Name Change for Adults
For individuals who wish to change their first name, middle name, surname or complete name.
State-wise guidance — Uttar Pradesh
Need assistance with a legal name change in Uttar Pradesh? BookMyGazette provides professional assistance for individuals seeking Gazette publication for name change, surname change, name correction, name change after marriage, minor name change and other eligible cases.
Applicants from Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur and other cities of Uttar Pradesh can contact us to understand the applicable process, documentation and Gazette publication requirements.
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The name change process generally involves preparing the required documents and completing the applicable formalities before submitting the request for Gazette publication.
Depending upon the applicant and type of name change, the process may involve:
Preparing the required affidavit/declaration and supporting documents.
Completing newspaper publication, where applicable.
Preparing the Gazette application and prescribed documents.
Submission to the appropriate authority.
Processing and scrutiny of the application.
Publication of the approved name change in the Gazette.
Using the Gazette notification and other supporting documents for updating records with the relevant authorities.
Requirements can vary according to the applicant's circumstances, type of name change and the authority concerned.
Gazette publication may be relevant in various circumstances, including:
For individuals who wish to change their first name, middle name, surname or complete name.
A person may wish to adopt or change a surname following marriage.
An individual may wish to restore or adopt another surname after divorce, subject to applicable documentation.
Parents or legal guardians seeking a name change or correction for a minor may have additional documentation requirements.
Individuals may seek to add, remove or change their surname for personal or other legitimate reasons.
Where the applicant's name contains an error or inconsistency across documents, the appropriate correction/change procedure depends upon the nature of the discrepancy and the authority whose record is being updated.
The exact documentation depends upon the nature of the application. Common documents may include:
Before submission, applicants should verify the requirements applicable to their particular case.
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BookMyGazette assists applicants from different parts of Uttar Pradesh. Some of the major locations we cover include:
Residents of Noida and Gautam Buddha Nagar seeking assistance for Gazette name change can contact our team for guidance regarding documents, application preparation and the applicable publication process. We assist with adult name changes, surname changes, name changes after marriage, minor cases and other eligible applications.
Applicants from Ghaziabad can seek professional assistance with documentation and Gazette publication formalities for eligible name-change cases. Cases may include complete name changes, surname changes, marriage-related changes, minor name changes and spelling/name corrections.
Residents of Lucknow seeking Gazette publication assistance can contact BookMyGazette for guidance on the applicable process and documentation. Our team can assist in understanding the requirements and preparing the application according to the nature of the requested name change.
Applicants from Kanpur may seek assistance for adult, minor, marriage-related, surname and other eligible name-change applications. BookMyGazette helps applicants understand the documentation and procedural requirements applicable to their case.
Residents of Agra who require Gazette publication for an eligible name-change matter can contact our team for documentation and application assistance.
BookMyGazette assists applicants from Meerut with eligible name-change Gazette applications, including documentation guidance and application support.
Applicants residing in Varanasi can contact us for assistance with the applicable Gazette name-change procedure, document preparation and submission requirements.
Residents of Prayagraj seeking Gazette name-change assistance can obtain guidance regarding the process, supporting documents and applicable formalities.
Assistance may also be available to applicants from:
Bareilly • Gorakhpur • Mathura • Aligarh • Jhansi • Ayodhya • Moradabad • Saharanpur • Muzaffarnagar • Firozabad • Rampur • Shahjahanpur and other locations across Uttar Pradesh.
Contact our team with your location and type of name change to understand the applicable requirements.
Get AssistanceAfter marriage, an individual may choose to change or adopt a surname. The documentation and procedure depend on the nature of the requested change and the records that subsequently need to be updated.
Supporting documents may include marriage-related documentation along with identity and address documents, depending upon the applicable procedure.
Read: Name Change After MarriageA name change involving a child may require documents relating to the minor as well as the parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Because minor cases can have different requirements from adult applications, the documentation should be checked before initiating the process.
Read: Minor Name Change ProcessGazette publication does not automatically update every personal record. After the relevant name-change process is completed, the applicant may need to separately approach the concerned authorities for updating records such as:
Each authority can have its own documentary requirements and procedure.
Read: What to Do After Gazette PublicationWhether you are located in Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Varanasi, Prayagraj or another city in Uttar Pradesh, you can contact BookMyGazette to understand the process applicable to your case.
Tell us your current name, proposed new name, city, reason for name change and whether the case is for an adult, minor, marriage, divorce or other situation. Our team will review the basic details and guide you regarding the next steps.
BookMyGazette provides professional documentation and procedural assistance. Publication/approval remains subject to the applicable rules, requirements and decision of the concerned authority.