Straight answers on cost. We offer just two plans — Normal ₹3,000 and Express ₹5,500 — both all-inclusive of the same core documentation. The only difference is processing time. Below you'll see exactly what's covered, what's separate, and the full step-by-step timeline from payment to your printed Gazette copies.
Wondering what the fee actually covers? The complete Gujarat Gazette name change guide explains each stage these charges pay for — affidavit, newspaper advertisement, filing and publication.
⏱️ Processing up to 45–60 days
Acknowledgement number in 24–48 hrs after payment. Complete, careful handling.
Choose Normal⏱️ Processing usually up to 30 days
Acknowledgement number in 24–48 hrs after payment. Same service, faster internal processing.
Choose Express*Newspaper advertisement charges are separate. See the full breakdown below.
A Gujarat Gazette name change through Harsiddhi Services costs ₹3,000 for the Normal plan and ₹5,500 for the Express plan. Both prices are all-inclusive of exactly the same core work — government fees, e-stamp, affidavit drafting, notary, document preparation, application filing and courier. The only cost that sits outside these plans is the newspaper advertisement, which is billed at actual and depends on your city and chosen newspaper, and — in a few specific cases — an additional supporting affidavit.
The only difference between the two plans is processing time. The Normal plan is usually completed in around 45–60 days, while the Express plan is usually completed in up to 30 days. Express is faster because of our expedited internal processing and submission workflow — not because it receives any preferential treatment or priority from the Government. With both plans, you receive your Gazette application acknowledgement number within 24–48 hours after payment, and government publication timelines ultimately depend on government processing.
No line item is a surprise. Here is everything both packages cover — and the two things that are billed separately.
We tell you any separate charge before any work begins — you always approve it first.
Exactly the same complete service and the same inclusions. The only difference is processing time.
| Feature | Normal — ₹3,000 | Express — ₹5,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time | Up to 45–60 days | Usually up to 30 days |
| Acknowledgement number | Within 24–48 hrs after payment | Within 24–48 hrs after payment |
| Government fees & e-stamp | Included | Included |
| Affidavit drafting & notary | Included | Included |
| Complete document preparation | Included | Included |
| Gazette application filing | Included | Included |
| Courier of printed Gazette copies | Included | Included |
| End-to-end assistance & support | Included | Included |
| Best for | No urgent deadline | Passport, visa, job or bank deadline |
Note: Express is faster only because of our expedited internal processing and submission workflow — it does not receive any preferential approval or priority from the Government. Actual government publication timing depends on government processing.
Exactly what happens from the moment you confirm to the day your printed Gazette copies arrive at your door.
Once you confirm you wish to proceed, we generate and email a GST Tax Invoice to your registered email address.
You pay a ₹1,000 security amount against the GST invoice. A payment link or details are shared by email.
Our team prepares your affidavit draft based on the information and documents you provide.
We send the draft by Email or WhatsApp. Please check every detail carefully and confirm once it's correct.
After your approval, we prepare the affidavit on the required e-Stamp and complete the notary process.
A clear scanned copy of the notarized affidavit is shared with you for your records.
We prepare the complete Gazette application, arrange all supporting documents and prepare the required True Copy documents.
Before the application is submitted, the remaining balance shown in your GST invoice is paid via a request sent to your email.
Once the remaining payment is received, we submit your Gazette application to the Government.
Within 24–48 hours after the final payment, you receive your Gazette Application Acknowledgement Number.
Our team checks the Government Gazette publication status twice every working day (Mon–Sat) to catch yours the moment it's live.
As soon as your Gazette is published, we immediately send the official digital Gazette copy (PDF) by Email or WhatsApp.
We courier three printed copies to your address: 1 premium copy on 250 GSM photo paper, plus 2 standard-paper copies with our "True Copy" stamp.
For most name-change cases, a newspaper advertisement is part of the process. We keep it out of the package price for a simple reason: it is a genuine third-party cost that we cannot fix in advance, because it varies. Rolling a made-up "average" into the fee would either overcharge some people or leave others short — so we bill it at actual and tell you the expected amount before you commit.
The newspaper cost depends on a few practical factors:
Before we proceed, we confirm the exact newspaper cost with you so there is no guesswork. If you'd like an estimate for your specific city, just ask — it takes us a minute to give you a realistic figure.
Transparent pricing is not a slogan for us; it's how we keep your trust and earn your referral.
