What is a Name Change Affidavit Apostille?

An Affidavit Apostille for Name Change is an MEA-issued certification attached to a notarized and state-attested affidavit that confirms the notary’s signature and the SDM/state counter-attestation. With the apostille, the affidavit is recognized in Hague Convention countries for visas, university admissions, banking and other official foreign uses. Using STS Apostille personal document solutions ensures your paperwork is processed through the correct compliance route.
• Confirms Notary & SDM authenticity
• Required when passports, degrees, bank records or IDs show different names
• Non-Hague destinations require embassy/legalization instead
👉 Start Name Change Apostille — Upload Affidavit • WhatsApp Now

Who needs a Name Change Affidavit Apostille?

Common users:

• Students applying abroad with differing academic records
• Spouse / family visa applicants linking maiden → married names (often supported by marriage certificate apostille)
• Professionals seeking foreign licensing (medical, legal, engineering)
• NRIs/OCI applicants for immigration, banking or property transactions
• Anyone with mismatched documents (passport vs. school records vs. PAN/Aadhaar) — usually processed with a passport apostille service

👉 Get Exact Name Change Apostille Cost — Upload Affidavit

What Is Apostille Stamp & details included ?

An apostille is a sticker stamp of square shape, a printed form consisting of 11 standard fields. On the top is the text APOSTILLE, under which the text Convention de La Haye du 5 October 1961 (English: Hague Convention of 5 October 1961) is placed. The fields contain the following important information, and the Apostille certificate will be placed on the back side of the document itself.

Country: INDIA

•  This public document of the Type: Registration Certificate
•  Has been signed by: Name of the officer recognised by the MEA
•  With the Seal/Stamp of: Acting in the capacity of
•  Certified by: Acting in the capacity of
•  On: Date of Apostille
•  At: Location of Apostille
•  Reference No: 4 Alpha and 10 Numeric numbers
•  Is issued to: Name of the Document Holder
•  Seal/stamp: of the authority giving the Apostille
•  Signature: Signature of authority giving the Apostille

How to apostille a Name Change Affidavit in India — step-by-step

Follow this tested SEQUENCE for a reliable outcome:

1. Draft or send your affidavit for verification. We pre-check wording, stamp value, attachments and notary suitability under affidavit apostille services India.
2. Print on correct non-judicial stamp paper / e-stamp (state-specific). Typical e-stamp: ₹370 (charged separately).
3. Get Notary attestation — sign before a registered Notary; ensure legible stamp, registration number, signature and date.
4. Obtain SDM / state counter-attestation — SDM validates the Notary. Some states may use the State Home Department.
5. Submit to MEA for Apostille via authorized outsourcing agency (MEA does not accept walk-ins). Capture MEA receipt number for verification.
6. Insured courier return with photographic proof; originals in tamper-evident, water-resistant sleeves.

👉 Schedule Pickup — Secure Your Slot

Cost & turnaround (transparent)

Apostille documents with money and clock showing clear price and fast speed.

• Estimated service fee: ₹2,800 – ₹3500+ per affidavit (state & urgency affect final price). For full clarity, check our transparent apostille pricing structure before placing the order.
• Standard turnaround: 7–10 business days.
• Expedited options: 5–6 business days (case dependent).
• Affidavit drafting on e-stamp: ₹370 (separate).
  All quotes are itemized: stamp paper, Notary, SDM fee, MEA fee, service charge, courier & insurance. Government & embassy fees are pass-through.

👉 Get Instant Price — Upload Your Affidavit

Drafting checklist — the exact clauses and attachments you must include

Mandatory text & attachments 

• Full legal name(s) and known variants
• Father’s / spouse’s name (as per supporting docs)
• Date & place of birth (if relevant)
• Clear declarative clause connecting old and new names (sample below)
• Verification clause: “I hereby solemnly declare and affirm that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.”
• Signature block: place, date, signature of deponent
• Notary block: clear stamp, registration number, signature & date
• Attachments: passport copy, old name documents, Gazette (if applicable), marriage certificate (if applicable)
• If original in regional language: notarized English translation attached

Sample One-and-the-Same sentence (copy-paste):
“I, [Current Name], son/daughter of [Parent Name], hereby declare that the names [Variant A], [Variant B] and [Variant C] appearing on my documents refer to one and the same person, namely [Current Name].”