How to publish a name change ad for a passport or gazette
A step-by-step guide for first-timers — the affidavit you need, the exact format offices accept, how many newspapers, the cost, and the proof you submit to the office.
Most offices need it ≤ 6 months old. You arrange it — we don't provide or notarise it.
1 or 2 newspapers
Passport often needs 1 English + 1 regional. Confirm the exact rule with your office.
The exact wording
Use our sample format and fill in your details. We publish it exactly as you approve.
Proof for upload
After it prints, view it in the e-paper or get a PDF/invoice to submit to the office.
Backgrounder · Name-change advertisingAccepted for passport, gazette & bank
Name-change advertising
Name-change notices, how it works.
How to publish a change-of-name notice in India's newspapers — the affidavit you need, the exact wording offices accept, how many papers, the cost, and the proof you submit to the office.
A change-of-name notice is a formality with real stakes — a passport, gazette or bank name change is held up until the office sees it in an established daily. Passport offices often want one English + one regional paper, so the paper you choose and the exact wording matter more than the price.
You arrange the notarised affidavit; we publish the notice exactly as you approve it, at official rates with a lowest-price guarantee. The GST invoice is emailed and — the part offices care about — you can view and save the exact page from the e-paper, or get a PDF, to attach to your application, often in the next edition.
Name-change advertising · by the numbers
280+
Newspapers
TOI, HT, Eenadu, Gujarat Samachar…
₹450
Typical from
Most notices land ₹450–₹2,500 +GST
Next-day
Turnaround
Book before cut-off for tomorrow's edition
1+1
Papers
Passport often needs 1 English + 1 regional
e-paper
Proof
View / save the page for your office
Free
Drafting & format
sample wording, filled for you
Indicative figures — finalised per newspaper and edition. Rates exclude 5% GST.
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Passport and gazette offices trust a printed notice in an established daily — that's why the paper, and the exact wording, matter.
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Frequently asked
Change of name questions
Metro editions typically draw strong responses within 1–2 weeks. A display classified with photo gets roughly 3× the response of a text-only ad. Multi-edition bundles significantly expand reach.
For broad reach, multi-edition packages offer up to 90% savings versus booking cities individually. Bundle discounts apply automatically: 5% off 3+ editions, 10% off 5+, 15% off 8+.
your chosen paper reaches millions of daily readers across major cities. For change of name classifieds, the dedicated section ensures your ad is seen by readers actively looking in that category.
Rates reflect each edition's circulation and readership. High-circulation metros (Mumbai, Delhi) command premium rates because your ad reaches more readers. Smaller editions offer cost-effective reach.
Pre-built bundles save the most. Choose from National Selection (all editions), or smaller regional packages. Bundle discounts stack automatically at checkout — no coupon needed.
GST at 5% is the only addition. Enhancements like bold, border and tick mark are priced separately and shown live in the composer before you pay.
Classified text ads are priced per line (typically 5 lines minimum). Each additional line is charged at the per-line rate shown in the table. Display classifieds are priced by area (sq.cm).
Yes — for Classified Display ads, photos and logos are supported. Upload a JPG or PNG in the composer. Photo classifieds get significantly higher response rates than text-only.
Tick mark, border, bold text and background tint are available as add-ons. Each is priced live in the composer — you see the total update before you confirm.
Weekday classifieds require booking by 6 PM the previous day. Sunday editions close Friday 6 PM. The booking calendar shows available dates and highlights deadlines.
SMS confirmation is sent after the ad is processed. A tearsheet PDF (the actual page your ad appeared in) is emailed within 48 hours of publication.
Changes and cancellations are free up to 24 hours before the release date. Refunds are processed within 7 working days. Rescheduling to a later date is available at no extra charge.
Still unsure? Talk to a person.
Our desk explains the affidavit, the format and how many papers you need — no jargon, no upsell.
