My daughter’s name was recently changed in her passport, birth certificate, PAN card, and Aadhaar card. However, the Gujarat Gazette department is insisting on a middle name for the legal name change, even though her new name doesn’t have one. Is the gazette notification truly necessary for CBSE records? If Gujarat won’t change it, can this be done in Delhi instead?

The Gujarat Gazette notification is indeed necessary for CBSE records, as it officially recognizes your daughter’s name change. However, the absence of a middle name in the new name might be a technical issue. You can explore the possibility of getting the notification done in Delhi if Gujarat refuses, as the change must be registered in a government gazette, regardless of location.