Name Change — Complete Service
Legally change your name in Bangalore without running around to notaries, newspaper offices, or the gazette. One request — Sevantay runs the whole workflow and keeps you updated on WhatsApp.
Typical timeline
5–9 weeks typical (affidavit + notary: 1–2 days; newspaper notices: 3–7 days; Gazette of India notification: about 4–8 weeks after submission)
Price range
₹ 8,000 – ₹ 10,000 total, all-inclusive (the range depends mainly on the newspaper notice size)
Payment
Pay after completion
What you end up with
Walk in with your old name on every document. Walk out with a notarised affidavit, published notices in Times of India and Vijaya Karnataka, and your change notified in the Gazette of India — legally ready to update Aadhaar, PAN, passport and bank records.
What's included in this service
Each of the steps below is a full sub-service. Sevantay handles every one of them for you — in the right sequence.
Name Change Affidavit (drafted + notarised)
Professionally drafted name change affidavit on the correct Karnataka stamp paper, notarised by a licensed notary public.
Notary Attestation
Attestation before a licensed notary near your area. You sign once; we handle the rest.
Newspaper Publication — Times of India + Vijaya Karnataka
Coordinated publication of your name change notice in one English daily (Times of India) and one Kannada daily (Vijaya Karnataka). We collect the cutting for your records.
Gazette of India (central gazette) notification
For a name change in Karnataka, the change is notified in the Gazette of India, published by the Department of Publication (Government of India). We prepare the application in the prescribed format, check every document against it, submit it with the publication fee and follow it up until the notification is published.
How it works — step by step
We keep you updated on WhatsApp at every step. You only step in when something requires your signature or presence.
- 1
Share your old & new name + ID proof
WhatsApp us the exact spelling you want, plus a photo of your Aadhaar and one supporting document. We run a sanity check before drafting.
You - 2
Affidavit drafted & reviewed
Our legal partner drafts the affidavit. You review over WhatsApp and approve before we print on stamp paper.
Sevantay - 3
Sign & notarise
You visit the notary once (or we come to you in select areas) and sign. The affidavit is notarised the same day.
You - 4
Newspaper publication arranged
We send the ad copy to Times of India and Vijaya Karnataka. You get the publication date and a scan of the clippings.
Sevantay - 5
Central gazette application submitted
We compile the Gazette of India application: the prescribed form, your affidavit, both newspaper clippings, ID proof and photographs, with your signature in both the old and the new name. You sign once; we submit it with the publication fee.
Sevantay - 6
Gazette follow-up & handover
We follow the application with the Department of Publication until the notification appears, then hand over the gazette copy with your affidavit and newspaper clippings. Ready to update Aadhaar, PAN, passport and bank records.
Sevantay
Documents you need to share
WhatsApp photos are fine. We tell you if a physical original is needed at any step.
- Aadhaar card (front + back)
- One additional photo ID (PAN / Voter ID / Passport)
- Two passport-size photographs
- Proof of address
- Your signature in both the old and the new name (on the gazette application — we show you where)
- Reason for name change in one line (marriage, numerology, spelling correction, etc.)
Cost breakdown
Transparent. Sevantay's service fee and statutory government fees are always shown separately.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Affidavit on stamp paper — drafted and notarised | Included |
| Newspaper notices — Times of India + Vijaya Karnataka | Included |
| Gazette of India application and publication fee | Included |
| Document checks, submission and follow-up until publication | Included |
| Total, end to end | ₹ 8,000 – ₹ 10,000 |
| Total (typical) | ₹ 8,000 – ₹ 10,000 total, all-inclusive (the range depends mainly on the newspaper notice size) |
Bangalore-specific notes
In Bangalore, name change affidavits must be executed on Karnataka non-judicial stamp paper (Sevantay uses ₹100 e-stamp paper as the minimum for a name change declaration) and notarised by a licensed notary. Karnataka e-stamp papers through SHCIL are accepted and often easier to procure than traditional stamp paper. The gazette notification for a name change is published in the Gazette of India by the Department of Publication, Government of India, so there is nothing to file at a Bangalore office: we prepare and submit the application and follow it up for you. Times of India and Vijaya Karnataka both have legal-notice desks in Bangalore and accept ad copy over email.
What customers say
“Sevantay handled my affidavit, newspaper publication in Times of India and Vijaya Karnataka, and the follow-up — all without me stepping out. Stress-free.”
Name change notice published in Times of India and Vijaya Karnataka on 5 April 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which gazette is used for a name change in Karnataka?
The Gazette of India, the central gazette published by the Department of Publication, Government of India. It is the gazette notification that passport offices, central government records, universities and most PSUs ask for, so it is what our service includes. Sevantay prepares and submits the application and follows it up until publication.
Is the gazette notification really needed?
Some changes, such as a simple Aadhaar update, can go ahead on the affidavit and newspaper notices alone. But the passport office, central government records, educational certificates and many employers ask for the gazette notification, and it is the proof that settles any later question. That is why the complete service includes it.
Do I have to travel to a newspaper office?
No. Sevantay handles the entire newspaper publication remotely — you only approve the ad copy over WhatsApp. We share the publication date and scanned clippings once the notice appears.
Can I do this if I live outside Bangalore?
Yes, as long as one of the documents (voter ID, ration card, utility bill) links you to Karnataka. The newspaper publication must happen in the state where you are legally resident.
What if my affidavit has a typo after notarisation?
Typos on a notarised affidavit cannot be corrected — a fresh affidavit must be drafted. Sevantay does a two-step review (you approve the draft, then you approve the printed copy) specifically to prevent this.
How soon can I start using my new name on Aadhaar?
Once the affidavit is notarised and at least one newspaper publication has appeared, you can begin the Aadhaar update. The Gazette of India notification is usually needed for the passport and for central government and PSU records.
Do you publish in other Kannada newspapers besides Vijaya Karnataka?
Yes — Prajavani, Udayavani or Kannada Prabha on request. Vijaya Karnataka is the default because it is the most widely accepted Kannada daily for legal notices.
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