{"id":5822,"date":"2026-01-23T18:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=5822"},"modified":"2026-01-24T13:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:43:11","slug":"birth-certificate-name-change-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/birth-certificate-name-change-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth Certificate Name Change Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to change name on birth certificate in Chennai? If yes, you can apply for name change or correction on your birth certificate through Chennai Municipal Corporation. The blog covers steps to change name on birth certificate in Chennai and requirements for it.<\/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-69e44f452d762\" ><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\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/23\/birth-certificate-name-change-chennai\/#How_to_change_name_on_birth_certificate_Chennai\" title=\"How to change name on birth certificate Chennai\">How to change name on birth certificate Chennai<\/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\/birth-certificate-name-change-chennai\/#Procedure_for_gazette_name_change\" title=\"Procedure for gazette name change\">Procedure for gazette 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\/birth-certificate-name-change-chennai\/#Documents_for_birth_certificate_name_correction_in_Chennai\" title=\"Documents for birth certificate name correction in Chennai\">Documents for birth certificate name correction in Chennai<\/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\/birth-certificate-name-change-chennai\/#Points_to_mention_in_newspaper_advertisement\" title=\"Points to mention in newspaper advertisement \">Points to mention in newspaper advertisement <\/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\/birth-certificate-name-change-chennai\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_certificate_name_change_Chennai\"><\/span>B<strong>irth certificate name change Chennai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following corrections or changes in name can be done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Correction of the father&#8217;s name on the birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correction of the mother&#8217;s name on the birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change of child name on a birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surname change on the birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove surname from birth certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_change_name_on_birth_certificate_Chennai\"><\/span>How to change name on birth certificate Chennai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the step to apply for name change on birth certificate in Chennai:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare written application addressed to the Registrar of Births and Deaths, Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mention clearly:\n<ul>\n<li>Existing (old) name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct \/ new name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasons for name inclusion or name correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach all supporting documents with the application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a notarized affidavit, if you are Including a name, or changing the name or surname on the birth certificate in Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Chennai municipal corporation office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the application and documents to the local officer of Births and Deaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The office will verify the documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If approved, get your updated birth certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_gazette_name_change\"><\/span><strong>Procedure for gazette name change<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Name Change Affidavit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to change name in the birth certificate in Chennai, you must first make  an affidavit for name change at local notary. It must mention your old name as it would appear on your birth certificate, your new name, and the reason for the name change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Publishing in Newspaper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to publish it in a newspaper. You must place an advertisement in two local publications, one in the regional language, and one in English, announcing your name change.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"274\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/name-chane-ad.jpg\" alt=\"News sample for how to change name in birth certificate chennai\" class=\"wp-image-5823\" title=\"Change of Name in Birth Certificate\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Publication of Name Change in India\u2019s Official Gazette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to publish name change in India\u2019s Official Gazette<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this gazette name change publication, you have to apply for birth certificate name change in Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_for_birth_certificate_name_correction_in_Chennai\"><\/span>Documents for <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;birth certificate name change Chennai&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15107,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:15856628},&quot;11&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2105636},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Roboto, sans-serif&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:9}\">birth certificate name correction in Chennai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the documents required for  birth certificate name change in Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Original copies of ads published in newspaper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attested Photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of address and identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopy of the &#8216;Deed changing name form&#8217; must be obtained from the Department of Publication&#8217;s Controller of Publication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application letter stating the name change<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_to_mention_in_newspaper_advertisement\"><\/span><strong>Points to mention in newspaper advertisement <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following things need to be mentioned in the newspaper advertisement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Changes to the applicant&#8217;s name <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant&#8217;s old name  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The date on which the client files the affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address in detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant&#8217;s Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The name of the notary who attested the document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant&#8217;s Father\/Name Husband&#8217;s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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\/2022\/03\/29\/mother-name-correction-in-birth-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mother Name Correction in Birth Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/03\/28\/father-name-correction-in-birth-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Father name correction in Birth Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-download-in-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birth certificate download in Chennai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><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 possible to correct spelling mistake on birth certificate?\n<\/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>Yes, you can correct spelling mistakes in the birth certificate.<\/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 add my name to a birth certificate in Chennai later?\n<\/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>Yes, you can add name in the birth certificate late. You will have to apply at Chennai municipal corporation. <\/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 name correction allowed after many years in Chennai?\n<\/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>Yes, birth certificate name correction is allowed at any age. <\/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 affidavit mandatory for birth certificate name correction in Chennai?\n<\/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>Yes  notarized affidavit is required for name inclusion or name change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Y<\/strong><\/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 long does the birth certificate name correction process take in Chennai?\n<\/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>The process takes 25 to 30 working days for birth certificate name correction in Chennai.<\/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 possible to correct spelling mistake on birth certificate?\n\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, you can correct spelling mistakes in the birth certificate.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can I add my name to a birth certificate in Chennai later?\n\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, you can add name in the birth certificate late. 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