{"id":11516,"date":"2026-01-23T23:41:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=11516"},"modified":"2026-01-24T00:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:16:07","slug":"how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make affidavit for name change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you want to change your name in India, the first step is to make name change affidavit. Affidavit is legal document that officially declares your old name and your new name. This is required to update records like Aadhaar, PAN card, passport, bank accounts or other government or financial documents. In this blog, we will explain how to draft name change affidavit with with samples of name change affidavit formats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e78d5f12f5e\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e78d5f12f5e\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e78d5f12f5e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change\/#What_is_affidavit_for_name_change\" title=\"What is affidavit for name change\">What is affidavit for name change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change\/#Why_do_people_change_name_In_India\" title=\"Why do people change name In India\">Why do people change name In India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change\/#How_to_make_affidavit_for_name_change\" title=\"How to make affidavit for name change\">How to make affidavit for name change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change\/#Name_change_affidavit_format\" title=\"Name change affidavit format\">Name change affidavit format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change\/#Sample_affidavit_for_name_change\" title=\"Sample affidavit for name change\">Sample affidavit for name change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_affidavit_for_name_change\"><\/span>What is affidavit for name change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An affidavit for name change is legal documents to make a declaration that a person want to change his \/her name to other name . It is used when you want to officially request for permission to change your name after marriage or if it is required to change name on passport or birth certificate. For any of the purpose affidavit should have the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Your full name:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is your current legal name, the one you want to change.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Father&#8217;s name or husband&#8217;s name (if you are married):<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span>Mention father name or husband name if married. This helps show family or marital details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reason for name change: The affidavit must clearly state why you are changing your name. Reason can be personal choice, marriage, divorce, or official requirement. Write reason in simple and clear words so authorities can understand request easily<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_change_name_In_India\"><\/span>Why do people change name In India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a list of reasons why people change name in India:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Marriage: Many people change last name after marriage to use spouse name and show family connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divorce: Some people return to old name after divorce to regain personal identity and move forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal choice: Some people do not like current name and choose new name that feels better to them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender identity: Transgender people change name to match true gender identity and feel comfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural or ethnic reasons: People change name to connect with culture, tradition, or family history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name simplification: Long or hard names are changed to simple names that are easy to spell and pronounce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional reasons: Actors, writers, or professionals use different names for career or public image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety or legal reasons: Some people change name to protect privacy or stay safe in difficult situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religious or spiritual reasons: Name change may happen after adopting new religious or spiritual path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh start: People change name to leave past problems and begin new phase of life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Every person has own reason for name change. These are common reasons, but personal situations may differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_affidavit_for_name_change\"><\/span>How to make affidavit for name change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make an affidavit for a name change, you need to follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Prepare the necessary information:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span>Decide current name and new name. Make sure spelling matches identity proofs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide your complete current address:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The affidavit should include your full current address, which should be the same as the address mentioned in your identity proofs.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affix passport size photograph:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attach recent passport size photograph of yourself to the affidavit. This helps in identification and verification purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print the affidavit on stamp paper:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span>Get stamp paper of required value (\u20b910 or \u20b920 as per state rules). Print affidavit using proper format from legal professional or court website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange for witnesses:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Find two witnesses who are of gazetted officer rank. They should be willing to sign the affidavit as witnesses to the name change. Their signatures should be accompanied by their official rubber stamp.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notarize the affidavit:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit the nearest notary office and have the affidavit notarized. The notary will verify your identity and witness the signing of the affidavit. This step adds legal authenticity to the document.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep copy of the affidavit:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure to save copy of the notarized affidavit for your records. It may be useful for future legal requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) seeking name change &#8211; File document for legal name change and get it attested by Indian High Commission or Embassy. Attestation makes the change valid and recognized<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_change_affidavit_format\"><\/span>Name change affidavit format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Name change affidavit should be drafted in the correct format to maintain accuracy and legality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Format of the affidavit to change the name<\/b><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I, [Your Name], S\/o [Father&#8217;s Name], Daughter of [Mother&#8217;s Name], aged around [Age] years, resident of [Residence Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That my name as per the records is [Previous Name].<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That I have changed my name to [New Name] on [Date of Change of Name].<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At present, all the records have my new name, [New Name].<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am getting a public notice published to this effect in the newspaper.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I state that [Previous Name] and [New Name] are the names of one and the same person, which is myself.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am writing this declaration to be submitted to the concerned authorities for the change of name.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hereby state that whatever is stated herein above is true to the best of my knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solemnly affirmed at [Place of Affirmation]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On this [Day] day of [Month] 20[Year]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Signature of the Applicant]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deponent<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VERIFICATION:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verified on this day [Date] at [Place] that the contents of the affidavit are true and correct, nothing material has been concealed, and no part of it is false.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deponent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_affidavit_for_name_change\"><\/span>Sample affidavit for name change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The few samples of affidavit for name change are given as per propose of name change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>1.Affidavit for name change after marriage<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After marriage, if you want to change your name then also you need name change affidavit. This affidavit is legal document that confirms the old name and the new name after marriage. It must be written in the correct format and filled with accurate details. Following the prescribed format is important, as authorities may reject the affidavit if there are errors or missing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The link provides the proper format for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eicmai.in\/external\/PublicPages\/WebsiteDisplay\/docs\/Name_change.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affidavit for name change after marriage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>2.Affidavit for name change in birth certificate<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to change or correct the name mentioned on a birth certificate, you need to submit name change affidavit. This affidavit acts as formal declaration requesting the correction of the name in official records. It is important to follow the official format and guidelines so that the change is legally valid and accepted by the concerned authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The link below provides the proper format for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbisgannaur.com\/pdf\/affidavit-for-name-change-student.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affidavit for name change in birth certificate<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the cost of gazetted name change in India? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Cost for publishing a name change in the gazette is \u20b9750 &#8211; \u20b9900 depending on whether a public notice is required or not. You can pay by cash, demand draft, or postal order.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I change my name without making an affidavit?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>In India, affidavit is mandatory to change your name. You cannot change your name legally without affidavit.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the cost of gazetted name change in India? \",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Cost for publishing a name change in the gazette is \u20b9750 - \u20b9900 depending on whether a public notice is required or not. 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