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Dear Client,
Depending upon the nature of documents and the concerned authorities that issues that documents, process of correction of name may vary. However, usually and commonly, following steps are taken for correction of name in the documents as stated in the query. 1) An affidavit is a legal document that is used to state facts under oath. The affidavit should be made on a stamp paper of the appropriate value as per the state where the applicant resides that includes the applicant's current name, the desired name, the reason for the correction of name, and any other relevant details declaring that the "A s/o C " and the "B s/o C" are the same and one identical person. The affidavit should be made on a stamp paper of the appropriate value as per the state where the applicant resides and should be sworn preferably before the 1st class Judicial Magistrate or Executive Magistrate. 2) The next step in the name change process is to publish a notification in the Gazette of India. The Gazette of India is a publication of the Government of India that contains official government notifications, including name change notifications. The notification should be in the prescribed format and published in at least two local newspapers. 3) After publishing the notification in the Gazette of India, an application shall be filed along with all these documents to the concerned authorities for information and necessary corrections in the records. The applicant may also need to provide additional documents, such as a copy of the Gazette notification, publication in a newspaper, and a copy of the affidavit for updating the records. It is essential to follow the correct procedure to ensure that the name correction is recognized by the concerned authorities.
Posted On 03-Nov-2025
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