Newspaper Advertisement Format & Sample for Name Change in India

Publishing a classified notice in two daily newspapers is an indispensable step for any legal name change. However, classified ads charge per word or line; an overly long ad wastes money, while an incomplete ad will be rejected by the Gazette scrutiny officer.

Standard Adult Name Change Sample Format: 'I, [Old Name], son/daughter/wife of [Father's/Husband's Name], residing at [Complete Residential Address], have changed my name to [New Name] for all purposes by sworn affidavit dated [Date] before Notary Public [Notary Name & City].'

Sample Format After Marriage: 'I, [Maiden Name], wife of [Husband's Name], residing at [Address], married on [Marriage Date], have changed my name to [New Married Name] for all future and official purposes by affidavit dated [Date].'

Sample Format for Minor Child: 'I, [Father's Name] and [Mother's Name], parents of minor [Old Child Name], aged [Age], residing at [Address], have changed our child's name to [New Child Name] by joint affidavit dated [Date] before Notary [Notary Name].'

Key Publication Rules: Always publish in one national English newspaper and one regional language newspaper circulating in your residential district. Purchase at least 4 full newspaper copies on the day of publication.