What are the legal steps for Changing a name after adoption in India?

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        January 11, 2025 at 9:00 am
        **Process for Name Change After Adoption in India**

        Adoption is a beautiful journey, and updating the name of the adopted child is an important legal step to reflect their new identity. Here’s how you can do it:

        1️⃣ **Obtain Adoption Deed** – A legal document validating the adoption.

        2️⃣ **Create an Affidavit** – Declaring the intent for the name change.

        3️⃣ **Publish in Newspapers** – Notify the public through an English and local language newspaper.

        4️⃣ **Submit to Gazette Office** – Apply for official publication of the name change in the Gazette of India.

        5️⃣ **Update Identity Documents** – Use the Gazette notification to amend the name on official records.

        More at: [https://taxxinn.com/blog/legal-name-change-after-adoption-in-india/](https://taxxinn.com/blog/legal-name-change-after-adoption-in-india/)

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