Step 1 – Prepare a Joint Notarized Affidavit

The affidavit is the legal foundation of your name change after marriage in Delhi. Your joint affidavit must include:

• Your maiden name (old name) and your new name after marriage.
• Your husband's full name and your father's name.
• Your current residential address in Delhi.
• Date and place of marriage.
• A clear declaration of name change for all future purposes.
• Statement that the change is not for any fraudulent purpose.

How to prepare:

• Draft the affidavit with your husband.
• Print on ₹10 or ₹20 non-judicial stamp paper.
• Both husband and wife must sign the document.
• Attach the marriage certificate and passport-size photographs.
• Get it notarized by a registered Notary Public in Delhi.

Once notarized, this affidavit is the primary legal proof of your name change. changeofnamedelhi.com prepares your joint affidavit in the exact legal format — correctly worded, properly formatted, and ready for notarization.

Step 2 – Publish Newspaper Advertisement

After the affidavit is notarized, publish a public notice in two newspapers:

• One Hindi newspaper — widely circulated in Delhi.
• One English newspaper — national or Delhi edition.

The advertisement must clearly mention your old name and new name after marriage, your husband's name, your full Delhi residential address, date of the affidavit, and name and details of the notary public.

Do not skip this step. Newspaper publication creates a permanent public record and is required for Gazette submission. changeofnamedelhi.com handles complete newspaper publication — selecting the correct Delhi newspapers and providing verified original copies for your Gazette file.

Step 3 – File Gazette Notification (Most Important Step)

The Gazette notification gives your name change full legal recognition across India. Submit the following to the Department of Publication, Delhi:

• Joint notarized affidavit — hard copy.
• Marriage certificate issued by the registrar.
• Original newspaper clippings — Hindi and English.
• Filled Gazette application form in prescribed format.
• Self-attested ID proof — Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport.
• Address proof showing Delhi address.
• Passport-size photographs — two self-attested.
• CD or pen drive with soft copy of application in .docx format.
• Demand Draft of government fee payable to The Controller of Publications, Delhi.
• Declaration confirming hard copy and soft copy are identical.
• Covering letter listing all enclosed documents.

Once approved and published under Part IV of the Gazette of India, your new name is permanently and legally valid across all of India. changeofnamedelhi.com handles the complete Gazette submission on your behalf — no personal visit required.

Step 4 – Update Aadhaar Card

Update Aadhaar first — it is the base document for all other updates.

• Visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Delhi.
• Fill the name update form.
• Submit Gazette notification + marriage certificate + current ID proof.
• Pay the applicable fee.
• Complete biometric verification if required.

Updated Aadhaar will be delivered to your address within 7 to 15 working days.

Step 5 – Update PAN Card

Submit through the NSDL or UTIITSL portal: marriage certificate, Gazette notification, and updated Aadhaar or other identity proof. New PAN card with updated name will be issued within 7 to 10 working days.

Step 6 – Update Passport

Submit at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra in Delhi: old passport, marriage certificate, husband's ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport), Gazette notification, and recent passport-size photographs. A new passport booklet with your updated name will be issued.

Step 7 – Update Bank Accounts

Submit to your bank branch: Gazette copy, marriage certificate, updated Aadhaar or PAN, and new signature specimen card. Your bank will update your account name, cheque book, debit card details, and all associated financial records.

Step 8 – Update Remaining Documents

After core documents are updated, proceed with:

• Voter ID: Submit Form 8 at nvsp.in or the nearest Electoral Registration Office in Delhi.
• Driving Licence: Apply at your regional transport office in Delhi.
• Insurance Policies: Submit Gazette copy and marriage certificate to your provider.
• Educational Certificates: Contact your school or university with the Gazette copy.
• Property Records: Apply via the MCD portal for Delhi property records.
• Employer Records: Submit Gazette copy to your HR department.
• EPF and Pension Records: Update through your employer.