Passport Name change ads
190/- ONLY
- JUST FILL THE FORM BELOW
- FREE SAMPLE FORMAT
- PASSPORT OFFICE APPROVED
- SERVICING CUSTOMERS SINCE 1996
- CANCELLATIONS / MONEY REFUND POSSIBLE
Option to make payments through Debit card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Paytm, Googlepay, Phone pay etc
Kindly Note that the Name change ads Published in the Newspapers from our end are approved and accepted at the Passport Offices in all Seva Kendras in Mumbai with a 100% money-back guarantee.
We have been Publishing Name change advertisements in Mumbai Newspapers for the last 2.5 decades.
How to Book Change of Name Advertisement in Mumbai Newspapers for Passports Online.
Most of us think that name change process is quite complicated. However, Publishing your Name change Notification in Mumbai newspapers for a passport is the simplest than any other city.
Simplest because name change ad booking can be done online and there are more newspaper options in Mumbai than other cities in India.
If you follow all the Steps involved in change of name correctly then it would not take much time. It is better to follow the standard name change advertisement format for newspaper to get a perfect ad for you.
In this article, we will guide you through publishing a name change ad that can be used for Passport purposes.
The time spent is less, and once you know the procedure, you don’t have to run from pillar to post, and you can easily legally change your name.
Possible Reasons for Name change in Passport.
People opt to change their names for various reasons, such as:
- Marriage: Women often change their surname after marriage.
- Divorce: Reverting to a maiden name after divorce.
- Father’s Name change : Incorrect Name of the father in the Passport or documents
- Personal Preference: Adopting a new name for personal or professional reasons.
- Spelling Correction: Correcting errors in the name.
- Religious Conversion: Changing names after converting to a different religion.
- Astrological Reasons: Changing names for numerological or astrological benefits.
- Documentation Error : Mismatch of names in the Documents like Birth certificate, leaving certificate
Procedure for booking Name change in Passport
Please read this carefully. The Passport Office in Mumbai has made it mandatory that all applicants who have changed their names should have 1) 2 self-attested Documents with corrected names for, e.g. Pan card & Adhar card or Election card and 2) Publish a name change notice in 2 Newspapers (1 National and 1 Local). These 2 Documents are supposed to be submitted at the passport office at the time of submission.
Choosing the Right Newspapers in Mumbai
When publishing a name change ad in Mumbai, you need to choose two newspapers:
- One in the Local Language (Marathi): Popular options include Mumbai Lakshadeep, Aapla Mahanagar, Navshakti, Maharashtra Times
- One in English: Common choices are Active times, Free Press Journal, Times of India, Newshub
Do we need to make deed poll affidavit – Annexure E ? Which Newspapers will the ad be published?
Before December 28, 2016, candidates were required to make a deed poll affidavit, also called Annexure E. However, the process was simplified by the Hon. Information Minister, the late Mrs. Sushma Swaraj, who discontinued the operation of Annexure E submission.
As of 28th Dec 2016, any 2 ID proofs with corrected names must be submitted at the passport office, and a name change advertisement must be placed in 2 newspapers.
The Newspaper Options for publishing passport name change advertisements are as follows:
- Active Times OR Mumbai Lakshadeep (Any One) – 190/-
- Active Times & Mumbai Lakshadeep – charges 375/- (Combined)
- Free Press Journal and Navshakti – charges 499/- (Combined)
- Times Of India and Maharashtra Times – charges 1365/- (Combined)
How to Publish change of Name advertisement in Mumbai / Thane / Navi Mumbai / Panvel?
There are two ways to Publish Name change ads in Mumbai: 1) Offline Process and 2) Online Process.
We’ll help you reach us in both ways.
- Offline Process: Visit our Office personally and book the ad (Tiresome and time-consuming unless you stay in our vicinity). Time takes 15 min to 2 hrs
- Online Process: Book your change of name ad Online. (Faster and more accessible). Time consumed: 5 – 10 min. Kindly follow the three steps below to book name change ads online.
