Draft an affidavit stating your old name, new name, reason for change, address, and declaration of truth
Get the affidavit notarized by a notary public
Prepare a newspaper advertisement announcing the name change
Publish the notice in two newspapers, usually one local language paper and one English paper
Keep original copies of the newspaper clippings
Prepare the required application form for gazette publication
Attach self-attested copies of identity proof, address proof, affidavit, and newspaper clippings
Attach passport-size photographs if required
Pay the prescribed government fee or publication charge
Submit the application and documents to the concerned government gazette office or department
Verify whether your state or country requires online submission, physical submission, or both
Follow up for any correction or additional document requested by the office
Obtain the gazette notification once it is published
Keep multiple copies of the gazette notification for future use
Use the gazette notification to update name in passport, Aadhaar, PAN, bank, and other records