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Types of Gazette Name Change in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Every kind of name change we handle, from a single spelling correction to a full change of name.

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Gazette name changes fall into 19 types, including complete name, surname, first name and middle name changes, corrections, marriage and divorce-related changes, minors, adoption and updates to Aadhaar, PAN and passport. Find your type below, or call us and we will confirm which applies.

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1. Complete Name Change

Need help with complete name change in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Change of first name
  • Change of surname
  • Change of both first name and surname
  • Change of full name

2. Surname Change

Need help with surname change in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Adding a surname
  • Removing a surname
  • Changing an existing surname
  • Marriage-related surname change
  • Family/religious/traditional surname change

3. First Name Change

Need help with first name change in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Changing first name
  • Correcting an existing first name
  • Adding or removing part of a first name

4. Middle Name Change

Need help with middle name change in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Adding a middle name
  • Removing a middle name
  • Changing the middle name

5. Name Correction

Need help with name correction in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Spelling correction
  • Typographical error correction
  • Missing/extra letter correction
  • Incorrect name correction in official records

6. Expansion or Shortening of Name

Need help with expansion or shortening of name in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Initials to full name
  • Full name to initials
  • Abbreviation correction
  • Adding omitted parts of the name

9. Post-Marriage / Post-Divorce Name Restoration

Need help with post-marriage / post-divorce name restoration in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Restoring former name
  • Restoring maiden name
  • Restoring a previously used legal name

11. Religious/Personal Name Change

Need help with religious/personal name change in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Adoption of a new religious name
  • Change of name for personal reasons
  • Change of traditional/community name

12. Numerology / Personal Preference Name Change

Need help with numerology / personal preference name change in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Name change based on personal preference
  • Addition/removal of letters
  • Modification of spelling

13. Name Change After Adoption

Need help with name change after adoption in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Adopted child changing surname
  • Changing child's complete name
  • Adding adoptive parents' surname

14. Minor's Name Change

Need help with minor's name change in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Name change of a child/minor
  • Correction of a minor's name
  • Surname change of a minor

15. Name Change After Marriage of Parents

Need help with name change after marriage of parents in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Child's surname change
  • Adding/removing parent's surname

17. Name Change for Passport/Travel Documents

Need help with name change for passport/travel documents in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Legal name change followed by passport update
  • Correction of name to match other identity documents

18. Name Change for Educational Records

Need help with name change for educational records in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

  • Name correction/change for certificates
  • Name change for school/college/university records

19. Name Change for Government/Identity Documents

Need help with name change for government/identity documents in Bengaluru, Karnataka? Gazette Point prepares the affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette filing for you.

Gazette-based name change followed by updates to:

  • Aadhaar
  • PAN
  • Passport
  • Voter ID
  • Driving Licence
  • Bank records
  • Insurance records
  • Employment records
  • Other official documents

Questions about name change types

What are the types of Gazette name change?

They include complete name change, surname change, first name and middle name change, name correction, marriage and divorce-related changes, name restoration, minors and adoption, and updates to identity documents after publication.

Can I change only my surname?

Yes. A surname can be added, removed or changed on its own. We confirm the documents needed for your case on the first call.

Can a spelling mistake in my name be corrected?

Yes. Spelling, typographical and missing or extra letter errors are handled as a name correction. The documents needed depend on where the error appears.

Can a minor's name be changed?

Yes. A minor's name change is filed with parent or guardian declarations. We explain the exact requirements when you contact us.

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