The Gazette route is broadly the same, but a child's name change carries extra requirements — guardian consent, school records, and more care. Here's a clear comparison.
For an adult, a name change is the person's own decision: they provide their documents, approve the draft, and apply. The Gujarat Gazette records the change as recognised proof, which they then use to update their records.
For a minor (under 18), the change is made by a parent or legal guardian on the child's behalf, with consent and the child's documents — birth certificate, school records and guardian ID. School and academic records are usually central, and deadlines around admissions and exams often drive the timing. The process is broadly the same, but with more safeguards.
The practical differences to plan around.
| Aspect | Minor (Under 18) | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Who applies | Parent or legal guardian | The person themselves |
| Consent | Guardian consent required | Own decision |
| Key documents | Birth certificate, school records, guardian ID | Own IDs and reason document |
| Records to align | School records often central | Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank, etc. |
| Timing driver | Admissions & exam deadlines | Personal need or purpose |
| Gazette route | Same, with safeguards | Normal |
The general picture. Your exact situation is confirmed after we review your documents.
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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.
