Can a person have 2 names in India?

can i declare both are names of same person and in future he will be known by hari prasad. what name is in his school certificate and other documents. what is in the ration card. yes, you must put one name permanently use.
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Can a person have 2 names legally in India?

Just get an affidavit which says that two are the name of the same person and are same legal person. That will not make any problem.
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What is a legal name in India?

A legal name is the entity's formally registered name. It appears on business papers, tax documents, and other government forms.
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Can I change my name twice in India?

At present, one can change his/her name as and when he/she wants to do it after filing an affidavit in the court under set procedures. But the proposed amendment will not allow such practice if it becomes a law.
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How can I delete my surname in India?

Documents required
  1. Birth Certificate copy or 10th mark sheet.
  2. Affidavit.
  3. ID and address proof, if you are major.
  4. If minor then father or mother ID and Address Proof.
  5. If changes due to marriage then Marriage Certificate.
  6. If removing surname due to divorce the copy of divorce deed.
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If Name is Different in Two Document



How much does it cost to change your name in India?

Fees for Gazette Notification

The Government will be responsible for printing about change in your name in the Gazette. The amount of fee charged for Gazette notifications can vary from Rs. 700 to Rs. 900 depending on whether you want a public notice or not.
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Can you legally have 2 names?

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You have one legal name. You can petition the court to change it. Depending on the circumstances using a different name can render you civilly or criminally liable for all sorts of things...
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Can I change my name legally in India?

Broadly classified, the procedure for name change involves only three steps: Make an affidavit for change of name. Place newspaper advertisement with details of change of name. Submit papers to The Department of Publication.
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Can I change my name after 12th in India?

The answer to this is yes you can , by getting an affidavit made from the court regarding the name change and an inform consent from your parents.
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How can I split my name in Indian passport?

Name change, name correction or splitting of name can be done in the Indian passport through 'Miscellaneious Service' in USA. While filling the online application, enter the 'surname' and 'given names' as per the new names you would like to appear in your new passport.
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How do you prove two names belong to the same person?

Get an affidavit prepared for the same. Mentioning that both spellings belongs to same person and get it done in Gazette. The one and same certificate is used to declare that two (or more) names pertain to the same person.
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Is alias name legal?

sir there is nothing like what you want or not what is legal you have to do the same . yes it is offensive and will create many problem to you . as who are you and who is signing who knows . 1) You want to retain your original name which is recorded in all most all of the identity proof you have.
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Can I change name in Marksheet?

yes It is possible that you can change there name and surname corrected and changed in your 10th Marksheet and 10th Certificate later.
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How can I add my surname in my name?

The procedure for addition of surname to your name begins by executing an affidavit before an executive officer and then publishing it in the official gazette followed by newspaper publication in two regional dailies. Thereafter, you can apply to the competent authority to change your name in the documents.
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How much time does it take to change name in India?

Changing your name cannot be done overnight, it requires systematic planning and involves a host of complicated pre and post-gazette publication compliance. While it might take approximately 4-8 weeks to get your name changed published in the gazette.
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Can we change name in birth certificate in India?

Step 1: Obtain 'Birth Certificate Update/correction Form' the municipal corporation office or gram panchayat where your child took birth. Step 2: Obtain an affidavit from local notary and approach the officer regarding change of name in the birth certificate.
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What age can I change my surname?

Once you're 16 years old, it's legally your own decision to change your name. If you're 16 or 17, you're treated in the same way as an adult, and you can change your own name (by deed poll) without your parents' consent. (And your parents cannot change your name for you without your own consent.)
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How can I change my name in 10th Marksheet?

The process involves 5 major steps:
  1. Affidavit Submission.
  2. Ad in Newspaper.
  3. Gazette Notification.
  4. Verification.
  5. Approval.
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Can dual citizens have two names?

Thanks... Answer: There is no guarantee that you would have problems using two passport with different names in them but it is quite likely that you will. Passports should be used which have your current legal name in them.
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Can I go by a different name?

Usually a person can adopt any name desired for any reason. As of 2009, 46 states allow a person legally to change names by usage alone, with no paperwork, but a court order may be required for many institutions (such as banks or government institutions) to officially accept the change.
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Can you have multiple last names?

A double name can be formed when marrying or getting children, combining the surnames of the spouses or the parents, respectively. Double names can be combined by taking one part of each. Either spouse or both can take a double name.
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How can I change my minor name in India?

The Affidavit for name change of a minor must include parent and minor details, signature of the parent with date. Then the name change is advertised in the newspaper and after that the new name of the minor has to be published in the official Gazette of the government.
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Can I change my last name?

Typically, you may legally change your name to whatever name you'd like, although state marriage laws may also provide some additional legal guidance. There are some exceptions though. For example, you can't: Change your name to escape debt liability or hide from criminal liability.
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Can you change your surname?

Changing a surname. As with your first name, there is nothing in the law stopping you from changing your surname at any time, so long as you don't have any fraudulent (or other criminal) intent. You can assume any surname you please in addition to, or substitution for, your existing surname.
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Can I change my name in 12th certificate?

Answers (1) Changes in your Name: If you want to make changes in your Name or Surname in any of your Certificate or Mark sheet in your 10th or 12th Mark sheet or any other Certificate, you can apply for Change in your Name.
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