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NAME CHANGE CONSULTANTS – PROCEDURE – IN KARNATAKA


Lawguide is offering reliable services for change of name for Citizens of India residing in Bengaluru, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwar, Mangalore, Belgaum, Gulbarga, Davanagere, Bellary, Bijapur, Shimoga, Tumkur, Raichur, Bidar, Hospet, Hassan, Gadag-Betigeri, Udupi, Robertson Pet, Bhadravati, Chitradurga, Kolar, Mandya, Chikmagalur, Gangawati, Bagalkot and  other places of Karnataka in an easiest, hassle-free and simple manner for getting the Gazette Publication within a reasonable time. 

WHY NAME CHANGE


Some Circumstances when change of name is opted:

·        Correction of wrong entries in school records as a result of parents’ mistakes, I.D. Proofs, like, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Educational Certificates, Bank Accounts, etc. 
·        Correction of Name / Change of Name for Government Employees in their Government Records, such as, Provident Fund, Pension Account, Service Record,  Retired Government Servants, etc.
·        After marriage:  Change of maiden name for women after marriage to in-law’s name
·        After Divorce or separation : For women, after obtaining divorce or separation, adopting back the maiden name or surname
·        Astrology / Numerology : Change of Name or Spelling in First / Full name based on Astrology or Numerology.
·        Adoption: Basically for babies adoption of new name / Father name or surname after parents remarriage etc.
·        Mistakes in School Leaving Certificate : Correcting the existing name / surname error in school and university certificates.
·        Name Corrections in the existing name or surname which is mistake in the birth certificate and other certificates, correction of father’s name in certificates.
·        Spelling Mistakes: Correcting the Spelling mistake in Legal Documents, like, Birth Certificate, School Certificates etc.
·        Change of Name for inter-religion or inter-caste married people
·        Complete Name Change
·        Change of Religion
·        Government Employees in their Service Registers, Pension Papers etc.
·        Defence/Armed Services : Military, Air Force or Navy etc.  – For change of name of the employee or pensioner concerned, they require a requisite application format to be filled up.  However, whatever the application maybe, the condition-precedent is that they have to obtain Govt.Gazette Publication. 
·        Changing name according to latest trend, sentiment etc. 

 NAME CORRECTION OR NAME CHANGE IN PASSPORT


1)     The candidate has to get Gazette Notification. 
2)     The candidate has to publish  advertisements in two reputed newspapers (one local newspaper of the area in  which he/she is residing and second one in newspaper of the area of permanent address) and submit original newspapers at the time of applying for passport in his / her new name. 
3)     And also submit a Specimen Affidavit in ‘Annexure-E’ for change in name / deed poll/ sworn affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper of minimum value.

NAME CHANGE OR NAME CORRECTION IN PAN CARD


1)     The candidate has to get Gazette Notification. 
2)     The candidate has to apply to the Income Tax Authorities in the prescribed form (enclosed) requesting for change of name on the Pan Card.

NAME CHANGE OR NAME CORRECTION IN AADHAR CARD, VOTER I.D. CARD, DRIVING LICENCE, RATION CARD AND OTHER I.D. PROOFS


1)     The candidate has to get Gazette Notification. 

2)     The candidate shall have to approach the Authorities concerned, such as, Driving Licence, Ration Card, Aadhar Card etc., by producing the gazette notification requesting for carrying out the new name.In regarding to educational certificates, old name need not be changed.  Just the candidate has to enclose a copy of the Gazette for further studies or employment. 


NAME CHANGE PROCEDURE


Change of Name for Majors/Complete Name Change

If any Indian citizen having the age of 18 years or above wants to get change of his name, or wants complete name change, the procedure is as follows:--

·        Undertaking duly signed by the applicant
·        Original Newspaper publication
·        Proforma in the prescribed format duly typed with the signature of the applicant and two witnesses
·        Two self-attested passport photographs the applicant.
·        Certificate duly signed by the applicant declaring that the contents of soft copy and hard copy are similar. 
·        Covering letter to the Officials
·        Requisite fee towards publication charges
·        Photo I.D. Proofs
·        He / She is required to advertise regarding change of name in one of the leading local daily newspapers mentioning father’s or husband’s name along with residential address and the original newspaper containing the publication should be enclosed along with the application.
·        He / She has to execute an Undertaking Affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs.10/-  regarding change of his / her name duly mentioning the present name and the proposed new name.  This affidavit should be signed by him / her and notarized.
·        Photo I.D. Proofs of Applicant, such as Aadhar Card or Voter I.D. Card or Passport or Driving Licence, Pan Card, etc.  Photo I.D. Proof and Address Proof.
·        Printing matter as per the Proforma prescribed, duly signed by the applicant and also two witnesses, in duplicate.



Change of Name for Minor

            If any change of name, addition or deletion of surname of child under 18 years of age is required, the procedure is as follows:

Documents required:

·        Undertaking duly signed by the parent / guardian.
·        Original Newspaper publication
·        Proforma in the prescribed format duly typed with the signature of the applicant and two witnesses
·        2 Nos. self-attested passport photographs of parent / guardian
·        2 Nos. Passport photo of minor duly attested by parent
·        Birth Certificate of the child
·        Photo I.D. Proofs, school I.D., Aadhar Card, school certificates etc., relating to minor duly attested by parent/guardian.
·        Certificate duly signed by the parent/guardian declaring that the contents of soft copy and hard copy are one and the same.
·        Covering letter to the Officials
·        Requisite fee towards publication charges
·        Photo I.D. Proofs of father or mother or guardian


Procedure prescribed:

The applicant i.e., either the father or the mother or the guardian has to publish about the change of name of his / her minor son or daughter in any local leading daily newspaper by giving full particulars such as full identification of the applicant i.e., his / her name, Father’s / Husband’s name along with residential address and age of child.  Full page of the newspaper containing the publication matter should be submitted to the Authorities. 

