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Gazette Name Change Fees in India
The Gazette of India charges ₹1,100 to publish an adult’s change of name and ₹1,700 for a minor, under the Department of Publication’s office order of 19 September 2023. Indians living abroad pay ₹3,500 (adult) or ₹5,100 (minor). You pay the fee yourself on Bharatkosh, the government’s Non-Tax Receipt Portal, and attach the printed receipt to your application.
₹1,100
Adult (18+)
₹1,700
Minor
₹3,500
Adult living abroad
₹5,100
Minor living abroad
Official fee table for Part IV notices
The Department of Publication revised its rates for advertisements and notices in the Gazette of India with effect from 14 June 2021, by an office order dated 19 September 2023. These are the charges for notices individuals publish in Part IV:
| Notice | Fee |
|---|---|
| Change of name, adult (18 or older) | ₹1,100 per case |
| Change of name, minor | ₹1,700 per case |
| Change of name, adult living abroad | ₹3,500 |
| Change of name, minor living abroad | ₹5,100 |
| Change of religion | ₹1,700 per case |
| Public notice (for example, change of name and gender) | ₹1,400 per case |
| Adoption notice | ₹1,700 per case |
| Lost, destroyed or stolen notice | ₹1,900 for one issue; ₹5,700 for three consecutive issues |
| Adopting a name or surname of another religion, without changing religion | ₹1,350 |
Sources: Department of Publication office order No. 761/O&M/2014-16 dated 19 September 2023; guideline for change of name (adult) for the ₹1,350 case, which it describes as ₹1,100 plus ₹250. The adoption guideline says the ₹1,700 is payable by each party.
Don’t pay for a “hard copy”. The government stopped printing and selling the Gazette on 1 October 2015. You download your notice free from egazette.gov.in, and the Department’s guidelines ask applicants not to send any extra fee for a printed copy.
How to pay the gazette fee on Bharatkosh
Since 1 October 2018 the fee has to be paid through Bharatkosh (the Non-Tax Receipt Portal, NTRP). These steps follow the Department of Publication’s own payment procedure:
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Open Bharatkosh
Go to bharatkosh.gov.in and choose Non-Registered User (Quick Payment). You don’t need an account.
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Choose the ministry
Under Ministry/Department, select Information and Broadcasting. This is what the Department’s procedure specifies, even though the Department of Publication sits under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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Pick the purpose
Use the search (magnifying glass) in the Purpose list and select Sale of Gazette (PAO Printing, New Delhi). The procedure notes it appears on the fourth page of results.
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Check the heads and enter the amount
Confirm the screen shows Function Head 005800102000000 – Sale of Gazettes, PAO 019065 – PAO Printing, Delhi and DDO 219077 – Department of Publications. Enter the fee (for example ₹1,100), add the remark “Fee for publication in the Gazette of India” and click Next.
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Add the applicant’s details
Enter the name, address, mobile number and email of the person whose name is changing (or the parent, for a minor), then confirm.
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Pay
Pay by net banking, debit card or credit card.
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Print the receipt
Generate the receipt, print it and attach it to your application. The receipt is your proof of payment.
Pay only on bharatkosh.gov.in. The Department of Publication states it isn’t responsible for fraud or for any payment made on another link or website. Direct NEFT/RTGS transfers to the Department were stopped on 18 March 2019, so guides that still ask for a demand draft or bank transfer are out of date.
What a gazette name change costs in total
The government fee is fixed. Everything else depends on your city, the newspaper you choose and whether you hand in the file yourself.
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government printing fee | Fixed (see table above) | Paid by you on Bharatkosh |
| Newspaper advertisement | Varies | Depends on the newspaper, edition and length of the notice |
| Affidavit | Varies | Stamp paper and notary or magistrate charges set locally; not always needed |
| Photos, CD, printouts | Small | Two passport photos, one CD, A4 printouts |
| Post or courier | Varies | Nil if you submit in person at Civil Lines, Delhi |
| Service fee | Optional | Only if you use a service to prepare the file |
If you’ll also update your passport, budget for two newspaper notices, because Passport Seva’s change-of-name sample asks for clippings from two newspapers. Newspaper notice rules
State gazette fees are different
These rates apply only to the Gazette of India. State gazettes set their own charges and payment methods. Odisha, for example, takes name-change applications on its e-Gazette portal and asks for the fee only after the application is approved. Check your state’s portal before paying. Central vs State Gazette
Fee mistakes that hold up your application
If a fee or document is short, the Department contacts the applicant by phone, speed post or email. Its guideline for change of name and gender gives six months from that first contact to send what’s missing, quoting your file number, after which the case is cancelled and you have to apply again with a fresh fee.
Fee FAQs
What is the fee for name change in the Gazette of India?
The fee is ₹1,100 for an adult and ₹1,700 for a minor, under the Department of Publication’s office order of 19 September 2023. Indians living abroad pay ₹3,500 for an adult and ₹5,100 for a minor.
How do I pay the gazette fee online?
Pay on bharatkosh.gov.in as a non-registered user. Select Information and Broadcasting as the ministry and Sale of Gazette (PAO Printing, New Delhi) as the purpose, enter the amount, pay by net banking or card, and print the receipt for your application.
Can I pay the gazette fee by demand draft?
No. Since 1 October 2018 the fee has to be paid through Bharatkosh, the Non-Tax Receipt Portal. Direct NEFT/RTGS transfers to the Department were also stopped on 18 March 2019.
How much does a gazette name change cost in total?
The government fee is ₹1,100 for an adult. On top of that you pay for the newspaper notice, any affidavit, photos, a CD and postage. The newspaper is usually the largest variable cost, and it depends on the paper and city you choose.
Is the gazette fee the same in every state?
The Gazette of India fee is the same wherever you live, because it’s a central publication. State gazettes, such as Odisha’s or Gujarat’s, set their own fees and payment steps.
Do I need to pay for a copy of my gazette?
No. Printed copies stopped on 1 October 2015. You download your notice free from egazette.gov.in, and the Department of Publication says the downloaded copy needs no further certification.
What happens if I pay the wrong amount?
The Department contacts the applicant about the shortfall by phone, speed post or email. Its guideline for change of name and gender allows six months to make up deficit fees, quoting your file number, before the case is cancelled.
Sources
More gazette name change guides
Documents required
The official 7-document checklist plus extra papers for your situation.
Affidavit and templates
Copy-ready undertaking, specimen proforma, CD certificate and request letter.
Name change after marriage
When a marriage certificate is enough, and when you need the gazette.
Minor name change
How a parent changes a child’s name: ₹1,700 fee, documents and records.
The full process
The 6 steps of a gazette name change, from undertaking to download.
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