Name Change After Marriage in Maharashtra
New name on your documents
Help to change your surname or name on Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank and other documents after marriage. In Maharashtra a legal name change is recorded in the Government Gazette.
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- When you change your surname after marriage
- To match your name across Aadhaar/PAN/passport
- For bank and property records
What to keep ready
Pick just one paper from each box.
- Marriage certificate
- Aadhaar
- PAN card
- Passport
- Voter ID
- Passport-size photos
How to apply for Name Change After Marriage in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Get your marriage certificate first. This is your main proof. If you don't have it yet, register the marriage and get the certificate (see the Marriage Registration guide). Many offices accept the certificate alone for a simple surname change.
- Make an affidavit. Get a notarised affidavit on stamp paper stating your old name, your new name, and that you are changing it because of marriage. A notary or lawyer prepares this, usually in a day.
- Publish in two newspapers. Place a small name-change notice in two newspapers — one English and one Marathi/local. Keep the printed copies.These newspaper ads are compulsory — without them the Gazette will reject your application.
- Apply for the Gazette online. Go to dgps.maharashtra.gov.in (Maharashtra's Government Printing department), create an account, fill the name-change form, and upload your affidavit, the two newspaper ads, an ID proof and your marriage certificate.
- Pay the fee and submit. Pay the Gazette fee online (around ₹1,100). After the office checks your documents, your new name is published in the Maharashtra Government Gazette.
- Download the Gazette notification. Once published, download the Gazette PDF — this is your legal proof of the new name.Keep a few copies; you will need it for each document you update.
- Update your documents — Aadhaar first. Using the Gazette and marriage certificate, change your name on Aadhaar first, then PAN, passport, voter ID, bank accounts, driving licence and ration card.Do Aadhaar first — many services copy your name straight from Aadhaar.
Good to know
Note: changing your name after marriage is not legally required. Many places accept just the marriage certificate; but a Gazette entry makes updating every document easier. Update Aadhaar first, since many departments pull your name from Aadhaar.
Common questions
How do I apply for Name Change After Marriage online?
You do it online on the official government website (dgps.maharashtra.gov.in). Follow the 7 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for Name Change After Marriage from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. Name Change After Marriage is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.
How much does Name Change After Marriage cost?
Varies (affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette fee ~₹1,100; each document update has its own small fee) Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does Name Change After Marriage take?
About 4–8 weeks for the Gazette, then each document separately
What documents are needed for Name Change After Marriage?
Keep ready: Proof of marriage, Existing photo ID (old name), Photos. Any one document per group is enough.
What is the official website for Name Change After Marriage?
The official government website is dgps.maharashtra.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.