Passport
New or re-issue applications with a changed name
Name Change Newspaper Ad in India
Need help? Call +91 79829 36243
Steps: Choose your city → Choose newspaper → Fill your details → Pay online
Help / WhatsApp — search a city, then pick a newspaper
Select city for advertising
Name-change notices run in the city edition your office asks for. Choose a city below — you will pick the newspaper next, then compose the notice.
Change of Name
Book a name change newspaper notice
Publish a change of name notice for passport, Aadhaar, PAN, bank and Gazette of India records. We draft the classified in English or Hindi and send print proof after it runs.
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Choose city
Pick the edition your office asked for.
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Pick newspapers
English + regional pair when needed.
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Fill the notice
Old name, new name, address, date.
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Confirm & print
Pay after the desk confirms the amount.
- English and Hindi drafting included
- Amount confirmed on WhatsApp before booking
- E-paper proof after publication
- Accepted for passport, Aadhaar, PAN and Gazette
Quick enquiry
Book your name change ad
We send the wording and paper on WhatsApp.
Compose your advertisement
For urgent bookings, call +91 79829 36243. We may be able to book an earlier date.
Why it is asked for
Where a name change newspaper notice is needed
Offices ask for a printed classified so the old name and the new name are on public record. The same notice is used for passport, Aadhaar, PAN, bank, school certificates and Gazette of India filings.
Aadhaar
Name correction and update requests
PAN & income tax
Records that must match your bank name
Bank & insurance
Account, policy, and nominee name updates
School & university
Marksheet, degree, and certificate corrections
Gazette of India
Notification filings that ask for a paper cutting
Most booked papers
Papers people choose for name change
Aaj Kal
Bengali · East
Kolkata
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Active Times
English · Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
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Aizawl Post
English · East
Kolkata, Guwahati
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Ajit
Hindi · North
Chandigarh
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Ajit Samachar
Hindi · North
Chandigarh
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Amar Ujala
Hindi · North
Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow and more editions
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Amritsar Tribune
English · North
Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow
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Andhra Prabha
Telugu · South
Hyderabad
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Sample notices
Name change ad wording that papers accept
Public Notice
I, Sagar Singh S/o Raghuvir Singh R/o Your locality, City - Pincode have changed my name to Sagar Singh Bisht for all purposes.
Public Notice
मैं, राजेश कुमार, पुत्र सुरेश कुमार, निवासी अपना शहर - पिनकोड, ने अपना नाम बदलकर राजेश सिंह रख लिया है। सभी प्रयोजनों के लिए।
Public Notice
I, Arjun Mehta S/o Ved Mehta R/o Your locality, City - Pincode have changed my son’s name to Ved Arjun Mehta for all purposes.
Before you book
What we need from you
- Affidavit copy (or tell us — we guide you where to get one)
- Correct spelling of old and new name, exactly as in records
- Father's or husband's name and the address for the notice
- Which office asked for it — passport, bank, school, or gazette
Desk hours Desk support: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST, all days. Send the draft any time — we reply the same working day.
Questions
Name change newspaper ad FAQ
How soon can my name change notice be published?+
Most editions accept material a day before printing. If we get your details and confirmation before the paper's cut-off, the notice usually runs the next publishing day.
Do I need an affidavit before booking the ad?+
The notice normally refers to an affidavit date, so it is best to have it ready. If you do not have one yet, tell the desk and we will explain the order in which to do things.
One newspaper or two?+
Many offices ask for one English and one regional language paper. Tell us which office requested it and we will suggest the safer combination so it is not rejected.
What does a name change ad cost?+
It depends on the paper, the edition, and the number of lines. The desk confirms the amount on WhatsApp before anything is booked.
Will I get proof that it was printed?+
Yes. We send the e-paper clipping with the date and page, and a hard copy on request, which is what most offices accept as proof.
Can the notice be in Hindi or another language?+
Yes. Drafting and translation are included, so the same notice can run in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, or any language the paper prints in.
Do I need a name change ad after marriage or divorce?+
Yes, if you are taking a spouse's surname or reverting to a previous name. Passport Seva, banks, and Aadhaar often ask for a newspaper cutting along with the marriage certificate or court order.
What if the spelling on my documents is wrong?+
A spelling-error notice uses the same classified format. Send both spellings exactly as they appear, and we draft wording that the paper and the office will accept.
Which newspapers are accepted for a Gazette name change?+
Gazette filings usually need one English daily and one regional-language paper from the state where you live. Tell us the state and we will suggest a combination that is commonly accepted.
Still unsure about the wording?
Send us what the office asked for. We will draft the name change notice, confirm the paper, and book it after you approve.