Get your name change officially published in the Maharashtra Government Gazette (Rajpatra). Shripada Enterprises handles the entire process โ from affidavit drafting to newspaper publication and Gazette notification. Legally valid across India.
Maharashtra e-Gazette Assistance
Changing your name legally in India requires publication in the Maharashtra Government Gazette (Rajpatra). This is mandatory for updating your name on Passport, Aadhaar, PAN Card, educational certificates, property records, and all other government documents.
As a Government-registered Common Service Centre (CSC), Shripada Enterprises handles the complete process โ affidavit preparation, newspaper advertisement, e-Gazette application submission, and Gazette copy collection โ so you don't have to run between offices.
What We Handle
All applications processed through the official Maharashtra Government Gazette (Rajpatra) portal.
Full name, first name, middle name or surname change
Name correction or change for children (below 18)
Official publication in Rajpatra & newspapers
Affidavit, notary & follow-up services
Have a special case? Contact us โ we handle all types of name change scenarios.
The Gazette Challenge
Understanding the hurdles helps explain why professional assistance saves weeks of effort and avoids rejection.
Name change requires 3 separate steps โ Affidavit, Newspaper Publication, and Gazette Notification. Missing or incorrect order leads to rejection by government offices.
The affidavit must contain specific legal language, correct old/new name format, and proper notarisation. A poorly drafted affidavit invalidates the entire process.
You need to publish in at least 2 newspapers โ 1 English & 1 regional (Marathi). Not all newspapers are accepted by the Gazette office. We know which ones are valid.
Maharashtra's e-Rajpatra online portal has specific format requirements for application, supporting documents, and payment. Wrong submissions cause weeks of delay.
Gazette publication takes 15โ30 days after submission. Any error means restarting from scratch โ losing weeks. Correct first-time submission is critical.
The Gazette notification is published in Marathi and English. Ensuring your name appears correctly in both scripts (Devanagari + Roman) requires attention to detail.
Document Checklist
Select the name change type to see the relevant document checklist.
Note: Exact requirements may vary based on the reason for name change and the Gazette office's guidelines. Our team will provide a personalised checklist after reviewing your case.
How It Works
We handle the entire process end-to-end โ you just provide documents and we do the rest.
Visit us, call, or WhatsApp. Tell us your reason for name change and we'll advise on documents and process.
We draft the name change affidavit on stamp paper with correct legal format and get it notarised by a registered Notary Public.
We publish the name change notice in 2 newspapers โ 1 English & 1 Marathi (Pune edition) โ and collect the newspaper cuttings.
We submit the application on the Maharashtra e-Rajpatra portal with affidavit, newspaper cuttings, and all supporting documents.
Once published (15โ30 days), we collect the official Gazette copy with your name change notification and hand it over to you.
Maharashtra Gazette Experts
The Maharashtra Government Gazette process differs based on the reason for name change โ marriage, divorce, personal preference, religious conversion, or minor's name change. Each has specific affidavit formats, newspaper requirements, and supporting documents.
Our team has processed hundreds of Gazette name changes and knows the exact format, accepted newspapers, correct portal procedure, and common mistakes to avoid โ ensuring your application is accepted on the first attempt.
Get Started โWhy Shripada Enterprises
We are a Government-registered CSC with hands-on experience in Maharashtra Gazette procedures. Here's what sets us apart:
Officially registered CSC โ we process Gazette applications through the proper government channels with full accountability.
We draft legally correct affidavits with proper format, language, and stamp paper value โ no rejections due to drafting errors.
We have direct tie-ups with accepted English & Marathi newspapers in Pune for same-day publication of name change notices.
We know the exact portal requirements โ correct file formats, document sizes, payment process โ ensuring smooth submission.
We handle all communication with Gazette offices and newspapers in Marathi on your behalf โ zero language barriers.
From affidavit drafting to Gazette copy delivery โ one team, one place, no middlemen. We even guide you on post-Gazette name updates.
Common Questions
Answers to the most common queries about Gazette name change in Pune, Maharashtra.
Ready to Change Your Name?
Skip the confusion and legal hassle. Contact Shripada Enterprises in Pune today โ our team will handle everything from affidavit drafting to Gazette copy delivery.