How To Change Name In Birth Certificate Online
Date : 24 Jul, 2023
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Introduction
A birth certificate is a very significant document that holds the age proof of an individual. The certificate is issued by the concerned Municipal Corporation, comprising the details of his/ her name, mother’s name, father’s name, date of birth, and time of birth.
A person may seek to modify certain details mentioned in his birth certificate and due to various reasons. To change your name on the birth certificate has now become easy with the help of online processes that has been introduced in many States of India.
Reasons to change name in birth certificate
Following may be one of the reason to change your name in the birth certificate:
✅ Name change after marriage
✅ Divorce
✅ Sophistication in the name
✅ Dislike your name
✅ Numerological reasons
✅ Astrology
✅ Change of gender
✅ Change of identity
✅ Change of surname
✅ Religious reasons
Online procedure is easy
The method to change name online on the birth certificate varies from state to state in India. But the basic requirements are almost same. If you want to change your name, surname, parent’s name, or want to modify the spelling then go through the procedure explained below in detail.
You have to submit the essential documents while applying online for change in name in the birth certificate. Following are the documents required for change of name in birth certificate online.
Documents required to change name Online in Birth Certificate
Following are the documents required for name change in birth certificate:
1. ID Proof.
2. Address proof.
3. A Gazetted letter containing the reason to change your name.
4. Copy of newspaper-published advertisement pertaining to change of name with publication date.
5. Copy of Controller of Publication in the Department of Publication-issued Deed regarding the name change.
6. Two self-attested photographs.
Now let’s discuss the procedure to change your name in the birth certificate online in detail below.
Online Procedure for Name Change in Birth Certificate
The below mentioned steps be followed to initiate online name change on your birth certificate. It must be noted that although you can initiate the application online, however, most of the procedures pertaining to name change on birth certificates are to be completed offline.
You may update your name in the birth certificate through online procedure only if your municipal authority provides such a service in your state. In India many municipalities do not have an integrated online name change procedure on the websites. If this is the case, then you have to approach the authority in person to get the needful done.
Example: Some of the States have made it possible to modify name online. Recently, Telangana government has unveiled Meeseva that is an integrated service gateway.
The Registrar of Births and Deaths issue birth and death certificate, who is a state-level official. A person who has completed 18 years of age has legal right to modify their name by following proper legal steps.
Affidavit Preparation and Submission: Step 1
You have to prepare and submit an affidavit mentioning the name change and also a specific reason for the same. A local notary public must be approached to notarize the name change affidavit. In the affidavit you must mention your old name, your new name that you want to be reflected on the birth certificate. The affidavit has to be executed on a non-judicial stamp paper.
Fill the Online form: Step 2
After preparing the affidavit you have to fill the online form for birth certificate name change. For this, you have to visit the official website of Municipal Corporation. Then click ‘Services’ tab of the home page, it would reflect the services provided by your municipality.
In service tab check the option for changing your name and opt. for the name modification/ update application form online. Fill the form with the necessary details, including your name, parents’ name, date and year of birth, your address, and other details as asked in the online form.
Publication in Newspaper: Step 3
After preparing the affidavit and getting it notarized. You need to publish about your change in name, in two newspapers i.e. one in the regional newspaper and one national newspaper.
You need to mention both your names i.e. old as well as new name, father’s/ husband’s name, complete address, your age, date of affidavit. Make sure that there are no errors in the spelling in your name and cross-verify the same carefully before publication.
Submission to District Court: Step 4
After obtaining the affidavit and filling the form, you have to submit the same to the District Court of your area. You need to submit the affidavit and online form in the presence of a Magistrate. You must also obtain the Judge’s signature on the affidavit and filled-up form to make the name change in the birth certificate effortless.
Publication in Gazette Notification: Step 5
After following the above-mentioned steps, you must publish a notification in your state’s Official Gazette. You have to approach the state’s Government Press department and fill out the necessary form. After paying the requisite fees, the State’s Official Gazette will publish the name change in the gazette. A copy of published gazette will be sent via email at your residential address that shall be the proof of completion of the process.
Conclusion
As mentioned above, the procedure for name change may vary from one State to another. You need to check the guidelines provided by your state with regard to name change before initiating the name change procedure. You have to prepare the necessary documents before initiating the name change process.
FAQs
Q1: What are the valid reasons for name change?
Ans: It could be divorce, marriage, adoption, error in the spelling of the name, religious, political reasons, etc.
Q2: My astrologer suggested me to add ‘A’ in my name. Can I simply add a single alphabet and use it without changing my documents?
Ans: No, you cannot use it like that. It is must that you change your name by following the given procedure and update all your legal documents. Even if there is an addition of a single alphabet you need to follow the complete procedure for name change.
Q3: I want to hide my identity to avoid financial debts. Can I change my name?
Ans: No, you cannot change your name as it is not a valid reason. You cannot change your name to exercise fraud and avoid debts.
Q4: I am married to a divorcee woman who has a child. I want to change his father’s name in his birth certificate. How it can be done?
Ans: You have to follow the procedure mentioned above to change father’s name on the child’s birth certificate
Q5: What are important points to remember while changing name in the birth certificate?
Ans: ✅ Every State has a different procedure to change name on a birth certificate, provided by the state government office.
✅ You have to pay nominal mandatory fees as per the State rules while submitting the application.
✅ You must keep the copy of all documents produced, published, and obtained.
✅ Remember to obtain the copy of a modified Birth Certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths.
This article was written by Shivangi Dubey, an extremely established lawyer. Shivangi Dubey holds a BSL-LLB degree from ILS Pune & also is a gold medalist in LLM-Business laws from Amity University. With 12 years of experience in the law domain, she has established herself as an expert in her field. Presently, Shivangi works as an Advocate at the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Government of India. Her expertise as well as insights have considerably added to the content of this article.
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