How to Change Your Name After Marriage in Maharashtra Gazette (2025 Guide)
Married recently and want to update your surname or name legally? Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing a Gazette name change after marriage in Maharashtra — valid for all government records.
Marriage often brings a new beginning — and many individuals wish to update their surname or name to reflect that. In Maharashtra, the legal way to do this is through Gazette publication. Once published, your new name is valid across Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, bank accounts, and all official records.
Here’s how you can apply through our service ????
✅ Step-by-Step Process
Fill the Online Form – Choose “Change in Name (Marriage)” on our website and provide your details.
Make Secure Payment – Pay the government + service fees online.
Receive Affidavit Format & Checklist – We send you an affidavit template and required document list by email.
Send Your Documents – Email/WhatsApp scanned copies of PAN, Aadhaar, Marriage Certificate, photos, and affidavit.
We Submit the Application – Our team files your Gazette request on your behalf.
Gazette Publication – Your name change is published within 10 days (subject to correct documents).
Get Gazette Copy – We send you the Gazette copy for your records.
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PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Marriage Certificate (if available)
Passport-size photos
Affidavit (format provided by us)
FAQs
Q1. Is newspaper publication required after marriage name change?
???? No, only Gazette publication is needed in Maharashtra.
Q2. Can I change just my surname?
???? Yes, you can change only surname or your full name.
Q3. How long does it take?
???? Usually 10 days, though sometimes 15–17 days in case of holidays or verification delays.
Final Note
Marriage is a new chapter in life. Make your new name legally valid with a simple Gazette process handled entirely online by us.
???? Apply today and get your Gazette name change in Maharashtra in just 10 days.
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