The Name Change Process in India is a three-step legal procedure culminating in official government recognition. After executing a notarized affidavit and publishing newspaper announcements, the most crucial final step is obtaining the Gazette Notification for Name Change. This official document, formally recorded as the Name Change in Gazette, serves as the permanent and legally acceptable proof of your new identity. It is this Gazette for Name Change, often simply called the Name Change Gazette, that is required to update all your major documents like the passport, PAN, and Aadhaar card.