Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Change Your Name in Maharashtra Gazette (2025)

Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Change Your Name in Maharashtra Gazette (2025)

Marriage marks a fresh chapter in life, and for many, it also means adopting a new surname or updating their name. In Maharashtra, the official and legally accepted way to do this is through Gazette publication. Once your name is published in the Gazette, it becomes valid for all government and official records, including Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, bank accounts, and more. Here’s how you can complete your name change easily through our service:

✅ Step-by-Step Name Change Process 1. Submit the Online Form Select “Change in Name (Marriage)” on our website and fill in your personal details. 2. Make a Secure Online Payment Pay the applicable government charges along with our service fee safely online. 3. Receive Affidavit Format & Document Checklist We email you the affidavit format and a complete list of required documents. 4. Share Your Documents Send scanned copies of your PAN card, Aadhaar card, marriage certificate, photographs, and signed affidavit via email or WhatsApp. 5. Application Submission by Our Team Our experts submit your Gazette application on your behalf. 6. Gazette Publication Your name change is published in the Maharashtra Gazette within 10 days, provided all documents are accurate.

7. Get Your Gazette Copy We deliver the official Gazette copy to you for future reference and record updates.

📄 Documents Required     

PAN Card Aadhaar Card Marriage Certificate (if available) Passport-size photographs Affidavit (format provided by us)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions Is newspaper publication required for marriage name change? No. In Maharashtra, Gazette publication alone is sufficient. Can I change only my surname? Yes. You may update only your surname or choose to change your full name. How long does the process take? Typically 10 days, though it may extend to 15–17 days due to holidays or verification delays.

📌 Final Note Marriage begins a new journey—make your new name legally recognised with a hassle-free Gazette name change process handled completely online by our team. Apply today and get your Maharashtra Gazette name change completed in as little as 10 days.