My wife wishes to change her name. What steps are involved in this process in India?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My wife wishes to change her name. What steps are involved in this process in India?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Your wife can change her name by applying for a Gazette Notification through the concerned State government. This involves submitting an application with supporting documents like her birth certificate and marriage certificate. She may also need to publish a notice in local newspapers.

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