You can absolutely pursue a Gujarat Gazette yourself. Here's an honest comparison of the DIY route versus using a consultancy like ours — including where self-filing commonly goes wrong.
Let's be upfront: a Gujarat Gazette name change is something you can pursue on your own. The affidavit, notary, newspaper advertisement and filing are all steps an individual can complete. If your case is simple, your documents are consistent, and you have the time to learn the process, the DIY route is a legitimate choice.
A consultancy like ours adds value in a specific way: we've handled many cases, so we get the drafting right for your intended purpose, sequence the updates sensibly, and help avoid the small mistakes that cause holds and re-work — a name that doesn't match the target document, a wrong affidavit, a missed newspaper step. Where your case is genuinely simple, we'll say so; we'd rather earn trust than oversell.
An honest look at the trade-offs.
| Aspect | Doing It Yourself | Using a Consultancy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lower out-of-pocket | Service fee on top of costs |
| Your time | You handle every step | We handle preparation & filing |
| Drafting risk | On you to get it right | Drafted for your intended purpose |
| Sequencing updates | You plan the order | We guide the order |
| Handling problems | You resolve holds yourself | We help avoid and resolve them |
| Best for | Simple, consistent cases with time | Complex cases or tight deadlines |
The general picture. Your exact situation is confirmed after we review your documents.
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Describe your situation and we'll tell you frankly whether it's simple enough to do yourself or whether help is genuinely worth it.
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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.
