Prepare an affidavit for name change on non-judicial stamp paper
Get the affidavit notarized
Publish name change advertisements in two newspapers, one local and one national or regional
Collect copies of the newspaper advertisements
Prepare a request application for gazette publication
Attach required documents such as affidavit, ID proof, address proof, passport-size photographs, and newspaper clippings
Submit the application to the Department of Publication or the concerned gazette office
Pay the required gazette publication fee
Verify the application and documents if required by the office
Wait for the name change notification to be published in the official gazette
Obtain copies of the gazette notification after publication
Use the gazette copy for updating name in official records, bank accounts, passport, Aadhaar, PAN, and other documents