or will a publication in the Indian government gazette suffice? Any guidance you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi, I’m a graduate from Uttar Pradesh living in Delhi and preparing for the IAS exam. I need to change my name, but going back home to find a notary lawyer isn’t practical. Can any notary lawyer in Delhi issue a name change affidavit, or does it have to be someone from my hometown? Also, is publishing the name change in the Uttar Pradesh Gazette necessary, or will a publication in the Indian government gazette suffice? Any guidance you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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3 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Documentation › Hi, I’m a graduate from Uttar Pradesh living in Delhi and preparing for the IAS exam. I need to change my name, but going back home to find a notary lawyer isn’t practical. Can any notary lawyer in Delhi issue a name change affidavit, or does it have to be someone from my hometown? Also, is publishing the name change in the Uttar Pradesh Gazette necessary, or will a publication in the Indian government gazette suffice? Any guidance you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

Hi, I’m a graduate from Uttar Pradesh living in Delhi and preparing for the IAS exam. I need to change my name, but going back home to find a notary lawyer isn’t practical. Can any notary lawyer in Delhi issue a name change affidavit, or does it have to be someone from my hometown? Also, is publishing the name change in the Uttar Pradesh Gazette necessary, or will a publication in the Indian government gazette suffice? Any guidance you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

A notary lawyer in Delhi can issue a name change affidavit. Publishing the name change in the Indian government gazette is sufficient for legal purposes, as long as it is a recognized publication. You don’t need to publish in the Uttar Pradesh Gazette.