When finalizing a name change after marriage, one important step that is often overlooked is the gazette notification.
This process, after an affidavit and newspaper advertisement, officially announces your name change in the government's records - the Gazette of India.
This makes your new name legal in all jurisdictions, and ensures a seamless transition when presenting your married name as official identification.
Though not always mandatory, a gazette notification provides an additional layer of security and eases the process of changing a name after marriage.