Gazette Office in Tamil Nadu

The Process of name change and making corrections in the existing name both are almost same and similar procedure to apply for Gazette Notification.  For Change of Name and to rectify the mistakes or wrong entries occurred in ID Proofs such as Passport, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Voter id etc., and educational certificates, property documents and in any other documents and by numerology reasons and by making corrections the procedure and process is same.  To apply for name change the address in all ID Proofs should be the same, if the ID Proofs showing multiple residential addresses will not consider for the process.  So the address should be the same in all ID Proofs.  So the Name Change Process is legally effective and very sensitive, so the particulars of information regarding certificates, ID Proofs or other related documents must give carefully.

Whenever you want to name change in Tamil Nadu, just follow the points given below:

Affidavit:

The first and most important thing you need to know is to go to the nearest notary and make an affidavit about the change in your name. In your affidavit, you need to give a valid and specific reason behind the name change. There are many reasons for which people change their names such as after marriage (especially women) and astrological or numerical cause. On the other hand, it has also been seen that some people also change their names by changing their name, that it brings good in their life and adds some letters in their name to bring some fate.


Placing Advertisement

Now, you have made the Affidavit, place an ad in the national newspaper for your name change in Tamil Nadu. Those who are married women, they should also mention the name of their husband and the permanent address in the notification.


Gazette Notification

To publish your name in the official gazette of your state, you will need to follow the steps given:

First of all, you need to go to your local government press or department that appears after the gazette notification.

Now, collect two copies of 'Deed Changing Surname Form' and fill it with all necessary and valid details carefully.

Go and get the contact number of the authorized person of the department and ask for help for the gazette notification.


Gazette Office Address

Here is the address of Gazette office in Tamil Nadu - 110, Anna Salai, Chintadripet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002, India

Documents Required

a. One Passport Size color recent photographs
b. ID Proof
c. Address Proof
d. Affidavit
e. Required forms etc. as prescribed.
f. Advertisement in one National Newspaper

Frequently Asked Questions on Name Change in Tamil Nadu

1. Who can name change in Tamil Nadu?
Anyone who is a citizen of India whether staying in India or abroad can change his / her name.

2. Can I change my name to my educational certificates?
70% of the comments are the same questions. Please note that CBSE / ICSE/State Boards do change names in certificates even if you have a Gazette published. They need a Court Order from your District Court. Obtaining this Order is very difficult and is almost impossible.

3. What is the use of name change publication in Gazette?
If you have changed your name then you have to complete the legal process for the same. Name in your educational certificates and Birth Certificate do not change once they are issued. Other documents e.g. Passport, VoterID, Driving License, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Bank Account, etc. you can obtain with a new name. However, if you submit your education certificate then you have to provide a copy of your Gazette and accordingly, a new name will be considered.

4. Can I add/change the surname with my name?
To add a surname, your father/brother/mother must be using the surname then only you can else not. e.g. your name is Rakesh Kumar and you want to add "Sharma" as your surname. You can do this subject to your father/brother/mother must be using "Sharma" as their surname. If not using but you want to use and your caste is Brahmin then affidavit should be countersigned by Tehsildar/SDM.

5. Can I remove my surname?
Yes. Suppose your name is Rakesh Prasad Tiwari and you want to remove your surname "Tiwari". You can do this through the Gazette name change process.

6. I am a minor i.e. below 18 years old? Can I change my name?
Yes. You can. Application by your father/mother/guardian to be submitted.

7. Can I change my name for more than one time?
No. Legally it is not permissible to change name more than once.

8. How can I change the name or correct spellings of my father/mother's name in education certificates?
Sometimes you see that there is either spelling mistake or entirely different name in your education certificate /PAN etc. This can be received by publishing the same in Gazette. This type of publication in the Gazette is called "Public Notice". It is costlier because government fee is more and the newspaper advertisement is costly.

9. After name change can I apply for Government Job with a new name?
Yes. Once your name change is published in gazette you can start writing a new name in all your job applications. If you are already a government employee then you have to intimate to your HR Dept. about this and get the name changed.

10. I am a government employee can I change my name?
Yes. You can change your name by publishing in the Gazette of India.

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