formal name change process in India typically involves several legal steps to ensure the new name is recognized for official records:Affidavit: The process begins with an affidavit executed before a Notary Public or a Magistrate, stating the old name, the new name, and the reason for the change.Newspaper Publication: It is a common requirement to publish a notification of the name change in at least two local newspapers (one in the local language and one in English) to provide public notice.Gazette Notification: For many government documents and official records, the name change must be published in the Official Gazette of the state or the central government.