Step 1) ⇒ Fill in the change of name Form above
Step 2) ⇒ Upload any one attested photo identity proof like a Pan card or Adhar card or, Election Card, etc OR Gazette Copy
Step 3) ⇒ Make the payment through your preferred method—debit/credit card, net banking, or digital wallets like Paytm and GPay.
And that’s it! Your ad will be published on the scheduled date, and you’ll receive copies of the newspapers as proof
Why Publish a Name Change Advertisement?
Publishing a name change advertisement may essentially serve three purposes:
- Legal Requirement: It is a legal compulsion by the government to ensure transparency and a check against any fraud to be committed.
- Public Notice: It helps members of the public to know about the change and also give them an opportunity to raise any objection, if any.
- Documentation: It acts as a documented proof for your name change that may be required to update different legal and financial documents.
Charges for Name change Advertisements in Newspaper :
The cost of name change ads in Newspapers is as follows :
Sr. No | Newspapers | Documents Required | Charges |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Active times | Adhar is Enough | 190/- |
2 | Mumbai Lakshadeep | Adhar is Enough | 190/- |
3 | Active Times and Mumbai Lakshadeep | Adhar is Enough | 375/- |
4 | Free Press Journal | Adhar or Affidavit | 499/- |
5 | Navshakti | Adhar or Affidavit | 499/- |
6 | Free Press Journal and Navshakti | Adhar or Affidavit | 499/- |
7 | Times of India | Adhar or Affidavit or Gazette | 1200/- |
8 | Maharashtra Times | Adhar or Affidavit or Gazette | 595/- |
9 | Times of india + Maharashtra Times | Adhar or Affidavit or Gazette | 1365/- |
10 | Navbharat Times | Adhar or Gazette | 575/- |
11 | Times of India + Navbharat Times | Adhar or Gazette | 1365/- |
The Cost Factor
The cost of publishing a name change ad in Mumbai varies depending on the newspapers you choose. Here’s a quick overview:
Single Paper: Starting from ₹190.
Two Papers (one local and one national): Starting from ₹375.
These ads are valid and accepted at all Passport Seva Kendras in Mumbai, so there’s no need to worry about their legitimacy.
What to Include in a Name Change Ad?
The name change advertisement must be clear, concise, and legally worded. The following information is usually sought:
Old Name: Your present or former name as it has appeared in legal documents.
New Name: The name to which you want to change.
Father’s/Husband’s Name: This may be necessary for identifying you clearly.
Address: Present address may be needed.
Reasons for Name Change: This could be due to marriage, divorce, religious reasons, or any other valid reason.
Effective Date: The date from which the name change is to take effect.
Document References: These will not appear in the actual advertisement but you may need to have the documents that support your change of name in your possession. These could include a marriage certificate or a gazette notification.
The content of the name change ad for passport shall differ from location to location. Our team shall guide you in that
For Publishing change of name advertisement in Mumbai newspapers. Fill in the form from Above, Attach Self Attested Photo ID / Gazette copy, and just press “send”. than transfer the payment by clicking the appropriate Amount Button. For eg. (Active Times & Mumbai Lakshadeep : 375/-)
Change of Name Sample ads for Mumbai as per the Name change Passport format
Standard Ad Format accepted at the passport office (Based on Adhar/Pan/Election card)
- I have changed my name from ASHA RAJU PINJWANI to ASHA RAJU PANJWANI
- I have changed my name from AJITH NAIR to AJITH KUMAR A NAIR as per documents
- I have changed my name from Sonal Jayesh Shirsat to Sandra Jayesh Shirsat as per the Maharashtra Gazette no (E-63521)
- I have changed my name from Anish Kumar Kher to Anish Kumar as per the Maharashtra Gazette no (U-23924)
- We Faiyaz Usman Lakdawala & Farzana Faiyaz Lakdawala have changed our minor child’s name from MOOSA FAIYAZ to MOOSA FAIYAZ LAKDAWALA as per Documents.
