Can an affidavit alone change my name on my passport?

No. The Ministry of External Affairs requires a Central Gazette notification or a registered marriage certificate in addition to the affidavit for any major name modification.

Core Legal Foundation Timeline: Same Day (Digital Draft) / 24-48 Hours (Notarized Doorstep)

Name Change Affidavit Drafting & Notarization Service

Precision legal drafting on non-judicial stamp paper with sworn notary attestation.

Kaagzaat Legal Assurance & Authority: The starting legal declaration required before any newspaper ad or gazette filing. A Name Change Affidavit is a sworn legal declaration executed before an Executive Magistrate, Notary Public, or Oath Commissioner. It records your old name, new name, parentage, residential address, and explicit statement that you have abandoned your old name for all official purposes.

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Name Change Affidavit Drafting & Notarization Service

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Legal Background & Department Rules

Every legal name change in India begins with a sworn affidavit. If this foundational document contains even a single typographic discrepancy with your base Aadhaar card, the Department of Publication and Passport Seva Kendras will reject your downstream dossier.

The affidavit must clearly declare: full old name, proposed new name, father's or husband's full name, permanent residential address, the legal reason for change, and a formal undertaking that no criminal or fraudulent intent is associated with the change.

We provide state-compliant non-judicial stamp paper drafts (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, UP, Tamil Nadu, etc.) properly aligned with the 2026 Controller of Publications guidelines and Passport Seva Annexure standards.

Important Rules to Prevent Department Rejection

• Affidavits attested by private advocates without notarial registration or seal will be summarily rejected.
• Do not sign the affidavit in blank; the notary must witness your physical signature or authorized biometric consent.
• Ensure the father's name matches exactly with your educational certificates to prevent future succession disputes.

Step-by-Step Procedure with Kaagzaat

Information Verification

1 Hour

Cross-checking applicant names against existing government IDs to ensure zero spelling conflicts.

Drafting Statutory Text

2 Hours

Formulating the formal legal declaration using Ministry-approved specimen clauses.

Stamp Duty & Notarization

Same Day

Printing on non-judicial stamp paper of prescribed denomination and attestation by an authorized Notary Public.

Interactive Document Readiness Auditor for Affidavit Drafting

Check off the documents you have ready to see if your file is complete.

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Current Photo Identity ProofRequired

Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID or PAN card.

Address ProofRequired

Utility bill, rent agreement, or Aadhaar showing current residential address.

Reason for Name ChangeRequired

Marriage, divorce decree, numerology, spelling rectification, or personal choice.

Legal Clarifications

Frequently Asked Questions on Affidavit Drafting

Clear, legally verified answers addressing the most critical doubts regarding this procedure.

In most states like Delhi, UP, Haryana, and Karnataka, stamp paper of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, or ₹100 is customary. Maharashtra requires ₹100. We ensure compliance with your specific state Stamp Act.

Transparent Fees Breakdown

Govt Printing Fee ₹10 to ₹100 (State Stamp Duty)

Kaagzaat Service ₹499 (Drafting + Format Delivery)

Non-Judicial Stamp Paper & Notary

2 Newspaper Classified Publications

CD Softcopy & Physical Dossier File

Department Scrutiny & Gazette Tracking

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