Name Change 

1. What is Name Change?
Name change refers to the legal process of altering one’s name, whether for personal reasons (such as marriage, divorce, or personal preference) or business purposes (such as company name rebranding). In India, a name change must be officially documented through gazette notifications and relevant authorities to ensure validity.

2. Reasons for Name Change:

• Marriage: Changing the surname after marriage or adopting a partner's name.
• Divorce: Changing the name back to the maiden name or adopting a new surname post-divorce.
• Religious Conversion: Changing the name after converting to a new religion.
• Correction of Name: Rectifying spelling errors or incorrect names in official documents.
• Personal Preference: Changing a name due to personal or professional reasons.
• Business Name Change: Updating the name of a company, partnership, or LLP.

3. Services Offered for Name Change:

• Legal Name Change for Individuals: Assistance in legally changing an individual's name across various government documents (PAN, passport, Aadhaar, bank records, etc.).
• Business Name Change: Help in updating business entity names like Pvt. Ltd., LLP, or partnerships in government records, licenses, and registrations.
• Gazette Notification: We assist in publishing the name change in the official Gazette of India, which is a mandatory step for it to be legally recognized.
• Document Update: Guidance on how to update your name on key documents such as passports, PAN cards, bank accounts, property records, and more.
• Affidavit Preparation: Preparing a notarized affidavit to support the name change application.
• Newspaper Publication: Publishing the name change in local newspapers as required by Indian law to notify the public about the name change.

4. Benefits of Legal Name Change:

• Legal Recognition: A legally recognized name change ensures that your new name is accepted in all official records.
• Update Records Easily: Once registered, you can easily update your name on personal documents like your passport, PAN card, voter ID, and more.
• Business Credibility: A company name change ensures your business identity is reflected across tax filings, licenses, and official documents.
• Smooth Transactions: Having your correct name on all records prevents any confusion in legal, banking, and financial matters.

5. Process for Name Change in India:

1. Affidavit Preparation: Prepare an affidavit stating the reason for the name change, which will be notarized.
2. Gazette Notification: Submit the affidavit and other required documents to the Gazette of India for public notification of the name change.
3. Newspaper Publication: Publish the name change in two local newspapers (one in the local language and one in English).
4. Document Update: After the gazette notification, update your name on official documents like PAN, passport, bank accounts, and others.
5. Official Acknowledgment: Collect the updated official records reflecting the new name.

6. Documents Required for Name Change:

• Affidavit: A notarized affidavit stating the reason for the name change.
• Address Proof: A government-issued document like Aadhaar card, utility bills, etc.
• Identity Proof: A copy of a valid identity document such as a passport, PAN card, or voter ID.
• Newspaper Advertisement: Proof of name change publication in local newspapers.
• Additional Documents (for business name changes): Copies of business registration, resolutions, and updated legal documents.

7. Due Process and Timeline:

• Affidavit and Gazette Publication: The entire process of preparing documents and publishing in the Gazette takes approximately 7-10 days.
• Document Updates: Once the name change is officially gazetted, it may take a few weeks for your documents to reflect the new name after applying for changes with relevant authorities.

Why Choose Us?
Our Name Change service ensures that the entire process is seamless, from legal procedures to document updates. We handle all the paperwork, legal notifications, and document updates, saving you time and effort while ensuring that your name change is legally recognized across all records and platforms.