{"id":473,"date":"2026-04-25T11:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=473"},"modified":"2026-04-25T11:56:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:26:42","slug":"name-change-after-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/name-change-after-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Process for Name Change after Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you married recently and want to change name after marriage?In India, many people choose to change their name after marriage. You can take your spouse\u2019s surname or use a combined name. It shows your new marital status. But to make it official, you need to follow legal process. In this blog, we will discuss how to change name after marriage in India, required documents and other important details you need to know.<\/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-6a01fcb743bda\" ><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-6a01fcb743bda\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a01fcb743bda\"><\/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\/04\/25\/name-change-after-marriage\/#Is_it_necessary_to_change_name_after_marriage\" title=\"Is it necessary to change name after marriage\">Is it necessary to change name after marriage<\/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\/04\/25\/name-change-after-marriage\/#Name_Change_Procedure_After_Marriage\" title=\"Name Change Procedure After Marriage\">Name Change Procedure After Marriage<\/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\/04\/25\/name-change-after-marriage\/#Affidavit_for_name_change_after_marriage\" title=\"Affidavit for name change after marriage\">Affidavit for name change after marriage<\/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\/04\/25\/name-change-after-marriage\/#Documents_Required_for_Name_Change_After_Marriage\" title=\"Documents Required for Name Change After Marriage\">Documents Required for Name Change After Marriage<\/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\/04\/25\/name-change-after-marriage\/#Fees_for_change_of_name_after_marriage\" title=\"Fees for change of name after marriage\">Fees for change of name after marriage<\/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\/04\/25\/name-change-after-marriage\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_necessary_to_change_name_after_marriage\"><\/span>Is it necessary to change name after marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it is not necessary to change name after marriage. It is optional. If you choose to take your spouse\u2019s surname, you need to follow a legal process. This helps your new name get accepted in documents like passport, Aadhaar, bank records, and voter ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_Change_Procedure_After_Marriage\"><\/span>Name Change Procedure After Marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Create an Affidavit for Name Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in name change after marriage process is to prepare an affidavit. This is legal document declaring your intent to change your name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What the affidavit should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your old name (maiden name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your new name (married name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reason for the change (e.g., marriage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spouse\u2019s name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration that both names belong to the same person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Print this on non-judicial stamp paper. Get it notarized by Notary Public. If you are married women, mention marriage details like date and place. If you don\u2019t have a marriage certificate, this affidavit serves as basic proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Publish a Newspaper Advertisement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the name change public, you must place ads in two newspapers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>One local (in a regional language)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One national (in English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ad content should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Old name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spouse\u2019s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement that the name has changed after marriage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though objections are rare, this step fulfills a public notice requirement and helps in legal transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Gazette Notification \u2013 Final Step<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gazette Notification is the final and most legally valid proof of your name change after marriage. It is issued by the Central or State Government\u2019s Gazette Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandatory for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Government employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Highly recommended for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Everyone else (to avoid any document mismatch issues)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Procedure for a name change after marriage through Gazette Publication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Submit written request due to the wedding to the <a href=\"https:\/\/egazette.gov.in\/(S(42v0ysera4vpcfolqxylfhs3))\/default.aspx\">Gazette department<\/a>, along with copy of the marriage certificate and proof of address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send your supporting documents for name change after marriage by registered mail to the concerned department for verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask the department to include the information in the next issue of the Gazette.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within 15 to 20 working days, Gazette notification will be delivered to your address via registered mail. This can be used to prove that you have changed your name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place ad in two local newspapers\/dailies announcing the name change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your name appears in the Gazette, it becomes legally valid across all institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affidavit_for_name_change_after_marriage\"><\/span><b>Affidavit for name change after marriage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF NAME AFTER MARRIAGE [FEMALE]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I, [Full Name], daughter of [Father&#8217;s Name] and wife of [Husband&#8217;s Name], aged [Age], residing at [Residential Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That my maiden name is [Maiden Name].<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That I got married to [Husband&#8217;s Name] on [Date of Marriage] at [Place of Marriage] vide marriage certificate having number [Marriage Certificate Number], dated [Date of Issuance], issued by [Issuing Authority].<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After marriage, my name is [Married Name].<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That in my marriage certificate, both my maiden name and the name of my husband are stated.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That my Aadhar number is [Aadhar Number], which remains the same before and after marriage.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That my PAN number is [PAN Number], which remains the same before and after marriage.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That the said expanded initial (Name), namely, [Expanded Name], may kindly be treated as the first name, [First Name], may be treated as the middle name, and [Last Name] as the last name.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I state that [Maiden Name] and [Present Name] are the names of one and the same person, which is myself.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>I am executing this declaration to be submitted to the concerned authorities for the change of my name in the membership database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hereby state that whatever is stated hereinabove is true to the best of my knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Signature of Deponent] [Date]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Affix Passport Size Photograph)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Witnesses:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Witness 1 Name]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Witness 2 Name]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Affix Passport Size Photograph)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enclosure:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The affidavit has to be sworn before a Notary Public.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The photograph of the Deponent should be pasted on the affidavit and attested by the Notary Public with their signature and rubber stamps.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies of Aadhar card, PAN card, and Marriage Certificate should be attached.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Name_Change_After_Marriage\"><\/span>Documents Required for Name Change After Marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need at various stages of the name change procedure after marriage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Affidavit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of old name (like Aadhaar, Passport, PAN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport-sized photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage Certificate (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Newspaper Ad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No documents required, but you need to write the correct ad content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Gazette Notification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Notarized affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original newspaper clippings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gazette application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport-sized photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage Certificate (optional but helpful)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_for_change_of_name_after_marriage\"><\/span><b>Fees for change of name after marriage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are fees for change of name after marriage:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><b>Affidavit: <\/b>Prepare affidavit with your old name, new name, address, and reason. Cost is about \u20b910 (stamp paper).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Newspaper Advertisement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span>You publish your name change in two newspapers (one English and one local). Cost is around Rs 750 to Rs 1000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Gazette Publication:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span>Final step is publishing name change in official gazette. Cost is about Rs 750 to Rs 900.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<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>Is it necessary for a woman to change name after marriage 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>No, it is not necessary for a woman to change her name after marriage in India. It is entirely a matter of personal choice and convention. Legally, a woman can retain her maiden name, adopt her husband&#8217;s surname or choose to hyphenate.<\/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>How much time it will take to change name after marriage 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>Procedure for name change takes 2-3 months.<\/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>Is it mandatory to update the name on the Aadhaar card after marriage?<\/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>It is not mandatory to update your name on Aadhaar after marriage. But many people choose to change their surname. If you want your new name to be official, you should update it in your documents.<\/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\": \"Is it necessary for a woman to change name after marriage in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>No, it is not necessary for a woman to change her name after marriage in India. It is entirely a matter of personal choice and convention. 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If you want your new name to be official, you should update it in your documents.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"Also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/06\/21\/how-to-make-affidavit-for-name-change\/\">Make affidavit for name change<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/05\/20\/passport-name-change\/\">Passport name change<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/08\/03\/aadhar-card-name-change-after-marriage\/\">Aadhar name change update after marriage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/itzeazy-how-to-book.webp\" alt=\"kasturi nagar RTO -order\" class=\"wp-image-11092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To avail services online, you can book order online. 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