Name change process with

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 04 August 2024 This query is : Resolved
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My name is written in all my important documents like aadhar & educational certificates as " S V N Rishitha Pinnammaneni". Where as my name is written in Passport as "Sai Venkata Naga Rishitha Pinnammaneni" which is nothing but a full form of my abbreviated name, as passport won't take names with
abbreviations.
So, now I want to change my name legally to - "Sai Rishitha Pinnammaneni". It helps me to maintain consistency and keeps my name short and convenient. Now I should go through all the processes of affidavit, newspaper publishing & Gazette . Changing name in educational certificates is a tedious task so i just plan on showing the legal name change proof attached in the future scenarios.

Now, Please advice me experts what old name should I use in the affidavit, newspapers & Gazette. CASE 1:- If I use my full name as in passport, it might lead to confusion in the future as all my important documents are in abbreviated name. I plan to do MS abroad, so if I use full name I'm worried they will ask about why my old name in the affidavit/Gazette is not matching with my certificates name.
CASE 2 :- If I use my abbreviated name, I'm worried that passport office won't accept it. What if they disagree to change my name as my old name in Gazette will be my abbreviated name but not my old passport full name .
CASE 3 :- Is it possible to mention both my names in the affidavit, newspapers & Gazette?
Stating like " I, S V N Rishitha Pinnammaneni also known as Sai Venkata Naga Rishitha Pinnammaneni going to change my name to Sai Rishitha Pinnammaneni "
Is it okay if I mention my both names in affidavit newspapers and Gazette? Will there be enough space to mention my both names?

Please help me on this experts, What old name will be legal & lawful? What old name should I use in my affidavit, newspapers & Gazette? My full name or abbreviated name Or both??

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This discussion addresses a common dilemma when legally changing one's name: which 'old' name to use on official documents like affidavits, newspaper notices, and the Gazette. The user's name appears abbreviated on educational certificates and Aadhaar, but in full on their passport. They wish to change their legal name to a shorter version for consistency. The core concern is potential confusion or rejection from authorities if the name on the Gazette doesn't perfectly match existing documents, or if the passport office has issues. Experts suggest it's possible to mention both names in the affidavit, newspaper, and Gazette to clarify the transition, reassuring the user that once the new name is published in the Gazette, it becomes the legally recognised name, and the Gazette copy can be used as proof for any discrepancies.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 04 August 2024
You can prepare an affidavit in such a way that your name appearing as 'X' in certain documents and 'XX' in other documents, whereas you have decided to change your name to 'XXX' and that you will be henceforth be known as per the latest name.
Once your latest name appears in the Gazette publication, you need not worry about other names and start using the chosen name after that.

kavksatyanarayana (Expert) 04 August 2024
Yes. You can enclose a copy of the Gazette Publication if any authority asks you. Once your name is changed through Gazette Publication, it is no problem.

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