Name Change Procedure in Andhra Pradesh

Name Change Procedure Consultants in Andhra Pradesh, now-a-days in India some people are changing name  according to latest trend, sentiment, numerology, horoscope etc., changing name is an amazingly common phenomenon. For some or alternate reasons, people have started changing their names. Be it any visionary, individual or master reason, most of them are changing it for any of the particular reasons. Government of Andhra Pradesh is providing procedure and facility to change the name according to Law.
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Name Change procedure in Andhra Pradesh is three stages. First getting of Police Verification, before changing of old name into new name you should not involved in any criminal offenses for that reason a Police Verification Certificate is very much need.  Secondly, after getting Police Verification Certificate apply to Tahsildar/Executive Magistrate of the respective region or jurisdiction.  After thorough verification and inquiry the Tahsildar and if it deems fit, will give certificate in the form of Annexure-II  which is declaring that you are the Citizen of India and eligible to change of name as you wish.  Third stage is Publication of Annexure-II certificate in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.   

We, the associates of VLN Legal Services a Law Firm  providing services to change the name of individuals in Andhra Pradesh and in preparing affidavits, legal documents relating to change of name and guide them in getting Name Change according to Law as prescribed in the state of Andhra Pradesh.  The Process, procedure and Application to submit

PROCEDURE FOR NAME CHANGE

Name Change is divided in to three categories, viz...
  1. Name Change for Majors (can apply directly)
  2. Name Change for Minors (Apply by his/her parents )
  3. Name Change for Government Employees (for A.P. State Govt. Employes )

To apply for first two stages above an affidavit duly giving personal details such as old name, father's name, age and residential address and by incorporating your intention to change of your old name into new name and notarize it.   In case of minors the parents should give the affidavit on behalf of minor son/daughter and in most of the cases and in certain age level the Police Verification Certificate may not essential. 

For State Government Employees may prepare an Affidavit in minimum value of stamp paper and get approve and signature from authority concerned and enclose all relevant proofs submit it directly in Government Press for Gazette Publication. Publication charges Rs.375/-. No need of PS Verification and Annexure-II Certificate from Tahsildar.

After getting Police Verification Certificate you apply to Tahsildar of respective jurisdiction or region by fill-ping Annexure-I Form duly affixing Rs.2/- Non-judicial stamp and Passport size photograph.  Annexure-II should be kept in blank, the Office of Tahsildar will fill-up it. (The Applications Annexure-I & Annexure-II formats may have from Govt. Press or may available from private vendors surrounding Tahsildar Office.  In case of minors Annexure-III application format should be use to apply.  Annexure-II is common to minors and majors.

After getting Annexure-II certificate from Tahsildar concerned, it is very much need to publish in Andhra Pradesh Gazette by fulfill all requirements as stated beside.   If you get Gazette Publication copy, the Process of Changing of Name is completed.

NAME CHANGE GAZETTE COPY SHOULD NEED TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING

  • To change name in Passport -- after getting Gazette Publication copy, publish in two leading news papers of your respective area or zone by preparing Affidavit of Annexure-E which you may down load from Passport official website duly notarize and submit to Passport authorities to correct/change/rectify your name.
  • To change name in Aadhar card, Ration Card, Voter ID and PAN Card you may make through e-seva counters.
  • In case women applicants to change surname after marriage, down load Annexure-D affidavit format from Passport official website and fulfill and prepare in minimum value of stamp paper duly notarize and affix a joint photograph at the bottom of the stamp paper.  The seal/rubber stamp of notary should be half on the photograph and half on the affidavit. 
  • While preparing Affidavits, in the relevant portion of the intention to change of name you must write the reason to change of name i.e., e.g.  surname after marriage (for women); change of name for the reason of divorce; change of name for the  correction of wrong entries occurred in school records due to parental mistake; change of name due to numerology or astrology reasons. --- which is suitable and fit to your reason and cause.
If anybody wants Formats of Applications, Letters, Affidavit and other relevant documentation for Change of Name for Three stages, we will provide services for preparation of documentation on payment of Rs.500/- for service charges, which after credited in the given Bank Account.

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Stage-wise check list

1st Stage: To Submit in Police Station

1.    Letter to Station House Officer
2.    Affidavit in Rs.10/- Stamp Paper 
3.    Aadhar Card/Ration Card/PAN Card
4.    ID Proof
5.    SSC Memo
6.    Latest Qualification Provisional
7.    Passport Size Photo

2nd Stage: After getting P.S. Verification Certificate-
To Submit in Tahsildar Office

1.    Application  (Annexure-I)  affix Rs.2/- Non-Judicial Stamp.
2.    Annexure-II  (should be in blank and Tahsildar office will fill-up it)
3.    Affidavit in Minimu value i.e., Rs.10/- Stamp Paper 
4.    P.olice Verification Certificate Original
5.    Ration Card, Voter ID, Aadhar Card if any or all
6.    ID Proof
7.    SSC Marks Memo
8.    Degree Provisional or if studying bonafide certificate
9.    Passport Size Photo

3rd Stage : After getting Annexure-II Certificate-
To Submit in Govt. Press For Gazette Publication

1.    Letter to the Commissioner of Printing.
2.    Specimen Publication Matter  (2 Copies )
3.    Annexure-II Certificate from Tahsildar  (Original )
4.    Aadhar Card/Ration Card/Voter ID/PAN Card
5.    ID Proof
6.    SSC Certificate
7.    Inter, Degree or PG Qualification Provisional or all.
8.    Passport Size Photo
9.    Publication Fee by way of DD for Rs.375/-.

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