Marriage marks a new beginning — and many people want their name to reflect that change. If you're looking to change your name or surname after marriage officially, the Maharashtra Gazette notification offers a legal, valid, and lifetime-recognized way to do this. With our online service, you can complete the process without visiting government offices.

✅ What Does Name Change After Marriage Mean?

After marriage, many women (and sometimes men) wish to adopt a new surname, change their full name, or adjust their name to match their spouse’s name. A Gazette name change makes this legal and recognized by government agencies. Once your Gazette copy is issued, you can use it to update your Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, Bank records, etc.

???? Step-by-Step Process Through Our Service

Here’s exactly what you’ll do when you apply with us:

Fill the Online Form
Go to Change In Name (Marriage) section on our website and provide your details.

Make Secure Payment
Once the form is submitted, you’ll complete payment for the service + government fees.

Receive Checklist & Affidavit Format
We send you by email/WhatsApp a list of required documents and a ready-to-use affidavit format.

Send Your Documents
You send us scanned, signed copies of ID proof, Aadhaar, PAN, marriage certificate (if you have it), photos, affidavit and any other needed documents.

We Submit the Application
Our team fills the official Gazette application on your behalf, handles verification, and ensures all documents comply.

Gazette Publication & Gazette Copy
After approval, the Gazette is published, and we send you a soft copy via email.

???? Documents Needed (Marriage-Specific)

To ensure smooth approval, you’ll need these:

PAN Card of the applicant

Aadhaar Card of the applicant

Affidavit (we provide the format)

Marriage Certificate (if available)

Recent Passport-size Photograph

Application Form (we provide it)

⏳ Timeline & What to Expect

Normally, it takes 10 days for the Gazette to be published after all documents are verified and submitted.

In some cases (verification delays, official holidays or missing documents), the time may extend to 15-17 working days.

Common FAQs

Q1. Is newspaper publication mandatory after marriage name change?
???? No. With our service, only the Gazette notification is legally required. Newspaper ads are not necessary.

Q2. Can I change just my last name, or do I need to change the whole name?
???? You can change only the surname, or your first/middle/last name as per your preference. The same process applies.

Q3. What if I don’t have my marriage certificate right away?
???? Having the certificate helps, but if you don’t have it yet, no issue we’ll guide you on alternatives or help you arrange it.

???? Why Use Our Service?

Fully online: No government office visits.

Ready affidavit and application forms provided.

Expert support so documents are correct first time.

Reasonable timeline: usually published within 10 days.

???? Ready to legally change your name after marriage?