For example, after marriage women typically change their last name to match that of her husband.
AIn the case of a divorce some people will revert to their maiden name or pick out another for themselves
If your name has legally, or personally been changed you absolutely need to have a passport that represents who are now.
Everyone has to correct the mistake in their name on a government authorized paper.
After a gender transition, the person has probably changed their name to match their identity.
It could just be the name, or a traditional/custom from their culture or religion.
You can also publish classified ads for public notices right here.
You will need to create an affidavit in writing that outlines your former name, your new one and the reason behind the change.
Now You Want to publish a name change ad in the prominent local or national newspaper once you get an affidavit.
You may have to advertise about your renunciation in Gazette Notification- when you renew a passport or government records (only applicable for certain circumstances).
This is a legal announcement of your intention to change name and it requires notarization. Usually, it will contain information about your old name- new name — serial number-date of birth and the reason behind the change.
After the preparation of affidavit, you are required to publish a name change ad in local as well National newspaper. There are two types of ads you can use:
Text ad: This is a plain headline and description, billed per line.
Display Ad: It is text-based, shows plain ads with a pay-per-word price model and looks more professional.Display Ad: This type ad provides different layouts that are charged per square inch.
Your ad can be booked through the classified section of a newspaper or you may prefer to book your advertisement using online services that are quicker and easier.
In certain legal activities like passport or government job, publishing name change in Official Gazette Of India is mandatory. It is the last step to get government institutions to recognize your name change.
Text Ad vs Display Ads
Text and Display Ads: When advertising a name change, you will typically have these two modes to choose from. They have their pluses and minues in terms of formatting, as well as cost.
Text ads: By the line and most cost efficient transaction. They are short with your previous name, new name and a scant recital.
Display Ads — These are paid per square centimeter, providing a design and layout of your own. Appropriate for, say, styling things like borders? fonts? images perhaps.
For anyone that has budgeting in mind, this can be a great Text Ad alternative. But if you need greater customization, or just something more prominent: a Display Ad
Name Change Advertisement FAQ's
A Name Change Ad is an official notice published in a newspaper to legally inform the public about changing one's name.
This means that when you have a name change, if you want to apply your passport for with the new name then must announce this legal procedure of each local and national newspaper so accordingly published in two places.
The price depends on the newspaper and type of ad. Usually text ads by line are charged ₹200 to 500 per line, whereas display adverts will cost Rs.100/- to a maximum of as much you can afford say for example if it is in paper than between ₹100-₹1,000
Most of the newspapers in India have online platforms where you can book name change ads. So you can pick your format, dates and publication from the comfort of home.
Documents needed to run an open notice publishing Legal Adv... Birth Certificate name change Proof of identity and residency Marriage certificate (if applicable) Name Change affidavit.
However, in a number of cases the publication official Gazette Of India is necessary for legal matters and getting passport made.
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