Got your Form-V Marriage Certificate from Tis Hazari? Congratulations! Now comes the practical step: updating your name (usually surname for the bride) across all your official documents. Here's the complete 2026 step-by-step guide.
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Do You HAVE to Change Your Name?
No. Indian law does not require any spouse to change their name after marriage. It's a personal choice. Many married women retain their maiden surname, double-barrel it, or take the husband's surname — all legally valid.
Step 1 — Gazette Notification (Optional but Recommended)
The most authoritative way to change your name is via Gazette of India publication. While not strictly mandatory for most updates, it creates a permanent legal record.
- Affidavit of name change (we draft)
- 2 newspaper advertisements (1 English, 1 Hindi)
- Gazette of India application form
- Marriage certificate copy
- Aadhaar copy
- Fee: ₹1,300 (Gazette) + ₹2,000 (newspaper) + ₹500 (our service) = approx ₹3,800
- Timeline: 30–45 days
Step 2 — Aadhaar Name Change
- Visit nearest Aadhaar Sewa Kendra
- Documents needed: Form-V (proof of marriage), one of: passport (already updated) / gazette notification
- Fee: ₹50
- Timeline: Updated in Aadhaar database within 5–10 days; new card delivered in 30 days
- Online correction also possible at uidai.gov.in if you have valid OTP-supported number
Step 3 — PAN Card Name Change
- Apply at NSDL or UTI portal: "Change in PAN data"
- Documents: Form-V + Aadhaar (with new name)
- Fee: ₹110 (online) or ₹120 (offline)
- Timeline: 15–20 days
- Pro tip: Update Aadhaar first, then use updated Aadhaar to update PAN
Step 4 — Passport Name Change
- Apply at Passport Seva Kendra (online appointment): "Reissue of Passport with change in particulars"
- Documents: Form-V + Aadhaar (with new name) + Joint photograph with spouse + Marriage certificate + Existing passport
- Fee: ₹1,500 (36-page, normal) or ₹2,000 (60-page) or ₹3,500 (tatkal)
- Timeline: 7–15 days (normal); 3–5 days (tatkal)
- Pro tip: Apply within 1 year of marriage to avoid extra scrutiny
Step 5 — Voter ID Name Change
- Visit local Electoral Office or apply online at nvsp.in
- Form 8 — Correction of Entries
- Documents: Form-V + Aadhaar (updated)
- Fee: Free
- Timeline: 30–45 days
Step 6 — Bank Accounts
- Visit your bank branch (most banks don't allow this online)
- Documents: Form-V + Aadhaar (updated) + PAN (updated) + Application letter
- Fee: Usually free
- Timeline: Same day or 5 working days
- Don't forget: Joint accounts can be opened too; signatures updated; nominee updated to spouse
Step 7 — Driving Licence
- Apply at local RTO: Form 1A (Application for change of address/name)
- Documents: Form-V + Aadhaar (updated) + Existing DL
- Fee: ₹200–500 depending on state
- Timeline: 30 days; new DL mailed
Step 8 — EPF (Provident Fund)
- Login to EPFO Member Portal — Profile → Update KYC
- Documents: Form-V + Aadhaar + PAN
- Employer attests; then EPFO updates
- Free; 15–30 days
Step 9 — Income Tax Records
- Once PAN is updated, Income Tax records auto-update for next assessment year
- For current year: file ITR with updated name
- Update e-filing portal profile
Step 10 — Insurance Policies
- LIC / private insurance: visit branch with Form-V + ID
- Free or nominal fee
- Also update nominee to spouse
Recommended Order
- Gazette Notification (creates legal record)
- Aadhaar (base for everything else)
- PAN (needed for many other steps)
- Passport (most-asked-for document)
- Voter ID, Driving Licence (in parallel)
- Bank, EPF, Insurance (last)
Total Cost
| Document | Approx Cost |
|---|---|
| Gazette + Affidavit + Newspaper | ₹3,800 |
| Aadhaar Update | ₹50 |
| PAN Update | ₹110 |
| Passport Reissue (Normal) | ₹1,500 |
| Voter ID | Free |
| Driving Licence | ₹500 |
| Total (Self-Done) | ~₹6,000 |
End-to-End Name Change Service
If you prefer not to handle this paperwork yourself, we offer end-to-end name change service: gazette + Aadhaar + PAN + Passport + Voter ID + DL — ₹8,500 inclusive. We handle everything; you sign forms once. Timeline: 60 days for full update.
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