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Name change · end-to-end
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
15–30 days typical (affidavit + notary: 1–2 days; newspaper publication: 3–7 days; gazette: 10–20 days)
Price range
₹ 3,500 – ₹ 7,500 total (all-inclusive, based on newspaper ad size and gazette fees)
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 gazette support — legally ready to update Aadhaar, PAN, passport and bank records.
What's included in this bundle
Each of the steps below is a full sub-service. In this bundle, 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 Notification Support
Guided support to publish your name change in the Karnataka State Gazette, including application, document checks and follow-up with the Gazette office.
Step-by-step workflow
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
Gazette application filed
We compile your full file (affidavit + both newspaper clippings + ID proofs) and file the gazette application.
Sevantay - 6
Gazette follow-up & handover
We track the gazette application and hand over the published gazette copy + affidavit + newspaper clippings together. Ready to update Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank.
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 (optional but recommended for gazette)
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Stamp paper + affidavit drafting | ₹ 300 – ₹ 600 |
| Notary attestation fee | ₹ 150 – ₹ 300 |
| Times of India publication (minimum ad size) | ₹ 800 – ₹ 1,800 |
| Vijaya Karnataka publication (minimum ad size) | ₹ 400 – ₹ 900 |
| Karnataka State Gazette fee | ₹ 150 – ₹ 500 |
| Sevantay service charge (end-to-end coordination) | ₹ 1,500 – ₹ 3,000 |
| Total (typical) | ₹ 3,500 – ₹ 7,500 total (all-inclusive, based on newspaper ad size and gazette fees) |
Bangalore-specific notes
In Bangalore, name change affidavits must be executed on Karnataka non-judicial stamp paper (₹20 is standard 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 Karnataka State Gazette office is in Bangalore, which keeps the gazette leg of the workflow fast compared to other states. Times of India and Vijaya Karnataka both have legal-notice desks in Bangalore and accept ad copy over email.
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What customers say
Verified customer
“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
Is a gazette notification really required for a legal name change?
For many purposes — Aadhaar update, passport, bank KYC — a notarised affidavit plus newspaper publication is sufficient. For stronger proof (especially PSU/central government employment, educational records), the Karnataka State Gazette notification is recommended. Sevantay supports both routes and advises based on your end use.
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. Full gazette proof is not required for Aadhaar in most cases — but is required for passport and some PSU jobs.
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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