Quick answer
If you live in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, and need an official Gazette publication for a name change, the relevant state-level route is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. Individual name changes are published under Part VI–Section 4, which covers “Change of Name both (Tamil & English) by individuals.” The Tamil Nadu Stationery and Printing Department continues to publish this category in its 2026 Gazette issues.
The Tamil Nadu Government information states that the publication fee is ₹750 for English and ₹150 for Tamil, including postal charges. The application uses the department’s prescribed name-change proforma and requires supporting identity, residence and old-name evidence.
For a Cuddalore applicant, the important point is that Cuddalore is the applicant’s location; it is not a separate “Cuddalore Gazette.” The Gazette publication is handled through the Tamil Nadu Government’s Stationery and Printing system. For the state-wide picture, see Gazette name change in Tamil Nadu.
What is Gazette name change in Cuddalore?
Gazette name change in Cuddalore means publishing your name-change notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette when the state Gazette route is appropriate for your case.
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is an official government publication. The Stationery and Printing Department lists individual name changes in Part VI–Section 4, and recent 2026 issues, including September 2026 publications, continue to contain this category.
A Gazette publication can then be used as supporting evidence when you approach other authorities to update records. However, it does not automatically update Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank records or every other document. Each authority has its own name-update procedure.
Quick answer
For a typical Tamil Nadu State Gazette name change:
- Obtain and complete the prescribed name-change proforma.
- Prepare the required proof of your old name and residence.
- Provide any additional document required for the reason for the change.
- Pay the applicable Gazette publication charge.
- Submit the application through the prescribed Tamil Nadu Government process.
- The notification is published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
- Obtain the Gazette copy and use it as supporting evidence for subsequent document updates.
How to apply for Gazette name change in Cuddalore
Step 1: Use the Tamil Nadu Government name-change proforma
The Tamil Nadu Stationery and Printing Department provides a prescribed Proforma-I for Change of Name. The form asks for details such as the old name, new name, date of birth, sex, age, district of birth, residential details, reason for the change and contact information. It also includes the e-Challan details for payment.
Step 2: Attach proof of your old name
The official proforma states that proof of the old name, such as a Birth Certificate or School Transfer Certificate, should be enclosed. Choose a document that clearly establishes the name you are changing from.
Step 3: Provide residence and nativity proof
The proforma asks for residential details and states that a copy of documents such as a Ration Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence should be enclosed as residence proof. The form also contains a declaration relating to Tamil Nadu nativity/permanent residence and mentions a Tahsildar certificate or Ration Card as proof of nativity.
If you were born outside Tamil Nadu, the department lists certified copies of a Ration Card, Passport, Voter Identity Card or Residential Certificate from a Tahsildar among the documents to be enclosed.
Step 4: Add documents related to the reason for your name change
| Reason for name change | Supporting document mentioned by Tamil Nadu Government |
|---|---|
| Adoption | Certified copy of registered adoption deed |
| Divorce | Certified copy of judgment |
| Religion conversion | Original or certified copy of religious conversion/reconversion certificate |
| Other name changes | Required identity, residence and old-name proof according to the prescribed form |
Documents required for Gazette name change in Cuddalore
For a standard application, prepare the following checklist:
- Completed Tamil Nadu Government name-change proforma
- Proof of old name, such as Birth Certificate or School Transfer Certificate
- Residence proof such as Ration Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence
- Nativity/permanent-residence proof where required
- Reason-specific supporting document, if applicable
- Applicant’s signature
- Parent/guardian signature and related details where the applicant is a minor
- e-Challan/payment details
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What is the Gazette name-change fee in Tamil Nadu?
| Publication | Government fee |
|---|---|
| Change of name in English | ₹750 |
| Change of name in Tamil | ₹150 |
| English + Tamil | ₹900 total |
The department states that these amounts include postal charges. These are government publication charges, not a quote for a private consultant or agent.
If you use a private service provider, it may charge additional amounts for document preparation, affidavit/notary work, courier, newspaper publication or handling. Those private charges are not the Tamil Nadu Government’s Gazette fee. Always confirm the amount shown on the current application/payment instructions before making payment.
Do you need a newspaper advertisement for Tamil Nadu Gazette name change?
Do not assume that two newspaper advertisements are mandatory for every Tamil Nadu State Gazette name change.
The Tamil Nadu Government Proforma-I lists the information and documents required for the State Gazette application, and the form does not list newspaper clippings among its standard enclosures.
