{"id":9547,"date":"2025-04-01T17:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=9547"},"modified":"2025-05-17T16:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T11:21:12","slug":"birth-certificate-name-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth Certificate Name Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking for the procedure for change in birth certificate name? There could be various reasons for birth certificate name change. If you are just married, divorced or adopted a new child. Or if there is any error or mistake, you need to apply for correction of name on birth certificate. We will show you how to get birth certificate with a name change<\/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-69e764ec447aa\" ><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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#Documents_required_for_birth_certificate_name_change\" title=\"Documents required for birth certificate name change\">Documents required for birth certificate name change<\/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\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#Procedure_to_change_name_in_birth_certificate\" title=\"Procedure to change name in birth certificate\">Procedure to change name in birth certificate<\/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\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#Processing_time_for_a_birth_certificate_name_change\" title=\"Processing time for a birth certificate name change\">Processing time for a birth certificate name change<\/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\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#Fees_required_for_a_birth_certificate_name_change\" title=\"Fees required for a birth certificate name change\">Fees required for a birth certificate 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\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#Websites_for_birth_certificate_name_change_in_India\" title=\"Websites for birth certificate name change in India\">Websites for birth certificate name change in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#What_is_affidavit_for_name_inclusion_in_birth_certificate\" title=\"What is affidavit for name inclusion in birth certificate?\">What is affidavit for name inclusion in birth certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#Can_we_correct_spelling_mistake_in_birth_certificate\" title=\"Can we correct spelling mistake in birth certificate?\">Can we correct spelling mistake in birth certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#How_to_write_a_letter_for_change_of_name_in_birth_certificate\" title=\"How to write a letter for change of name in birth certificate?\">How to write a letter for change of name in birth certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#How_do_I_change_my_name_in_my_birth_certificate\" title=\"How do I change my name in my birth certificate?\">How do I change my name in my birth certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/04\/01\/birth-certificate-name-change\/#How_can_I_correct_my_birth_certificate_spelling_in_India\" title=\"How can I correct my birth certificate spelling in India?\">How can I correct my birth certificate spelling in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_Certificate_Name_Change\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Birth Certificate Name Change<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A birth certificate is a vital document, and as a parent, you may need to update it for various reasons. Whether you want to make a&nbsp;change in birth certificate name, parent&#8217;s name addition in birth certificate, or correction of name on birth certificate, the process is simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who can apply for a birth certificate with a name change<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Minors:<\/strong> Parents or legal guardians can apply for name change on behalf of the child. In case minor is applying on their own, they can apply with guardian&#8217;s consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Adults:<\/strong> Individuals can apply for birth certificate name change on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong> &#8211; You can apply for name change in birth certificate only once in your lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons for changing the name in a birth certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons why a person wants to make a change in birth certificate name is given below:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Surname change due to marriage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If one dislikes his\/her current name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To avoid unnecessary complications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To change Sophisticated names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religious and Political motives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divorce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Astrological or Numerical reasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If one changes his\/her gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If one wants to change his\/her identity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_birth_certificate_name_change\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Documents required for birth certificate name change<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get birth certificate with a name change, you must have following documents &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li> Original copy of the birth certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of Identity and Residence: Such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, or utility bills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit for Name Change: Drafted on non-judicial stamp paper, signed, and notarized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two Passport-Sized Photographs: Recent and attested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newspaper Advertisement Copies: Ads announcing the name change in both local and English newspapers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application Form: Filled and signed form for birth certificate correction or name change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So before applying, make sure to have these documents to complete the birth certificate name change process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_change_name_in_birth_certificate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Procedure to change name in birth certificate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want&nbsp;birth certificate with a name change, follow this general procedure. But, it&#8217;s important to check the procedure with your local Registrar&#8217;s office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is procedure for name change in birth certificate is: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Step 1: Draft an affidavit<\/strong> to change your name in birth certificate<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit a notary to create an affidavit explaining your request for a name change. This document must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your current name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new name you wish to adopt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A valid reason for the change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your personal details such as date of birth and place of birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Ensure the affidavit is written on non-judicial stamp paper (Rs. 100 or as per state requirements).