Change Of Name After Marriage

Changing your name after marriage is a common and legally accepted practice in India. Whether you're adopting your spouse's surname, hyphenating both names, or simply updating official records, making it official through Gazette notification is crucial to avoid future discrepancies.

✅ Adopt Spouse's Surname – Reflect your marital status in all government records.

✅ Update Official Documents – Ensure passport, Aadhaar, and PAN reflect your new name.

✅ Prevent Legal Complications – Make sure your identity is consistent across banks, visas, and job records.

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Change of Name After Marriage

Newly married and looking to take your partner’s surname or combine both names? It’s a beautiful way to reflect your union, but also needs to be legally recognized. The Gazette name change process ensures your new identity is accepted across all institutions – government, banking, travel, and more.

At ApplyNameChange.in, we’ve helped thousands of women and couples across India make this transition seamlessly. From affidavit drafting to final Gazette publication, our end-to-end assistance ensures a smooth and efficient process.

Name Change Process After Marriage

Affidavit Declaration

Draft an affidavit stating your old and new name with marital reason.

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Publish Newspaper Notice

Announce your new name in English and regional language newspapers.

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Submit to Gazette

Apply for Gazette notification through the government department.

Benefits of Gazette Name Change After Marriage

Legal Identity Alignment
Changing your name in all official records post-marriage ensures a uniform identity across government documents such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and voter ID. This legal alignment avoids complications in identity verification processes, making your new name officially valid across institutions.
Marriage-Based Recognition
Name change after marriage serves as a formal acknowledgment of your new relationship status. It reflects your marital union in social settings, cultural affiliations, and professional environments, ensuring consistency in how you are addressed and identified.
Smooth International Travel
For visa applications, immigration, or international travel, having your passport, tickets, and other travel documents match your new name is essential. A Gazette-notified name change helps avoid issues at checkpoints, embassy interviews, and flight boarding.
Avoid Future Legal Disputes
Maintaining consistent identity details across banks, legal documents, property records, and employment files helps prevent disputes, delays, or rejections in the future. A Gazette-recognized name change offers legal protection and simplifies documentation updates.

Documents Needed for Name Change After Marriage

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Affidavit of Name Change
Clearly state the reason as marriage along with both names.
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Marriage Certificate
Official proof of marriage is mandatory to justify the name change.
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Government ID Proofs
Submit copies of Aadhar, PAN card, or voter ID.
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Newspaper Advertisement
Proof of name change publication in two newspapers.
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Passport Size Photos
Submit recent photos for ID verification during application.
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Gazette Application
All documents along with Gazette form and DD for official processing.

Why Choose ApplyNameChange.in

We specialize in marriage-related name change services across India with fast, transparent, and compliant documentation.

Hassle-Free Filing
No legal confusion — we prepare and submit all necessary documents on your behalf.
End-to-End Support
From affidavit to Gazette publication, we cover the complete process with transparency.
Nationwide Experience
Whether you're in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi or Chennai — we’ve got you covered.

Start your married life with confidence. Let ApplyNameChange.in handle your official transition smoothly and legally.