Some private websites describe a workflow involving one English and one Tamil newspaper. That is not automatically a requirement of the Tamil Nadu State Gazette process. The requirement can also differ when a person is following a Gazette of India/Central Gazette route, so confirm the newspaper requirement for your exact route before paying for advertisements.
Tamil Nadu Gazette vs Gazette of India: which one do you need?
| Point | Tamil Nadu Government Gazette | Gazette of India |
|---|---|---|
| Government level | State Government | Central Government |
| Relevant geography | Tamil Nadu | India/Central Government process |
| Name-change publication | Part VI–Section 4 | Part IV, separate Central procedure |
| Authority | Tamil Nadu Stationery and Printing Department | Department of Publication, Government of India |
| Fee | ₹750 English / ₹150 Tamil | ₹1,100 adult under the rate order dated 19 September 2023 |
| Use | Where the Tamil Nadu State Gazette route applies | Where a particular organisation specifically asks for Central Gazette publication |
Do not choose the Central Gazette simply because a private website describes it as the “Gazette office in Cuddalore.” First determine which Gazette your receiving authority actually requires.
Where can a Cuddalore applicant apply?
The Tamil Nadu Stationery and Printing Department lists the Assistant Director (Publications), Commissionerate of Stationery and Printing, 110 Anna Salai, Chennai–600 002 as the office to contact for publication-related matters.
The department also lists Government Branch Press locations across Tamil Nadu. Its information states that a name alteration/change application facility has been provided at Government Branch Presses in Pudukottai, Virudhachalam and Salem from 26 April 2023, and at Tiruppur from 11 April 2025. Virudhachalam is in Cuddalore district.
Do not rely on websites claiming that a separate “Cuddalore Central Gazette Office” exists. Use the current Tamil Nadu Government contact and branch-press information to determine where your application should be submitted.
Assistant Director (Publications)
Commissionerate of Stationery and Printing
110, Anna Salai
Chennai – 600 002
The department lists these telephone numbers for publication-related enquiries: 044-2852 0038, 044-2854 4412 and 044-2854 4413.
How long does Gazette name change take?
The Tamil Nadu Stationery and Printing Department states that applications received from Monday to Friday are being published in the next Wednesday’s Gazette as part of its stated service objective.
This is not a guaranteed turnaround for every application. Incorrect information, incomplete documentation, payment issues or other administrative requirements can affect processing.
What happens after Gazette publication?
After the name-change notification is published, obtain the Gazette copy and retain multiple copies for future use.
The Tamil Nadu Government states that a person who remits the required amount can receive five copies of the Gazette part containing the published name change at the address provided. Additional copies can be requested from the Assistant Director, Publication Depot, Chennai. Gazette copies are retained for sale for only a limited period, so obtain the required copies soon after publication.
Can a Gazette name change update Aadhaar, PAN and passport?
A Gazette publication can serve as supporting evidence for updating identity and other records, but it does not automatically change those records. After publication, you may need to separately approach the relevant authority for:
- Aadhaar
- PAN
- Passport
- Bank accounts
- Driving licence
- Voter ID
- Educational records
- Employment records
- Insurance records
- Property or other official records
Keep the Gazette publication, your old-name proof and other supporting documents together.
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Choosing the wrong Gazette
First establish whether your requirement is for the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette or the Gazette of India.
2. Using an outdated fee
Government fees can change. Check the current payment instructions before submitting the application.
3. Assuming newspaper publication is always mandatory
The Tamil Nadu State Gazette proforma does not list newspaper clippings among its standard enclosures. Confirm the requirement for your specific Gazette route.
4. Submitting inconsistent names
Make sure the old name, new name, date of birth and other personal information are consistent across the application and supporting documents.
5. Treating Gazette publication as automatic document updating
Gazette publication is evidence of the published name change. It does not itself modify every government, banking or educational record.
Gazette name change in Cuddalore: simple decision guide
If you need a Tamil Nadu State Gazette name change: Cuddalore resident → Check Proforma-I → Prepare old-name/residence proof → Add reason-specific documents → Pay current fee → Submit through the prescribed government process → Gazette publication → Obtain copies → Update other records separately.
If an organisation specifically asks for Gazette of India: do not use the Tamil Nadu State Gazette process automatically. Confirm the Central Gazette requirements separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official sources
- Tamil Nadu Stationery and Printing Department — Services to Public
- Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Publications
- Official Change of Name Proforma-I
- Tamil Nadu Stationery and Printing Department — About / Government Presses
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