A name change touches many authorities, and each has its own rules. These guides explain what each authority does and how a name change or correction interacts with it — with links to verify on the official portals.
The name-update limit, exception handling, and how a Gazette is used as proof of identity.
Read guideName mismatches, blank surnames and FNU — and how a Gazette supports your application.
Read guideCorrecting a UAN/PF name, why employer attestation is often needed, and the Gazette's role.
Read guideVoter ID (EPIC) name corrections and changes, and the supporting proof needed.
Read guideSchool-certificate name corrections, why deadlines matter, and guardian consent.
Read guideDriving licence name corrections and changes through the Parivahan system.
Read guideHow the foundational birth record is corrected, and how a name change interacts.
Read guideHow a marriage certificate supports a name change — and what to do without one.
Read guideRegistration name updates for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and advocates.
Read guideTell us your situation and we'll explain exactly which records to update and in what order — and whether a Gazette is needed.
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Changing your name? We publish it in the Gujarat Gazette, start to finish — ₹3,000 all-inclusive (Express ₹5,500), published within 60 working days or a 100% refund.
Normal plan: your published Gujarat Gazette within 60 working days. Express: within 30 working days — counted from the working day after full payment is received and your application number is generated, and we confirm your exact end date in writing. Working days are days the Gazette Department, Rajkot is open; Sundays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays and Government of Gujarat public holidays are not counted. If we miss your window you get a 100% refund of your invoice within 24 hours — no deduction for the Government fee, e-stamp, notary or drafting — and we still deliver your Gazette at no further service charge. In practice most of our filed gazettes publish within about 15 days of filing. The full terms are sent with your quote, before you pay.
