Name Change Ads in Bangalore (Bengaluru)

Online booking from ₹799, accepted at Passport Office in Bengaluru.

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Select Package
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Compose Ad
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Select Date
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Payment

Popular Packages

Times of India (Bangalore)

Includes: Times of India (English) + Vijay Karnataka (Kannada)

Best combo for Passport & Govt. work. Covers 1 English & 1 Local newspaper.

₹ 1,450 / 5 Lines
Best Seller

Deccan Herald + Prajavani

Includes: Deccan Herald (English) + Prajavani (Kannada)

Popular combo in Karnataka. Accepted at all local government offices.

₹ 1,100 / 5 Lines

The Hindu (Bangalore)

Includes: The Hindu (English) - Single Edition

Premium English daily. Note: Requires additional local paper for passport.

₹ 799 / 3 Lines

Have You Changed Your Name?

Change of Name Ads in Bangalore Newspaper Online starts from ₹799/-

Book your Change of Name ad in Bangalore newspapers online – starting from just ₹799 for 1 Local + 1 National newspaper, commonly accepted at the Passport Office.

All you require is 1 self attested Photo ID evidence (PAN / Aadhaar with the right name). There is no necessity to go to a newspaper office, all is done online with telephone and WhatsApp assistance.

Why book your Bangalore Name Change Ad here?

  • 100% online process – no office visits.
  • Only 1 self-attested ID proof required (PAN / Aadhaar etc.).
  • 1 English + 1 Kannada newspaper combo, accepted for passport and other legal work.
  • Simple format help + sample ads for Bangalore.
  • WhatsApp and phone support till your ad is published.

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Simple Steps: Name Change Ad in Bangalore Newspapers

If you need to publish a name change ad in Bangalore newspapers, here’s a simple guide to help you through the process.

  1. Choose your newspapers:

    For most passport and legal purposes, you should publish in two newspapers:

    • One English newspaper (like The Times of India or Deccan Herald)
    • One Kannada newspaper (like Vijay Karnataka or Prajavani)
  2. Prepare Your Details:

    Prepare your Name Change Ad using this format. Keep these details ready (they should match your affidavit / ID):

    • Old full name & New name
    • Father’s / spouse’s name
    • Age and complete Bangalore address
    • Affidavit number/date & Notary name (if available)
  3. Upload documents and make payment:

    You’ll need to provide: Self-attested photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.) and Payment for the ad.

  4. Choose a Publishing Date:

    Select your preferred publication date. Next Day is available if you submit before 3:00 pm.

  5. Confirm Your Booking:

    You’ll get a confirmation email and a reminder 24 hours before the ad is published.

  6. Check the Publication:

    Once published, check for accuracy. If there’s a mistake, we’ll re-publish it free of charge.

  7. Collect Your Copies:

    You’ll get a soft copy via email. You can also buy printed copies from your local vendor.

When is a Name Change Ad in Bangalore needed?

Publishing Name Change advertisements in two newspapers (1 national and 1 local) is a formality for applying for passport and other legal purposes in the following circumstances:

  • Change of one’s own name / father’s name
  • Change of religion from X to Y
  • Change in Spelling
  • Changing long names to short
  • Changing your surname
  • Name change ads in Bangalore / Bengaluru after marriage
  • Name in birth certificate does not match with the leaving certificate

Note: Deed Poll Affidavit / Annexure E required earlier at the Passport Office for Change of Name Ads has been DISCONTINUED. Now, only a self-attested Photo Identity proof with the correct name, along with a newspaper ad in 1 local and 1 National Newspaper, is required!

Passport-safe Name Change Sample Ads

Use these formats to draft your ad content easily.

I, Puneet Srivastava, R/o No. 1622 2nd floor, 3rd Stage, block-50, Austin Town, Bangalore-560047, have changed my daughter’s name (minor) from Saanvi Srivastava to Navya Srivastava.
I, Khushbu Sehgal, R/o # G1412, Ozone Evergreens Apts, Harlur road, off Sarjapur road, Bangalore-560102, have changed my name to Khushboo Sehgal.
I, Chetan Singla, R/o A-402, 3rd Floor, Neeta Gardens Apartment, Magadi Road, Bangalore North, Karnataka-560023, have changed my name to Chetan Agarwal.
I, N. Bharathamma, R/o # 95, 1st main, 1st cross, Ambedkar Nagar, Whitefield, Bangalore-560066, have changed my name to Bharathi N.
I, Roopashree Y.R., R/a 14A Cow Coody Estate, Sakaleshpur Taluk, Hassan district 573134, changed my name to Roopashree Bhave.
I, Yasmeen Begum, R/o No. 1620 1st floor, 3rd Stage, block-50, Austin Town, Bangalore-560047, have changed my name to Yasmeen Baquer.
I, Supriya N.P., R/o #391/10, 6th Mn, 4th ‘A’ crs, Srinagar, B’lore-50, have changed my name to M. Supriya Deepak.

Gazette Name Change – Bangalore (Optional Next Step)

You can also complete a Gazette name change after your newspaper adverts should you desire more powerful evidence to PAN, Aadhaar, bank or other records.

Karnataka Gazette Office Address:

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OFFICE
No 3, Government Printing Press, Vikasa Soudha, Dr Ambedkar Road, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560001.

Gazette Name Change Fees in Bangalore

Sr. No Category Documents Needed Fee (₹)
1Adult10th/12th marksheet, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo1,100
2MinorChild's BC, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo1,100
3Marriage10th/12th marksheet, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo1,100
4Divorce10th/12th marksheet, Divorce decree, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo2,750
5Child’s name after DivorceDivorce decree, Child’s BC, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo3,350
6Aadhaar card Change10th/12th marksheet, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo1,100
7Document Error10th/12th marksheet, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo1,100
8Religion ChangeConversion Certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo1,100
9Government EmployeeDeed, PAN, Aadhaar, Newspaper ad, photo1,100
10Public NoticePAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo1,400
11Passport10th/12th marksheet, PAN, Aadhaar, Affidavit, Newspaper ad, photo1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

If the Payment and Self Attested photo ID or Gazette copy reaches us by 3.00 pm the previous day, the ad gets published the next day in Bangalore Mirror and Vijay Karnataka. Both Newspapers are approved and accepted at the passport office.

No Sir, we have been placing ads since 1996. The newspapers are all reputed and always accepted at the Passport Office.

We inform you 24 hrs in advance through email before the ads get published so you have sufficient time to buy the newspaper copies.

Every care is taken to see that your Name change ad appears in good faith with correct spellings on the day of your choice. However, in RARE circumstances of technical/human error, our liability shall be limited to publishing the same ad FREE of cost on the next day or on the date of your choice.

Yes, You have the opportunity to cancel the ad anytime before the deadline after booking. All you need to do is to send us your Order ID number and send us an email at info@changeofname.in and you are refunded 100 per cent of the money. Transaction charges shall deduct only ₹50/- only.

Yes, we can help with Central / Karnataka Gazette publication. The good thing with such a gazette is that it can be applied throughout India. The time duration is 15 to 20 days. You can contact at 9844879323 to get further assistance with Bangalore gazette.

A self-attested Photo ID with the proper name and the necessary newspaper advertisements is accepted in most passport offices; the Annexure E is not applied to various Change of Name applications. You have to always verify your particular Passport Seva Kendra directions.

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