Required Documents for Name Change Delhi
Don't get rejected. Ensure you have the right affidavit format and proofs needed for Delhi name change gazette in 2026.
Proofs Needed & Affidavit Format
Ensure your application is rejection-proof by following the 2026 legal standards.
1. Identity Proofs Needed
Self-attested photocopies required
- Aadhaar Card (Must have current address)
- PAN Card (Required for signature verification)
- Voter ID Card or Valid Passport
- 2 Passport Size Photographs (Recent)
- School Living/Birth Certificate (Age proof)
2. Affidavit Format Details
Drafted on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper
- Format: Must follow Central Gazette Annexure A
- Value: ₹10 to ₹100 Notarized Stamp
- Clauses: Must state old name, new name & reason
- Notary: Signed by a Public Notary (Delhi Court)
- No Mismatch: Spellings must match ID proofs
3. Publication Proofs
Original newspaper records
- 1 Leading English Newspaper (Delhi Edition)
- 1 Leading Hindi Newspaper (Delhi Edition)
- Full original newspaper page (No clippings)
- Digital CD Copy as per Govt. norms
- Undertaking form signed by applicant
Mandatory Affidavit Clauses
The Delhi Gazette department requires these specific points to be mentioned in your affidavit.
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Identification Clause:
"I, [Old Name], S/o or D/o [Father's Name], R/o [Delhi Address], do hereby solemnly affirm..."
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Declaration of Change:
"That I have changed my name from [Old Name] to [New Name] for all future purposes..."
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Verification Clause:
"That the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge..."
Proofs for Special Cases
Specific documents needed based on your name change category in Delhi.
After Marriage
Marriage Certificate OR a Photocopy of the Marriage Invitation Card along with spouse's ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport).
Minor Child Change
A joint affidavit by both parents. Proof of relationship (Birth Certificate) and parents' Aadhaar cards are mandatory.
Govt. Service
Copy of the Service Book entry or a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the respective department head.
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