Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in India

Hi, My name is Maria Anil Kumar , age -30 years. I got married to a Hindu person couple of years back. My husband's name is Kandula Santosh Kumar. Now my question is as to how can I change my name from Maria to Kavitha. In all of my certificates starting from 10th to degree, I Have my name as Maria AK. My in-laws want my name to be changed legally from Maria to Kandula Kavitha and apply for a passport and aardhar card and it should reflect the name as Kavitha. Kindly suggest as what to be done.


Asked on 7/12/13, 5:03 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

file civil suit in court to change ur name on certificates

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Answered on 7/12/13, 5:24 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

You may change your name by inserting a public notice in some local newspaper and thereafter approach the concerned authorities - school board, college / university for incorporating the changed name in your certificates. On the basis of changed certificates, you may apply for name change in your passport.

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Answered on 7/12/13, 9:02 am


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