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Change of Name Ad in Newspaper — Complete Guide, Formats & Rates 2026

The one most crucial thing in changing name in India is the change of name ad in newspaper. Be it the change of name after marriage or the error in spelling, change of surname or change of name in the passport, Aadhaar, PAN, or even in the educational certificates, when you advertise your name change advertisement in newspaper, a record of the name change is made and is recognized by the government departments, courts, banks and even in educational institutions.

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In Mumbai and Maharashtra, newspaper ad for name change would have to be normally published in one English daily which is widely circulated and one local newspaper in Marathi language before Gazette notification can be made complete.

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Legal Requirement

Why a Change of Name Ad in Newspaper Is Required in India

The newspaper advertisement for name change is not a mere formality, but a legal and procedure requirement in several cases.

Gazette Notification (Mandatory)

In your name change application, The Gazette (central or state) would need evidence of change of name advertisement in newspaper in two papers in the Gazette — one is the English and the other is regional language stating that there has been a change of name. The gazette name change notification Maharashtra will not be granted without these clippings.

Passport Name Change (Mandatory)

Passport plus Gazette and affidavit of passport name change RPO Mumbai needs name change newspaper ad for passport and Gazette. The passport name change newspaper advertisement should be a compliant one and must be the same in both papers and it should have old name, new name and address.

Name Change After Marriage

A name change newspaper ad after marriage Mumbai Maharashtra is an advertisement that is used to adopt the surname of a spouse or to change back to a maiden name. Banks, employers, and insurers usually demand this advertisement as evidence together with the marriage certificate.

Aadhaar / PAN / KYC Updates

A name change advertisement for Aadhaar PAN update newspaper is usually accompanied by an affidavit to facilitate hassle-free processing, and most banks insist on a paper notice where a major change of name by KYC is to be done.

School / College Certificate Correction

Before making changes to marksheets and degrees, boards and universities usually require a change of name newspaper ad for school college certificate with Gazette and affidavit.

Minor's Name Change

In a minor name change ad in newspaper Mumbai, the parents or guardians place the advertisement on behalf of the child to get admission in school, to have corrections to the birth certificate or to take out passports.

Bank / Employment / Insurance Records

Just a paper advertisement for name change and affidavit is now commonly demanded by Human resource departments, Banks and insurers in changing their records in Mumbai.

Process Guide

Complete Name Change Process — Newspaper Ad to Gazette (Mumbai 2026)

Step 2 of the entire name change process is usually to publish a change of name in newspaper.

Step	Action	Where	Time
1	Execute a name change affidavit on stamp paper	Notary / Stamp vendor, Mumbai	1 day
2	Publish name change ads in newspaper (Eng + Reg.)	Public Notice Ads.com	1–2 days
3	Apply for Gazette notification	Dept. of Publication / State Gazette	2–4 weeks
4	Receive Gazette copy	Gazette portal / Govt. Press	2–4 weeks
5	Submit Affidavit + Ad + Gazette to authorities	Passport, bank, school, employer	As needed

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Step-by-Step Guide

How to Publish a Name Change Ad in Newspaper — Mumbai 2026

Prepare Your Details

Record your previous name, new name, name of the father/husband, address in Mumbai as it is, and the reason why you need to change (marriage, correction, numerology, etc.).

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Add your information (gazette, passport, school, bank) to WhatsApp. Public Notice Ads writes your newspaper name change ad in English, Marathi, Hindi or bi-lingual without additional fee.

Choose Your Newspapers

In Gazette and passport, two papers are required — one in English (e.g. Times of India) and one in Marathi (e.g. Maharashtra Times or Loksatta) in Maharashtra.

Approve Draft & Confirm Publication Date

Check your newspaper advertisement name change, date, and pay through UPI, NEFT or card.

Name Change Ad Published

Your name change advertisement in newspaper will be published in newspaper in 1–2 business days and e-paper or scan will be shared on the same day.

Receive Original Clippings by Courier

You can get physical clippings delivered to your Mumbai address within 2–3 days and submit them to Gazette, passport and bank.

Proceed with Gazette Notification (Optional Add‑on)

Apply with affidavit + ads, Gazette online or with a helping hand, when published, the name change is legalized completely.

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Sample Formats

Name Change Ad Sample Formats — Newspaper Advertisement 2026

Such sample texts in name change newspaper ad samples are as expected of authority; customize it to your specifics.

