The Complete 5-Step Filing Journey
Step 1: Sworn Affidavit Preparation
Procure non-judicial stamp paper, draft standard legal clauses, and obtain attestation from an SDM, Executive Magistrate, or Notary Public.
Step 2: Dual Newspaper Publication
Publish verbatim notification in 1 English national daily + 1 regional language daily. Preserve full, original newspaper pages.
Step 3: Gazette Proforma & CD Burning
Complete bilingual proforma with two adult witnesses. Burn MS Word file to a clean CD-R and prepare the CD Certificate.
Step 4: Government Fee Payment via Bharatkosh
Remit ₹1,100 (for major name change) or prescribed fee through Bharatkosh under Controller of Publications head.
Step 5: Physical Dispatch & Tracking
Send complete physical dossier via Speed Post to Department of Publication, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054 and track Saturday e-Gazette releases.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of Publication publishes updated weekly registers. Once approved, the notification is downloadable on egazette.gov.in every Saturday.