Frequently asked questions while applying for change of Name ads

Q 1. What are the documents required ?

A. You need to have a photo Id Proof like Pan or Adhar card to publish this ad, after getting any one of these documents you can either scan it or take a picture from your mobile phone and Book the ad after the choosing the location from here

Q2. Is the Gazette copy enough for Passport Purposes ?

A. In most of the cases a change of name ad in one national newspaper and one local newspaper is enough however in some situations you may be asked to produce a gazette document too.

Q 3. My wife’s name has been changed after marriage? what is to be done?

A. Kindly note that in case of marriage, it’s but natural that wife’s middle name and the surname gets changed. In such cases You need to a make a gazette and submit at the passport office along with ad in 2 newspapers.

Q 4. What is the deedpoll affidavit / Annexure “E” format ?

A. The deedpoll affidavit / Annexure “E” is an affidavit just like any Affidavit made on a stamp paper of 10, 20 or 100/- However the same has been discontinued from 26th Dec 2016 

Q 5. I am so busy, I dont have time/ I’ll have to spend one day on that. can you help ?

A. Sure, In cities like Mumbai people are very busy. we’ll help you in getting the Name change ad done for you and the same shall be sent  through Professional / Mahavir  couriers all at your doorstep. however this courier facility is available for the residents of Mumbai Only. For Applicants outside Mumbai. They have to buy from the Newspaper vendor.

Q 6. How to compose the ad ?

A. Composing the ad is very easy. you may check out our “sample ads” page. You may get a complete idea on how to compose the ad and than you may email us your details.

Q 7. Which newspapers will the ad appear ?

A. We Publish ads in different Newspapers in different cities across India, the details are available while filling in application form on the location page

Q 8. Are these papers acceptable at the passport offices?

A. Absolutely. We have been in this field since the Last 27 years and have placed more than 1 lac plus Name change ads. We intend to see that you spend less on such ads as these are all non response based ads. Just publish your ad get your copies (2 each of English & Local) and submit it at your passport office. 

Q 9. What are the charges ?

A. For charges Pls click the location below

Mumbai, Pune Nagpur & Nasik, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata

Q 10. How will I get the copies ?

A. 4 copies (2 each of English & Marathi) are couriered to you in Mumbai ONLY on the same day the ad appears. (Advertisers outside mumbai have to buy the papers on their own) Vichare couriers usually takes around 24 – 72 hrs to deliver from the date the ad appears.

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 or 4th Jan. The Delivery timings for the courier is between 10 – 6 pm (except sundays). As such we request you to kindly provide us a complete address with proper landmarks and SEE THAT SOMEONE IS PRESENT at the address between these timings or else the courier comes back. Kindly note that we find 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 a period of 15 days from the date of the ad booked.