Name Change After Marriage in Maharashtra Gazette: Pune Woman Complete 2026 Process

Dedicated Guide to Surname Change After Marriage via Official Gazette

Following marriage, many women choose to adopt their husband's surname or combine both surnames. While updating personal bank accounts or private records is sometimes initiated with a Marriage Certificate, official central government records—such as Indian Passports, PAN cards, property title deeds, and employment PF accounts—require formal publication in the Official Maharashtra Government Gazette (Rajpatra) to establish an incontrovertible legal chain of identity.

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Documents Checklist for Post-Marriage Name Change

• Marriage Certificate: Issued by the Municipal Corporation (PMC/PCMC) or Registrar of Marriages.
• Applicant KYC (Pre-Marriage): PAN card, Aadhaar card, or school leaving certificate showing maiden name.
• Husband KYC: Aadhaar card and PAN card of the husband.
• Joint Photo: Recent passport-style photograph of husband and wife.