An undertaking affidavit in the prescribed proforma by the father or mother or guardian of the minor on a Rs.10/- non-judicial stamp paper duly signed by the applicant and notarized with full particulars of the applicant including his residential address and age of the child.  In the case of Non-Resident Indians (Indian living abroad), he / she has to submit the declaration duly attested by the respective Indian Embassy / Indian High Commissioner, in original to the Authorities.

Photo I.D. proofs of parent/guardian such as Aadhar Card or Voter I.D. Card or  Passport or Driving Licence or Pan Card etc.  (Photo I.D. proof and address proof) duly attested by him/her.

Printing matter as per the proforma duly signed by the parent/guarfdian and also two witnesses.


Name Change Procedure for women after marriage


(Change of Name for women after marriage, change of name after divorce, change of name after re-marriage, Surname change after marriage for married women, Name Change for a widow when she remarries)

            It is an age old tradition and custom for Indian women to change their maiden or surname or both after marriage representing a new identity and signifying the beginning of a new life.  Generally, women in India adopt the family name of her husband by changing their name after marriage.  However, contrary to the popular belief and the prevailing customs in India, the Indian Law gives the freedom of choice to women to retain their maiden name even after marriage.  There is no provision of law which mandates a woman to change her name after marriage which makes it clear beyond doubt that the option to change the name after marriage, completely vests with the woman herself.  This has been affirmed by the court of law recently wherein it was held that a woman has the right to define her own identity, and her name being her biggest identity. 

            In 2011September there is a crucial amendment to Family Court’s Act 1988 that if a woman has not adopted her husband’s name after marriage, she can initiate divorce proceedings, in her maiden name or any other name that has been adopted and notified in the official gazette and cannot be compelled to add her husband’s name to her name while filing a marriage related petition.  On the other hand, even after divorce, if the woman desires to retain with her husband’s name, there is no restriction to do so unless of course she does so with a mala fide intention to defraud him. 

            Many women prefer to stick to their husband’s name even after divorce due to the cumbersome procedure of getting the name changed in all legal documents like, Passport, ration card, Voter Identity Card, Driving Licence, Pan Card  and other official documents and also because the children might be using the husband’s surname.

            Whatever maybe the reason whether the change of name is voluntary or otherwise, we have to understand the social and legal obligations of living with a new name.  The change in name must be legally represented.  By mere proclamation of change in name, one may not be able to enjoy the benefits and may face legal problems after marriage. 

           
Documents required

Ø  I.D. Proof:  Aadhar Card or Passport or PAN Card or Driving Licence or Voter I.D.
Ø  Address Proof: Ration Card or Aadhar Card or Electricity Bill etc.
Ø  Marriage Certificate (if any available) or wedding card in proof of marriage.
Ø  Undertaking duly signed by the applicant
Ø  Original Newspaper publication
Ø  Proforma in the prescribed format duly typed with the signature of the applicant and two witnesses
Ø  2 Nos. self-attested passport photographs the applicant.
Ø  Certificate duly signed by the applicant declaring that the contents of soft copy and hard copy are one and the same.
Ø  Covering letter to the Officials
Ø  Requisite fee towards publication charges
Ø  Photo I.D. Proofs of father or mother or guardian and also minor

Procedure

He / She is required to advertise regarding change of name in one of the leading local daily newspapers mentioning father’s or husband’s name along with residential address and the original newspaper containing the publication should be enclosed along with the application.

She has to execute an Undertaking Affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs.10/- regarding change of his / her name duly mentioning the present name and the proposed new name.  This affidavit should be signed by him / her and notarized.

Printing matter as per the Proforma prescribed, duly signed by the applicant and also two witnesses, in duplicate.

For Change of Name after divorce, the woman has to enclose the divorce decree copy. 

Change of Religion


If any citizen of India wishes to change his or her religion, the procedure is as follows:

Documents required:

·        An undertaking affidavit
·        Change of Religion Certificate issued by the Religious Authorities concerned.
·        Original Newspaper publication
·        Prescribed proforma duly computer typed and signed by the applicant and also two witnesses, in duplicate
·        2 Nos. self-attested passport size photographs duly self-attested by the applicant
·        C.D.  containing matter in prescribed proforma
·        Certificate declaring that the contents of soft copy and hard copy are similar
·        Covering letter to the Authorities
·        Requisite fees by way of Demand Draft
·        I.D. Proofs (Aadhar Card/Passport/Voter ID/Pan Card – any one of them) having photo I.D. proof and residential I.D. Proof

Procedure prescribed:

The applicant has to publish in a local leading daily newspaper regarding his or her intention of changing religion.

An undertaking affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper of minimum denomination (Rs.10/- ) stating therein his or her old name and proposed new name with full details of father or husband as the case maybe, residential address and date of change of religion in the proforma prescribed.

Printing matter as per the Proforma prescribed, duly signed by the applicant and also two witnesses.

NAME CHANGE IN KARNATAKA




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APPLICATION FORMS

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