How to Apply for Central Gazette Notification for Name Change

1. Introduction

The Gazette of India (The Gazette of the Government of India) is the premier legal public journal published by the Department of Publication. Publishing your name change in Part IV of the Gazette is the definitive step that confers legal validity upon your altered identity, recognized by every court, embassy, educational board, and statutory body in the country.

This practical guide provides the exact dossier preparation requirements, CD formatting guidelines, Bharatkosh payment instructions, and submission protocols needed to ensure your application passes departmental scrutiny without delays or rejections.

2. Quick Answer

To apply for a Central Gazette notification:

1. Pay ₹1,100 (adult civilian) or ₹1,700 (minor) on Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in) under Ministry: Housing and Urban Affairs.
2. Prepare a computerized Proforma with applicant signature and two witness signatures.
3. Burn the text in MS Word format onto a clean CD with a signed CD Certificate.
4. Enclose the original notarized affidavit, full original newspapers (English and vernacular), two self-attested passport photos, and Bharatkosh receipt.
5. Post the package to: The Controller of Publications, Civil Lines, Delhi - 110054.

3. Preparing the Proforma & CD Soft Copy

The Department of Publication strictly requires both physical paper printouts and a matching electronic soft copy:

Formatting the Proforma (.docx)

• Use standard Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12.
• The wording must exactly state:

  “I, [Old Name], residing at [Complete Residential Address], have changed my name to [New Name] for all future purposes vide affidavit dated [Date] sworn before [Notary Name, City].”

• Do not add watermarks, borders, decorative styles, or password protection.

Creating the CD

• Use a standard writeable CD-R.
• Save the file as name_change_proforma.docx.
• Write your new name and mobile number on the top surface of the CD with a soft permanent marker.
• Include a printed and signed CD Certificate:

  “I, [New Name], hereby declare that the soft copy contained in the enclosed CD is identical in every respect to the hard copy proforma submitted herewith.”

4. Paying Official Fees on Bharatkosh (NTRP)

1. Open https://bharatkosh.gov.in.
2. Click Quick Payment.
3. In Ministry field, select: 059 - HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS.
4. In Purpose field, select: CHANGE OF NAME/DEED POLL (CENTRAL GAZETTE).
5. In Payment Type, select: Civilian (or Government Servant if applicable).
6. Fill in applicant’s name, mobile number, email, and residential address.
7. Amount: Enter ₹1,100 (Major) or ₹1,700 (Minor).
8. Choose payment gateway and complete the online transaction.
9. Download and print the Transaction Receipt displaying the 15-digit transaction reference number.

5. Assembly and Mailing Checklist

Before sealing your envelope, verify every item:

• Original Notarized Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.
• Original English newspaper full page containing your published notice.
• Original Vernacular newspaper full page containing your published notice.
• Two printed copies of the Proforma signed in your new name.
• Signatures, contact numbers, and ID proofs of two adult witnesses.
• CD containing the proforma Word file.
• Signed CD Certificate.
• Two recent color passport-size photographs.
• Self-attested copy of your current photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID).
• Bharatkosh original payment receipt.

Mailing Address:

The Controller of Publications,
Department of Publication,
Civil Lines, Delhi - 110054
Phone Inquiry Desk: 011-23810150 / 011-23812261

6. Downloading Your Published Gazette

The Gazette of India is published weekly every Saturday.

1. After 4 to 6 weeks from receipt at Delhi, visit https://egazette.gov.in.
2. Click on Search Gazette -> Search Category: Weekly Gazette.
3. Select Part IV (Advertisements and Notices by Private Individuals).
4. Open the PDF of the relevant Saturday issue.
5. Search (Ctrl + F) for your Old Name or New Name.
6. Save and print multiple color copies of the title page and the page containing your notice.

7. Official Resources

• Central eGazette Portal: egazette.gov.in
• Bharatkosh Payment: bharatkosh.gov.in
• Department of Publication Official Directory: deptpub.gov.in

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