What is Name Change Procedure in India

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WHAT IS NAME CHANGE PROCEDURE IN INDIA
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INTRODUCTION
The legendary actor 'Amitabh Bachchan' has
changed his name. You read that right. After
appearing with his original name Amitabh
Srivastav in Saat Hindustani. Which is his first
unsuccessful film. He decided to alter his name.
Not only superstars can change their names, but
you can as well. However, depending on your
situation, the name changing procedure in India
can be difficult.
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PROFESSIONAL REASONS FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME
People change their names for a variety of
reasons in India. It could be numerology,
astrology, or a random number generator. Some
people may dislike their given name or be
inspired to use a different name.

• Due to Marriage
• Due to Divorce
• Astrological Reasons
• Religious Conversions
• Change of Gender
• Dislike Current Name

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NAME CHANGE PROCEDURE IN INDIA
So, if you're over the age of 18 and need to
alter your name. Then you must understand how to
change your name. All you have to do is follow
three simple steps, which we'll go over below.
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Newspaper Publication for Name change
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Publication in the Official Gazette of India
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THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS
TO THE INDIAN GAZETTE
Points to consider before submitting an
application for a Name Change in the Central
Gazette -

• The documents enclosed by the applicant should be
  no older than one year. Otherwise, the Department
  of Publication will reject them.
• Applications for Name Change/Correction in LIC
  Documents, Share Certificates, and Property
  Documents are not accepted by the Gazette.
• Pay the Publication Fee as specified by the
  Department and keep a clear printout of the
  payment receipt.
• Publication of the Notification in the Central
  Gazette is required. It has more authority and
  recognition than the Notification of State
  Gazette.

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