My sister wants to change her name. What’s the process to do this in India? Last updated: August 25, 2025 1:09 pm Apni Law 3 years ago Share SHARE Law Forum › Category: Documentation › My sister wants to change her name. What’s the process to do this in India? Vote Up 369 Vote Down Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago My sister wants to change her name. What’s the process to do this in India? 1 Answers Vote Up 36 Vote Down Best Answer Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago Your sister can change her name legally in India by publishing a public notice in a local newspaper and then filing an affidavit in court. She will also need to provide proof of identity and address. Please login or Register to submit your answer OR Username or Email Address Password Remember Me You Might Also Like My birth certificate has a spelling mistake in my name and my father’s name. How do I get it corrected? I’m looking to check my property details at the registration office. How can I access these records? I got married twice in court, in different states, under the Hindu Marriage Act. Which marriage is legally valid now? My birth certificate shows my birthday as August 30, 1989, but my 10th board marksheet and PAN card say August 28, 1989. I used the 10th marksheet date when applying for my passport in June 2013. Now, the passport office keeps sending me letters asking for a new birth certificate with the “correct” date. I’ve tried to get the date changed in both my 10th marksheet and birth certificate, but the municipality won’t do it. What can I do? We faced a legal case that was thankfully dismissed. The court even issued a formal order. But now, when we applied for a passport, the police are refusing verification, demanding a copy of the court order. What should we do next? Share This Article Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Print Previous Article As a central government employee, I’ve been enduring sexual harassment from my senior staff for the past four years. Seeing the recent news about Tejpal and Justice Ganguly, I finally feel empowered to speak out. Where should I file a complaint first – my department, the court, or the police? Next Article I’ve been working as a temporary peon at LIC for the past 10 months. All the permanent peons have been promoted, so there are no regular positions available. My contract states that if a permanent peon is hired, my job will end. The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of regularizing full-time temporary employees in Tamil Nadu. What will happen to our future if LIC replaces us with permanent employees? What options will we have if we are let go? Follow USFind US on Social Medias FacebookLikeXFollowInstagramFollowYoutubeSubscribeTelegramFollowWhatsAppFollow Weekly NewsletterSubscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! Email-1 terms-and-privacy-1 I have read and agree to the terms & conditions Subscribe Popular News NewsSupreme Court Motor Accident Claims / Compensation Can’t Be Reduced Merely Because Dependents Took Over Business Of Deceased : Supreme Court By Amna Kabeer 1 year ago External Rubbing Does Not Qualify As “Penetrative Sexual Assault” Under POCSO Act: Patna HC Supreme Court Limits Sentencing For Attempted Murder To 10 Years If Life Imprisonment Is Not Imposed Heinous Offences Include Abduction, Physical Assault and Forced Self-incrimination: MP High Court Violations Of Service Rules Do Not Qualify As Public Duty Under Article 226: MP High Court - Advertisement - - Advertisement -
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