- We Amit Raj Mittal and Pooja Raj Mittal have changed our minor child’s Name from Rahul Amit to Rahul Amit Mittal as per Maharashtra Gazette No (M-172536)
Divorced Mother’s for their Minor Child
- I, Seema Pravin Jain have changed my Minor child’s Name from Rahul Amit Gujarati to Rahul Seema Jain as per Documents
- I, Seema Pravin Jain have changed my Minor child’s Name from Rahul Amit Gujarati to Rahul Seema Jain as per Maharashtra Gazette no – (M-1256532)
Option to make payments through Debit card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Google Pay Paytm, Phone Pay, Upay etc
Step By Step Video to guide you How to Book Name change ads in 2 newspapers in Mumbai
Common Questions Related to Passport Name change advertisements
1) Are these Papers Valid? I have never heard their Names?
100% Valid. All the newspapers are approved and acceptable at Parel, Andheri, Malad, and Thane PSK Offices for booking change of name ads for passports. Many people would be standing in the queue at the passport office with the same newspapers you have been carrying.
2) Can you Provide me the name change format for Mumbai?
Kindly refer to sample change of name formats given above
3) How do you confirm that the ads are appearing?
Once the Payment is made, you get a transaction receipt in your email. Further, you also get confirmation details via email between the office timings 10.30 to 7.00 pm about the date on which the name change ad is likely to be published in Mumbai
4) What If I don’t get these papers?
Dont worry. Complimentary 2 English and 2 Marathi Copies are delivered all over Mumbai Thane upto Panvel, Dahanu, Karjat.
5) How will I get the Copies ?
Four copies (2 each in English & Marathi) are couriered to you in Mumbai through vichare couriers on the same day the ad appears. (Advertisers outside Mumbai have to buy the papers on their own) Vichare couriers usually take 24 – 72 working hours to deliver from the ad’s date.
For Eg, If the ad is booked on 1st Jan, the ad appears on 2nd Jan, the newspapers are couriered on 2nd Jan itself, and it reaches you by 3rd to 5th Jan. The Delivery timings for the courier are between 10 – 6 pm (except Sundays).
As such, we request you kindly provide us a complete address with proper landmarks and SEE THAT SOMEONE IS PRESENT at the address between these timings or the courier returns.
Kindly note that we found a few customers requesting us to send the courier again in the event of their residences/offices being closed, though we are ready to help; however, in such circumstances, a nominal charge of 50/- will have to be borne by the client Or you are welcome to visit our office and collect the courier between 10.30 to 7.00 pm on all working days (No extra charges if you visit personally). The returned couriers shall remain safe in our custody for 15 days from the date of the ad booked.
6) Is this Just Online or are you people physically available ?
We are reachable on 9699991326 / 9821566223. Our Office address is Classic Advertising, Office no – 10, Boman Behram Bldg, Seth Motisha Rd, Opp Sahakari Bhandar, Mazgaon, Mumbai – 400 010. Visiting hrs : 10.30 am to 7.00 pm
7) Can you tell me the documents required to be submitted at the passport Office?
You may refer to the Document Advisor section for more help. WE Professionalize ourselves in the change of name ads for all of India, as such questions related to the change of name are welcome. However, for various other issues related to passport documents and their submission, You may call the 18002581800 Toll-Free Passport helpline (Passport Seva Kendra All India) for more help
8) I wish to make a gazette for Name change. Can you help?
Yes, we do Gazette for the entire Maharashtra, and the time duration nowadays is hardly 10 to 15 days. You may click here for more details. or for more detailed Gazette work, you may click on https://www.changeofnameads.com/online-application-gazette-name-change/
9) I had done a Name change ad earlier from Mumbai. However I have Shifted to Delhi. Do you Place Name change ads for Other cities too?
Yes we do change of name online work for a variety of cities outside Mumbai. Kindly choose the location from here
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