Service
Name Change Gazette Notification
Help with the official gazette notification for a name change: affidavit, newspaper notice and publication.
A gazette notification is the official, published record of a change of name. Registrars, companies and banks often ask for it when the name on your investments differs substantially from your current name. The process involves an affidavit, newspaper advertisements and an application for publication. We guide you through each stage and prepare the documents.
This service is for you if…
- Your name changed after marriage and your shares are in your old name
- You changed your name or its spelling formally
- An RTA or company has asked you for a gazette copy
- You want one official proof to update all your investments
Where cases usually get stuck
- Knowing whether the State or Central Gazette suits your case
- Drafting the affidavit and newspaper advertisement correctly
- Preparing the application and supporting documents for publication
- Using the published gazette to update share records afterwards
Your document checklist
- Affidavit for change of name (on stamp paper, notarised)
- Newspaper advertisements (usually one English and one regional paper)
- Identity and address proof (old and new names)
- Passport-size photographs
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Application form with signatures in old and new names
This is a general list and may vary by case, company and RTA. We'll give you an exact checklist after reviewing your documents.
What we do, step by step
- 1
Plan
We confirm the right gazette route and exact name details to publish.
- 2
Draft
We prepare the affidavit, newspaper matter and application.
- 3
Publish
We guide the newspaper publication and the submission for gazette publication.
- 4
Update records
Once published, we use the gazette to update your share and investment records.
Questions about Gazette Notification
It depends on the gazette office and how complete the application is. It typically takes a few weeks to a couple of months after submission.
Often needed together
Need help with Gazette Notification? Let's look at your case together.
Send us a photo of your certificate or tell us your situation. We'll tell you what's possible, free of charge.