How to Book a Change of Name Ad in Bangalore Online | Step-by-Step 2026

What Is an Online Change of Name Ad Booking in Bangalore?

Booking a change of name ad in Bangalore online lets you publish your name change notice in one English newspaper and one Kannada newspaper through a secure online platform. You skip the visit to any newspaper office. Submit your details, get your ad proof, and finish the entire process online.

ApplyNameChange.in has helped 5,000+ customers across India book passport-approved newspaper ads. Its dedicated Bangalore office, reachable at +91 9844879323, provides additional support. The platform offers free format verification. It also gives a reprint guarantee if your ad does not appear on the scheduled publication date.

Why Book Online Instead of Visiting a Newspaper Office?

• Saves time: No queues, no travel, no office hours to work around.
• Faster publication: Ads submitted before the daily cutoff appear in print the next day.
• Free format check: Your ad text is verified before submission so it is never rejected at the passport office.
• Reprint guarantee: If the ad doesn't publish on the scheduled date, it is reprinted at no extra cost.
• One ID proof only: A single self-attested photo ID is all the documentation needed in most cases.

What Do You Need Before You Start Booking?

Keep these three things ready before you open the online change of name ad booking form for Bangalore:

1. Your Ad Text The standard format is: "I, [Old Name], R/o [Full Bangalore Address], have changed my name to [New Name] vide Affidavit dated [DD.MM.YYYY] before Notary [Notary Name/Location]."

Common variations:

• Marriage: "...have changed my name from [Maiden Name] to [Married Name] for all future purposes."
• Spelling correction: "...declare that [Old Spelling] and [New Spelling] are one and the same person."
• Minor child: "I, [Parent Name], R/o [Address], have changed my minor child's name from [Old Name] to [New Name]."
• Religion change: "...have changed my religion and henceforth would be known as [New Name] for all purposes."

2. Keep one self-attested photo ID ready. You can upload a scanned copy or a clear photo of one of the following:

• PAN card.
• Aadhaar card.
• Election (Voter) card.
• Any other valid government-issued photo ID — showing your corrected (new) name.

Important: Since December 2016, the passport office does not require the Annexure E deed poll affidavit in most cases. A self-attested photo ID with your corrected name works for most Bangalore name change ad bookings.

3. Your Notarized Affidavit (if required by your chosen newspaper). Some Bangalore newspapers require a notarized affidavit before they publish the ad. If you do not have one, visit a local notary in Bangalore. The affidavit uses ₹20 or ₹100 e-stamp paper and takes under an hour. It must state your old name, new name, father's name, age, Bangalore address, and the reason for the change.

Keep your notarized affidavit ready if your chosen newspaper requires one. Some Bangalore newspapers request a notarized affidavit before they publish the ad. Visit a local notary in Bangalore if you need to prepare one. The notary prepares the affidavit on ₹20 or ₹100 e-stamp paper and completes the process within an hour. The affidavit states your old name, new name, father's name, age, Bangalore address, and the reason for the change.

Step-by-Step: How to Book a Change of Name Ad in Bangalore Online:

Step 1 — Go to ApplyNameChange.in

Open ApplyNameChange.in and select Name Change Ads from the top navigation menu. You can also go straight to the name change ads booking page.

You can contact the Bangalore office at +91 9844879323 through call or WhatsApp for booking assistance.

Step 2 — Select Bangalore as Your City:

Select Bangalore or Bengaluru as your city on the booking form. The form then shows Bangalore-edition, passport-approved newspapers in both English and Kannada.

Step 3 — Choose Your Newspaper Combo:

Select one English newspaper and one Kannada newspaper from the available Bangalore options:

Language	Newspaper Options
English	Bangalore Mirror, Deccan Herald, Times of India, The Hindu
Kannada	Vijay Karnataka, Kannada Prabha, Prajavani

Pricing guide for Bangalore:

Combo	Price Range
Budget (smaller papers)	₹305 – ₹800
Mid-range	₹800 – ₹1,200
Premium (TOI + Vijay Karnataka)	₹1,200+

ApplyNameChange.in lists newspaper combos with passport-office-approved status. You do not need to verify their acceptance at your Bangalore PSK.

Step 4 — Enter Your Ad Text:

Add your name change declaration in the AD MATTER field. You can use the sample format available on the platform or create your own declaration with the standard structure:

"I, [Old Name], R/o [Full Bangalore Address], have changed my name to [New Name] vide Affidavit dated [DD.MM.YYYY]."

ApplyNameChange.in offers free format verification. The team checks your ad text before submission and ensures it meets passport office requirements. This helps prevent PSK rejection from format errors.

Step 5 — Upload Your ID Proof:

Attach a scanned copy of your self-attested photo ID, such as a PAN card, Aadhaar, or Election card. Write "Self-Attested" with the date and sign across the document to complete the self-attestation.

Upload a scan of your notarized affidavit at this step when your chosen newspaper requires an affidavit.

Step 6 — Make the Payment:

Pay online using any of the following methods:

• UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, etc.).
• Net banking.
• Debit or credit card.

Make your payment to receive a confirmation.

Step 7 — Receive Your Publication Date Confirmation:

After payment, you receive:

• A booking confirmation via email and/or WhatsApp.
• The exact publication date of your ad.
• An advance email notification 24 hours before your ad publishes — so you have time to arrange to buy physical copies from your local newspaper vendor.

What Is the Booking Cutoff Time for Bangalore?

The daily booking cutoff for Bangalore newspaper editions is 3:00 PM the previous day.

This means:

• Book before 3:00 PM on Monday → ad publishes on Tuesday
• Book after 3:00 PM on Monday → ad publishes on Wednesday at the earliest

For urgent cases involving a property transaction or an upcoming PSK appointment, call the Bangalore office at +91 98448 79323 to check same-day or next-morning options.

How Many Physical Newspaper Copies Do You Need?

Buy at least 3 physical copies of both newspapers on the day your ad appears:

• 1 copy to submit at the Bangalore Passport Seva Kendra (PSK officials collect and retain the original).
• 1 copy for your personal records.
• 1 spare copy as a backup.

PSK offices in Bangalore require original physical newspaper clippings, not photocopies or digital printouts. Buy physical copies on the day your ad appears because newspaper vendors may sell out.

You receive a digital copy of your published ad from ApplyNameChange.in through email. Use this copy for your records and submit the physical clippings at the passport office.

What Happens If the Ad Is Not Published on the Scheduled Date?

ApplyNameChange.in offers a reprint guarantee. If a printing error or technical issue at the press prevents your ad from appearing on the scheduled publication date, ApplyNameChange.in reprints the ad on the next available date without any additional cost.

Check this guarantee before booking because most newspaper offices do not offer this protection for a self-booked ad.

Who Can Book a Change of Name Ad in Bangalore Online?

Online booking is available for all types of name changes, including:

• After marriage — adopting your spouse's surname.
• After divorce — reverting to your original name.
• Spelling correction — fixing a misspelled name across documents.
• Personal preference — changing to any new name of your choice.
• Numerology or astrology — adding or modifying name letters.
• Religion change — adopting a name that reflects a new religion.
• Minor child — parents changing a child's name (both parents' details needed).
• NRIs — overseas residents who need Indian documents updated (ApplyNameChange.in specializes in NRI cases).

FAQ: Booking a Change of Name Ad in Bangalore Online:

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