Format 1: General Name Change Ad in Newspaper (English)

PUBLIC NOTICE — CHANGE OF NAME

I, [OLD FULL NAME], son/daughter/wife of [Father's/Husband's Name], residing at [Full Address, Mumbai, Maharashtra – PIN], hereby give notice that I have changed my name from [OLD NAME] to [NEW NAME] with effect from [Date]. Henceforth I shall be known as [NEW NAME] for all purposes.

Sd/- [Signature] Name: [NEW NAME] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Place: Mumbai

Format 2: Name Change After Marriage — Newspaper Ad

PUBLIC NOTICE — NAME CHANGE AFTER MARRIAGE

I, [OLD NAME (Maiden Name)], daughter of [Father's Name], residing at [Address, Mumbai], have changed my name to [NEW NAME (Married Name)] after my marriage to [Husband's Name] solemnized on [Date] at [Place]. Henceforth I shall be known as [NEW NAME] for all legal, official, and personal purposes.

Sd/- [Signature] [NEW NAME] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Place: Mumbai

Format 3: Name Change Newspaper Ad for Passport (RPO‑Friendly)

PUBLIC NOTICE — CHANGE OF NAME (PASSPORT)

I, [OLD FULL NAME], bearing Passport No. [XXXXXXXX], son/daughter/wife of [Father's/Husband's Name], residing at [Full Address, Mumbai, Maharashtra – PIN], hereby give public notice that I have changed my name from [OLD NAME] to [NEW NAME]. This change of name is for all official purposes including passport and travel documents.

Sd/- [Signature] [NEW NAME] Contact: [Phone] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Place: Mumbai

Format 4: Minor Name Change Ad in Newspaper

PUBLIC NOTICE — CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR)

We, [Parent/Guardian Name 1] and [Parent/Guardian Name 2], parents/legal guardians of [Child's OLD NAME], aged [Age] years, residing at [Address, Mumbai, Maharashtra], hereby give public notice that we have changed our child's name from [OLD NAME] to [NEW NAME] with effect from [Date]. Henceforth our child shall be known as [NEW NAME] for all purposes.

Sd/- [Signatures of Parents/Guardians] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Place: Mumbai

Format 5: Marathi Newspaper Name Change Ad Sample

सार्वजनिक सूचना — नाव बदल जाहिरात

मी, [OLD FULL NAME IN MARATHI], रा. [Address in Marathi, Mumbai, Maharashtra], याद्वारे जाहीर करतो/करते की माझे नाव [OLD NAME IN MARATHI] येथून [NEW NAME IN MARATHI] असे बदलले आहे. आजपासून मी सर्व व्यवहारांसाठी [NEW NAME IN MARATHI] या नावाने ओळखला/ओळखली जाईन.

सही: [Signature] नाव: [NEW NAME IN MARATHI] दिनांक: [DD/MM/YYYY] ठिकाण: मुंबई

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Newspapers & Rates

Recommended Newspapers & Name Change Ad Rates — Mumbai 2026

Indicative charges per a 30–60 word ad in newspaper for name change; the actual price will be determined by the number of words and the edition.

Newspaper	Language	Mumbai / MH Editions	Typical Rate (2026)	Best For
Times of India	English	Mumbai City / Suburban / All MH	₹350–₹600	Gazette, passport, banks, courts
Maharashtra Times	Marathi	Mumbai / Pune / Nashik / Aurangabad	₹200–₹350	Gazette regional, boards, local offices
Hindustan Times	English	Mumbai	₹400–₹700	Corporate, NRIs, passport
Loksatta	Marathi	Mumbai / Konkan	₹180–₹320	SSC/HSC board, local authorities
Navbharat Times	Hindi	Mumbai	₹220–₹380	Hindi‑speaking applicants
Mid‑Day	English	Mumbai	₹280–₹460	General name change ads in newspaper
Sakal	Marathi	Pune / Nashik / Aurangabad	₹180–₹300	Interior Maharashtra applications
Indian Express	English	Mumbai / Pune	₹340–₹580	Banks, passport, Gazette
TOI + MT Combo	Eng + Mar	Mumbai	From ₹649	Gazette + passport (two papers in one package)

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Free Download

Free Download — Name Change Ad Formats & Samples 2026

Ready-made name change newspaper advertisement format Maharashtra free download package, or WhatsApp Public Notice Ads — Download ready-to-use name change newspaper advertisement format in 1 hour:

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General Name Change (English) — Gazette, banks, general records

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Marathi Name Change Format — Regional Gazette, SSC/HSC boards

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Marriage Name Change — English + Marathi, passport and KYC

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Name Change Ad for Passport — RPO‑oriented

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Minor Name Change — English + Marathi school/passport formats

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Spelling Correction / Name Correction Ads

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Surname Change / Abandonment Ads

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Hindi Name Change Ad Format

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Bilingual (English + Marathi) combined notice

All of them are in PDF/Word, and bilingual when necessary.

