Legal Question in Family Law in India
change of personal name
How can I change my name? Will it be different if only surname is to be added to the name? What legal formalities are to be taken for both of these? If I change my name what problems will I have to face in my day to day acts/transactions?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: change of personal name
You can change your name / surname by making an affidavit to that effect and have it sworn before a first class magistrate, and having the fact published in a local newspaper.
No problems as such may be faced in the day to day activities; however, you may have to have the records (name) changed in banks etc.
Re: change of personal name
Please let me know if you have any medicolegal problem related to change in name?Normally this is a cumbersome process. As you have not mentioned your age or qualifications, it is difficult to opine in the matter as all the factors are considered when a name is changed.Do consider all these before attempting to change the name.Full personal details are required.