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.
⏱️ Delivered within 60 working days
Acknowledgement number in 24–48 hrs after payment. Complete, careful handling.
Choose Normal⏱️ Delivered within 30 working 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 within Gujarat. 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 completed within 60 working days, while the Express plan is completed within 30 working days. Express is faster because of our expedited internal processing and, where your case suits it, filing in the Government's Extra Ordinary category — 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.
The figures ₹300, ₹1,000 and ₹2,500 above are the Government's publication fee for different Gazette categories. They are not our prices, and they are not added on top. Whichever Government fee applies to your case is already inside your ₹3,000 or ₹5,500.
| Item | In ₹3,000 & ₹5,500? |
|---|---|
| Government Gazette publication fee (₹300 / ₹1,000 / ₹2,500, by category) Paid to: Government Press | ✅ Included |
| E-stamp Paid to: Government (stamp duty) | ✅ Included |
| Affidavit drafting + notary Paid to: Notary | ✅ Included |
| Document check, application, filing, tracking Paid to: Harsiddhi Services | ✅ Included |
| Soft copy within 2 working days of publication + 3 printed copies by courier (free anywhere in Gujarat; outside Gujarat at actual cost, told upfront) Paid to: Harsiddhi Services | ✅ Included |
| Newspaper notice (only where your case needs one) Paid to: The newspaper | Separate — at the newspaper's own rate, only after you approve it |
| Additional affidavit (some cases only) Paid to: Notary | Separate — told to you in writing before any work begins |
Government fees as set by the Gujarat Government Resolution dated 5 October 2024 (linked above). Which category applies to you is explained in Gujarat Gazette fees by Annexure. Last updated: 3 October 2026.
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 | Within 60 working days | Within 30 working 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 (within Gujarat) | 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 advance (not refundable once drafting starts) 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 (free anywhere in Gujarat; outside Gujarat at actual cost, told upfront): 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 (free anywhere in Gujarat; outside Gujarat at actual cost, told upfront) — 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.
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Tell us your situation — we reply on WhatsApp, usually the same working day, with the exact documents, fee and timeline.
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.
