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Check the exact government fees payable to Bharatkosh, stamp paper costs, and estimated timelines for your specific situation.

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Calculate Name Change Fees & Timeline

Pick your situation below to see the government fees, statutory routes, and documents required.

Bharatkosh Official 2026 Tariff
Official Government Fee:
₹1,100

Paid on Bharatkosh portal under Controller of Publications

Newspaper Ads:₹999 – ₹1,499 (1 English + 1 Vernacular daily)
Notary Stamp Duty:₹10 – ₹100 (Non-judicial state stamp duty)
Est. Timeline: 20 to 35 Business Days
Kaagzaat Legal Tip:

Central Gazette Part IV is legally required for Passport re-issue if your first name is changing completely.

Statutory Procedure Required:
Affidavit + 2 Newspapers + Central Gazette (Part IV)

Mandatory Documents Checklist:

Notarized Name Change Affidavit
2 Original Newspaper Full Pages
Prescribed Proforma signed with 2 Witnesses
ASCII Digital Softcopy in CD/Pen Drive
Self-attested Aadhaar / ID Proof
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Frequently Asked Questions on Fees & Payments

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

All official fees are paid directly to the Department of Publication via the Bharatkosh Non-Tax Receipt Portal (bharatkosh.gov.in) under Controller of Publications code. A payment receipt containing an 18-digit transaction number is generated instantly and attached to your dossier.

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Unlike broad paperwork directories that sell food licenses and GST alongside legal names, at Kaagzaat we specialize 100% on Name Change & Gazette Law. Every dossier is checked by practicing documentation advocates before submission to the Department of Publication in Delhi.

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