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Step 2: Complete the Application Form<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a &#8220;Birth Certificate Update\/Correction Form&#8221; from your local Municipal Corporation, Registrar\u2019s Office, or Panchayat Office. Fill in the form correctly and attach the required documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Step 3: Publish Newspaper Advertisements<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Publish an announcement in two newspapers\u2014one in English and one in your local language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ad should include your old name, new name, address and a declaration of the name change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ad format for correction of name on birth certificate<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;I, [Old Name], residing at [Address], hereby declare that I have changed my name to [New Name] and will be known as [New Name] <span class=\"citation-0 citation-end-0\"> from here on in.<\/span>. This change is reflected in affidavit signed by [Notary Name] on [Date].&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Step 4: Submit to Magistrate for Name Change Approval in Birth Certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your completed application form, affidavit, newspaper copies, and other documents to the District Magistrate\u2019s office. They will verify your application and issue an approval letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Step 5: Notify the Gazette Office<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your state\u2019s official Gazette publication office to update the government records. You will need to submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A copy of the affidavit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of newspaper advertisements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A completed gazette application form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once approved, the Gazette will publish your name change, and you\u2019ll receive an official certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Step 6: Update Your Birth Certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Gazette notification in hand, visit the Registrar\u2019s Office to request an updated birth certificate reflecting your new name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Publish your name in the state\u2019s official gazette. You can do so by getting&nbsp; in&nbsp; touch with the government press in your state. Fill out the application and pay the requisite fees. Your state&#8217;s official gazette will publish a notice about your name change. They\u2019ll email you a copy of the name change certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processing_time_for_a_birth_certificate_name_change\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Processing time for a birth certificate name change<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your name in birth certificate in India generally involves 3 steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Filing of an Affidavit, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newspaper Publication and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gazette Notification. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire procedure of name change in birth certificate could take a month&nbsp;and the official gazette notification along with the newspaper Ad publication can take upto 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_required_for_a_birth_certificate_name_change\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Fees required for a birth certificate name change<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of getting a birth certificate with a name change in India costs around Rs 1000, excluding the newspaper ad rates. Newspaper Ad publication rates differ for every state and newspaper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official notification process for changing name in birth certificate takes around Rs 700 &#8211; Rs. 900, and the affidavit for a name change is made on an Rs 20 &#8211; Rs. 100 non-judicial stamp paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Websites_for_birth_certificate_name_change_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Websites for birth certificate name change in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every state has different rules regarding changing birth certificates. Kindly visit the some websites given below and read all the instructions given on those websites before applying for a name change. Please visit the following websites to know the instructions and apply for a birth certificate name change as per the state where you reside: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>State<\/td><td>Websites<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arunachal Pradesh<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/imc.arunachal.gov.in\/signup.html\">Itanagar Municipal Corporation (arunachal.gov.in)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/crsorgi.gov.in\/web\/index.php\/auth\/signUp\">(crsorgi.gov.in)<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineap.meeseva.gov.in\/CitizenPortal\/UserInterface\/Citizen\/Registration.aspx\">Meeseva &#8211; Online Login Form ::<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assam<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/crsorgi.gov.in\/web\/index.php\/auth\/signUp\">Civil Registration System<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nagarseva.bihar.gov.in\/\">Civil Registration System (Bihar Gov. in )<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edistrict.cgstate.gov.in\/PACE\/login.do\">CG State Gov. IN<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goa<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/goaonline.gov.in\/\">Government of Goa, India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haryana<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/saralharyana.gov.in\/\">Saral Haryana<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/himachalforms.nic.in\/\">Himachalforms<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jammu and Kashmir<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jk.gov.in\/jammukashmir\/\">JK.GOV.IN<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kerala<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cr.lsgkerala.gov.in\/\">CR.LSGKerala.Gov.In<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/crsorgi.gov.in\/web\/index.php\/auth\/signUp\">CRS Orgi. Gov.in<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpenagarpalika.gov.in\/irj\/portal\/anonymous\">MP e-Nagar Palika<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in\/en\">Aaplesarkar Mahaonline<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/crsorgi.gov.in\/web\/index.php\/auth\/login\">CRS ORGI. Gov<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.mcgm.gov.in\/irj\/portal\/anonymous\"> MyBMC<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mizoram<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/desmizo.nic.in\/\">Desimizodesmizo.nic.