Name Change Procedure
In Bangalore
The complete legal framework, documentation checklist, and administrative steps required for a valid name change in Karnataka.
Document Checklist
The Administrative Path
1. Drafting & Notarization
Prepare the affidavit on a ₹20 or ₹100 stamp paper. Get it signed by a notary in any Bangalore court (e.g., Mayo Hall, City Civil Court).
2. Newspaper Announcement
Book a classified ad in one English daily and one Kannada daily. Keep the full page of the newspaper, not just the cutting.
3. Gazette Publication Filing
Submit the physical file to the Department of Printing, Government Central Press at Peenya 2nd Stage. Alternatively, process it through the e-Rajyapatra portal.
4. Verification & Issuance
After verification, the Department issues the Gazette notification. You can download the PDF copy once it's published in the weekly Gazette.
Pro Tip: Avoid Rejection
Ensure your father's name and your residential address match exactly with your Aadhaar card. Minor discrepancies in Aadhaar-linked data are the #1 reason for Gazette file rejections in Bangalore.
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Important Contact
Peenya Gazette Office
Government Central Press, Peenya, Bangalore - 560058.
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