You know the full expected cost — package plus newspaper — before any work starts.
Any additional document, like a joint affidavit, is explained and approved by you first.
Government charges are included in the package. There is no separate "convenience" or hidden fee.
Two minutes on WhatsApp or a phone call is all it takes to get a precise, all-in figure for your case.
What you want changed, and where you'll use the Gazette (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, etc.).
A quick look confirms whether any additional affidavit applies to your situation.
Package price plus expected newspaper cost — one clear figure, before any work begins.
Prefer to work it out yourself first? The Gazette Case Builder asks six short questions and shows your document readiness and indicative fee before you speak to anyone.
We are absolutely clear about pricing — before any work begins. Our plans are all-inclusive: ₹3,000 (Normal) and ₹5,500 (Express) cover the affidavit, e-stamp, notary, application, filing, government charges, tracking, and three printed copies couriered to you — with a GST invoice for every payment. Only two things ever sit outside the plan, and both are told to you upfront, in writing, in your very first quote: the newspaper advertisement (where applicable — billed at the newspaper's own rate, only after your approval), and, in some cases, additional affidavits where a case genuinely needs more than the standard one. No third thing appears later. Ever.
And the difference you can verify with your own eyes: we are a local, Gujarat-based consultancy — head office at K-117, Hare Krishna Complex, Chhani Jakatnaka Circle, Vadodara. If you want to meet us, walk in and meet us (Mon–Sat, 10–7). A government-approved CSC (ID: 136237240013), GST-registered (24ETLPP2031J1ZM), with a named consultant, public Google reviews and a written guarantee. Anonymous ₹999 websites offer none of that — because none of it survives contact with an unhappy customer.
So be aware: if a price sounds impossibly low, the rest of it hasn't been told to you yet. Get every "all-inclusive" claim in writing — from us, and from anyone else you talk to.
The plan price is the same for everyone — what differs by situation is which of the two exclusions applies, and whether anything extra is genuinely needed. Here's the honest picture for the cases we handle most:
| Your situation | Plan price | What else applies |
|---|---|---|
| Single adult — spelling correction or new name | ₹3,000 Normal / ₹5,500 Express | Newspaper ad where applicable. Nothing else in a standard case |
| Surname change after marriage — with marriage certificate | ₹3,000 / ₹5,500 | Newspaper ad where applicable |
| Surname change after marriage — no marriage certificate | ₹3,000 / ₹5,500 | Newspaper ad + a joint husband–wife affidavit (quoted upfront, in writing) |
| Name change after divorce | ₹3,000 / ₹5,500 | Newspaper ad where applicable; occasionally an additional affidavit depending on documents |
| Minor child (school records, certificates) | ₹3,000 / ₹5,500 per child | Newspaper ad where applicable; parental consent documentation reviewed upfront |
| Two or more family members together | Per person — each needs their own application and Gazette entry | Newspaper ads as applicable; we coordinate the set so records stay consistent |
| NRI (USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia…) | ₹3,000 / ₹5,500 — same price, fully remote | Newspaper ad where applicable; any embassy/notary costs in your country are paid there, not to us |
Whatever your situation, the rule is the same: you get one written, all-in figure — plan plus every applicable extra — before we begin. If a case needs something this table doesn't show, you'll hear it from us first, not discover it later.
Print this, or keep it open on your phone. An honest operator answers all ten without hesitation — and the ₹999 pattern collapses at around question three:
Our answers to all ten are on this page, the refund policy, and the written guarantee — and we'll happily repeat them in writing on WhatsApp before you pay a rupee. Ask the same of anyone else quoting you. Reviewed and updated: 30 July 2026.
The money questions people ask us most. Still unsure? Call or WhatsApp any time.
Tell us what you need and where you'll use the Gazette. We'll give you one honest figure — no pressure, no hidden charges.
Call: +91 70692 98711 / +91 94267 80195 · Email support@gujaratgazette.com
Normal plan: your Gujarat Gazette within 60 days. Express (extraordinary Gazette): within 30 days — counted from the date full payment is received and your application number is generated. Nobody can fix the Government Press’s exact publication date, so instead of a promise we cannot keep, we give you a real remedy: if we miss the window you get a full refund of everything you paid us — and we still complete your Gazette at no further service charge. In practice most of our filed gazettes publish within about 15 days of filing; the 60/30-day windows are your written safety net. The guarantee is issued in writing with your quote.
