Get your ad published in any Indian daily by booking effortlessly online. Classified rates begin from Rs. 200. Ideal for passport or legal name updates.
Copy of a printed Ad helps as a supporting proof of document for the following:
The Name Change Ad should contain all the following details to ensure precision and correctness:
After filling all the above details the Ad should look like the following.
I {Old Name} S/o. {Father's Name} Age {x} Years, Address: {zzzz xx xx} has changed my Name from {Old Name} to {New Name} vide Affidavit Number {0000} dated {00.00.000} before Notary by {XXXX}
When you are looking to apply for change of name in passport, it is mandatory to publish an notice in two newspapers in the city you live in. The ad must include both the previous and the new names.
Specifically, one of the publication must be a nationally recognized daily, while the other may be a local daily published in local language.
Subsequently, the clipping of these advertisements, along with requisite supporting documents, must be submitted to the passport office for processing of your request.
For Example if your are looking to post Name Change Ad in Delhi then you can choose The Times of India, which is a national daily newspaper and Navbharat Times, a local language daily newspaper. It would cost around Rs. 1250 for a 5 lines ad. You can submit the copies of published ad in these newspapers in the passport office.
After successful payment, an auto generated invoice with your Ad booking details will be sent to your registered email Id.
You need to share the copy of Affidavit to us. Send the scan copy or even a photograph taken from mobile to the same email id from which you have got the booking confirmation. Post editorial approval your ad would get published.
Don't forget to buy multiple copies of paper on the same day of publishing otherwise it would be difficult for you to get the copies later.
The cost of posting a ad in a newspaper can vary widely based on several factors, including the circulation, the city, the number of words or lines, and whether you choose to publish in a national or local newspaper.
Change of Name Ad cost in Indian publications:
| City | Price Range |
| Delhi Newspapers | ₹ 200 - ₹ 1800 |
| Mumbai Newspapers | ₹ 250 - ₹ 1500 |
| Bangalore Newspapers | ₹ 305 - ₹ 1200 |
| Chennai Newspapers | ₹ 210 - ₹ 900 |
| Kolkata Newspapers | ₹ 250 - ₹ 800 |
| Hyderabad Newspapers | ₹ 250 - ₹ 1000 |
A: You can get your Name Change Ad published as early as tomorrow if you book it before 12 noon today.
Most publications typically accept Ad booking until 2 pm for next day publishing.
However, it's important to note that the cutoff times and procedures may slightly vary among different dalies.
Before booking your Change of Name Ad, ensure you have all the necessary documents ready, such as proof of identity and the affidavit.
A: To book a Change of Name Ad in a newspaper, you must provide a notarized affidavit issued by a notary or a local court, which should not be more than 6 months old.
Alternatively, you can submit a gazette copy published by the Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
These documents serve as proof of the legal name change and are essential for publishing the advertisement. It's important to ensure that the affidavit or gazette copy is valid and up-to-date before submitting it for booking the ad.
A. Publishing a name change advertisement in a newspaper is typically a mandatory step in the legal process of changing one's name.
This serves as public notice and allows individuals to object to the name change if necessary.
It is essential to follow these guidelines to ensure the legality of the name change procedure in India.
A. Advertisement in two newspapers is required for a name change in a passport for several reasons:
Public Notification: Alerts the public about the name change, allowing for objections.
Legal Verification: Confirms compliance with name change procedures.
Documentation: Serves as proof of name change during passport application.
Regulatory Compliance: Meets government requirements for a legally valid name change.
We provide a digital copy of the newspaper on the date of publishing. But you obtain the physical newspaper copy from your local newspaper vendor on the days of publishing your ad.
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