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NAME CHANGE AFFIDAVIT - SAMPLE FORMAT
AFFIDAVIT
I, [Old Name], son / daughter / wife of [Parent or Spouse Name], aged about [Age] years, residing at [Full Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under:
1. That my present / former name is [Old Name].
2. That I have changed / wish to change my name from [Old Name] to [New Name].
3. That after this affidavit, I shall at all times be known and called by the name [New Name] for all purposes.
4. That the change of name is being made for the following reason:
[Insert reason if you want to mention one, such as spelling correction, personal preference, marriage, numerology, religious reason, etc.]
5. That the name [Old Name] and [New Name] refer to one and the same person, namely myself.
6. That all records, documents, bank accounts, educational records, Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and other identity documents may be updated to reflect my new name as [New Name], wherever permissible.
7. That this affidavit is made to place the change of name on record and for submission before concerned authorities, newspapers, Gazette office, banks, educational institutions, and other offices as may be required.
VERIFICATION
I, [New Name], the deponent above named, do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 7 are true and correct to my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.
Verified at [City] on this [Date] day of [Month], [Year].
Deponent
Signature: __________________
Identified by:
[Advocate / Notary details if applicable]
Common attachments for name change process:
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Address proof
- Passport size photos
- Old and new name proof, if any
Suggested newspaper line:
I, formerly known as [Old Name], have changed my name to [New Name] with effect from [Date].
Important note:
Requirements differ based on age, marital status, state practice, and the authority where the updated name will be used. Gazette publication and newspaper publication may still be separately required depending on your purpose.
