Gazette Name Change Process for 2026

To change name in Gazette for 2026, you need to follow a standard 3-step process: Get a notarized affidavit, publish an ad in the newspaper (local language) and CD format, then submit it along with ID proof, photo and fees (paid through Bharatkosh) to the Gazette office, which will get the name published in the official Gazette after verification, making your name change legally official for IDs like Aadhaar and passport.

How to Get Gazette Name Change Online

To name change in gazette online in India, you need to create a notarized affidavit, publish an ad in local newspapers, then apply digitally through the official portal or a professional service, upload documents like ID proof and newspaper cuttings, pay a fee, and wait for the official publication in the Gazette for legal validity.