Inclusions	Basic	Standard ⭐	Complete
Newspaper Publication (1 paper)	✅	✅	✅
2nd Newspaper (English + Marathi combo)	—	✅	✅
Free Draft (English + Marathi)	✅	✅	✅
Digital Proof on Publication Day	✅	✅	✅
Courier of Original Clippings (Mumbai)	—	✅	✅ (Pan‑India)
Gazette Application Assistance	—	—	✅
Notarized Affidavit Arrangement	—	—	✅
Publication Timeline	1–2 days	1–2 days	Same / Next Day

Documents Checklist

Documents Required for Name Change Ad — Mumbai 2026

Normal conditions to request a change of name advertisement in newspaper booking:

Document	Required For	Notes
Old Name (as on ID proof)	All cases	Exactly as printed on existing documents
New Name	All cases	Final spelling to be used everywhere
Father's / Husband's Name	Gazette, passport formats	Included in notice body
Current Address (Mumbai)	All notice formats	Full address with PIN
Reason for Name Change (optional)	Marriage, correction, numerology	Sometimes reflected briefly in the ad
ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport)	Gazette + passport‑oriented ads	Clear scanned copy via WhatsApp or email
Existing Affidavit (if ready)	Gazette application, some passports	Public Notice Ads can help prepare if you don't have it

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions — Name Change Ad in Newspaper Mumbai 2026

What is a name change ad in newspaper and why is it needed? ⌄

A name change ad in newspaper is a public declaration that a person has changed their old name to a new one. It is usually published in two newspapers and is required for passport updates, Gazette notification, Aadhaar/PAN changes, bank records, and academic documents. Authorities use this as public evidence of identity change.

How to publish a name change advertisement in newspaper in Mumbai? ⌄

Share your old name, new name, address, and purpose via WhatsApp or email. A draft is prepared within an hour. You choose newspapers (typically one English and one Marathi), approve the text, and make payment. The ad is published within 1–2 working days and clippings are delivered.

What is the correct name change ad format for passport? ⌄

A passport name change ad must include old name, new name, father’s/husband’s name, full address, and a declaration that the change applies to all official records. Passport offices require consistent details across both newspaper ads.

Can I get a name change newspaper ad sample format? ⌄

Yes, sample formats are available for general, marriage, passport, minor, and Marathi cases. You can edit them based on your details. Experts can also refine your draft to meet Gazette and passport requirements.

What is the cost of name change ad in Mumbai 2026? ⌄

Costs range from ₹350–₹600 in Times of India and ₹200–₹350 in Maharashtra Times. Combo packages (English + Marathi) offer affordable options that meet Gazette and passport requirements.

Which newspapers should I use for name change ads? ⌄

You should publish in one English newspaper (e.g., Times of India) and one regional newspaper (e.g., Maharashtra Times or Loksatta) to meet legal requirements.

What details must a name change newspaper ad contain? ⌄

It should include old name, new name, declaration statement, address, date, place, and signature. This format is accepted for passport, Aadhaar, PAN, and bank updates.

Do I need multiple language versions of the ad? ⌄

Usually English + Marathi is sufficient. Hindi can be added if required for wider reach or use outside Maharashtra.

Is Gazette notification required after newspaper ad? ⌄

Yes, in most cases Gazette notification is required after newspaper publication to complete the legal name change process.

Can I use the same ad for passport, bank, and school updates? ⌄

Yes, a properly drafted ad can be used across passport, bank, Aadhaar, PAN, and academic records, along with affidavit and Gazette.

Can NRIs publish name change ads? ⌄

Yes, NRIs can complete the entire process remotely via email/WhatsApp, including drafting, approval, payment, and receiving scanned copies.

What documents should I keep after publication? ⌄

Keep original newspaper clippings, e-paper PDFs, affidavit, and payment receipt. These serve as proof of your name change.

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