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odisha<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odishaone.gov.in\/citizen\/\">Odisha One | Unified Citizen Portal<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punjab<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/punjab.gov.in\/\">Government of Punjab, India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pehchan.raj.nic.in\/pehchan5\/Mainpage.aspx\"> Rajasthan Civil Registration System<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etownpanchayat.com\/\">eTown Panchayat <\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telangana<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ts.meeseva.telangana.gov.in\/meeseva\/registration.htm\">Telangana MeeSeva Portal&#8230;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/crsorgi.gov.in\/web\/index.php\/auth\/login\">CRS Orgi <\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>West Bengal<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/crsorgi.gov.in\/web\/index.php\/auth\/login\">CRS ORGI <br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/edistrict.wb.gov.in\/PACE\/login.do\">West Bengal e-District <\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daman and Diu<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edistrictdd.gov.in\/\">eDistrict DD <\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delhi<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in\/\"> Govt. of NCT of Delhi<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndmc.gov.in\/\"> NDMC<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_affidavit_for_name_inclusion_in_birth_certificate\"><\/span>What is affidavit for name inclusion in birth certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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>An affidavit is a document that helps make a change in birth certificate name by adding child name to the birth certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Affidavit for name inclusion includes &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Child&#8217;s details (name, birthdate, birthplace)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents&#8217; details (names, addresses, relationship to child)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reason for making the change in birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The affidavit must be stamped on non-judicial stamp paper and notarized by a notary public. This document serves as legal proof for name addition in 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_correct_spelling_mistake_in_birth_certificate\"><\/span>Can we correct spelling mistake in birth certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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 mistake in birth certificate. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit registrar&#8217;s Office where the birth was registered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit forms and documents for correction of name on birth certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a new birth certificate with name change after verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_write_a_letter_for_change_of_name_in_birth_certificate\"><\/span>How to write a letter for change of name in birth certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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>You can use this format to write letter or application for change of name in birth certificate &#8211; <br><br>I, [Your Name], born on [Date of Birth] at [Place of Birth] and registered under Registration No. [Registration Number], request a correction to my name on the birth certificate. The correct name is [Correct Name].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have attached the necessary documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please issue a corrected birth certificate with my new name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[List the documents attached]\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_change_my_name_in_my_birth_certificate\"><\/span>How do I change my name in my birth certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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<ol>\n<li>Create affidavit explaining the name change and its reason.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish the name change announcement in two local newspapers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit an application to the local registrar where the birth was registered. Provide:\n<ul>\n<li>Original birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newspaper publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government ID proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some cases, you may need to publish the name change in the official gazette.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once approved, the updated birth certificate will be issued.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_correct_my_birth_certificate_spelling_in_India\"><\/span>How can I correct my birth certificate spelling in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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<ul>\n<li>Go to a notary and make an affidavit with your old name, new name, reason, and birth details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get the &#8220;Birth Certificate Correction Form&#8221; from the Municipal Office. Fill it and attach documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish your name change in one English and one local newspaper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the form, affidavit, and newspaper ads to the District Magistrate for approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to the state Gazette office with the affidavit, newspaper ads, and application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the Gazette notification to the Registrar\u2019s Office and get a new birth certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 affidavit for name inclusion in birth certificate?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>An affidavit is a document that helps make a change in birth certificate name by adding child name to the birth certificate.<\/p><p>Affidavit for name inclusion includes -<\/p><ul><li>Child's details (name, birthdate, birthplace)<\/li><li>Parents' details (names, addresses, relationship to child)<\/li><li>Reason for making the change in birth<\/li><\/ul><p>The affidavit must be stamped on non-judicial stamp paper and notarized by a notary public. 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