If you want to legally change your name or surname, you must get it published in the Government Gazette. This is a common requirement for official documents like passports, Aadhaar, and bank records.
Steps for Name/Surname Change via Gazette Notification
Prepare an Affidavit
Publish in a Newspaper
Gazette Notification (Government Publication)
Documents Required for Gazette Name Change:
Application Form (available online or at the government press)
Affidavit (notarized)
Newspaper copies (both English & local language)
Self-attested copies of ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport)
Digital CD (some states require a soft copy of the request)
