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DELHI REGIONAL GUIDE

Name Change in Delhi NCR: Civil Lines & Courts

Visiting Department of Publication, Tis Hazari / Rohini Courts & Local Dailies

Delhi residents enjoy a unique advantage: the headquarters of the Department of Publication is situated right in North Delhi at Civil Lines. Here is practical local guidance on navigating counter submission, court notarization, and local circulations.

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1. Visiting the Department of Publication at Civil Lines

The office is located at: Department of Publication, Government of India, Civil Lines, Delhi – 110054 (Near Vidhan Sabha / Civil Lines Metro Station on the Yellow Line).

Public Counter Timings: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on official working days (Monday to Friday).

Counter Submission: Delhi residents can submit their dossiers by hand at the counter, allowing the receiving clerk to check formatting, witness signatures, and CD integrity on the spot.

2. Notarization & Stamp Duty in Delhi

Delhi strictly utilizes e-Stamp Papers issued by the Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL):

Standard stamp value: ₹10 or ₹20 e-stamp for general name change affidavits.

Notarization can be completed before any registered Notary Public at Delhi District Courts (e.g., Rohini District Court, Tis Hazari Courts, Saket Courts, or Karkardooma Courts).

3. Local Newspaper Requirements in Delhi

The two newspaper advertisements must circulate widely within the National Capital Territory of Delhi:

English Daily: The Indian Express, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Pioneer, or The Statesman.

Regional Daily (Hindi): Navbharat Times, Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, or Punjab Kesari.

Advocate Nashrah Ansari

Bar Enrollment: UPP/1655/2021

B.Sc., LL.B. • Legal Contributor & Reviewer

Advocate Nashrah Ansari contributes to the legal-information resources of Kaagzaat. Content is curated to provide accurate, verified explanations of Indian civil documentation processes, Gazette of India requirements, and statutory affidavit standards.

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