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Legal Name Change in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Official Gazette dossier compilation, national newspaper ad insertions, and legally drafted name correction affidavit handling. Price: ₹1,999. Timeframe: 15-20 Days.

What you get

  • Legally valid Gazette publication guarantee
  • Bilingual local & national newspaper ad spots
  • Affidavit drafting by notary advocates
  • Direct document forwarding assistance

Documents required

  • Recent Passport photo
  • Old name ID & Address proof
  • Name Change Affidavit

About Legal Name Change in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

About Legal Name Change in Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Andaman and Nicobar Islands (capital: Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)) has an economy built on tourism, fisheries and island logistics. Official languages and widely used languages include Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu and Nicobarese. Applicants in cities such as Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Diglipur, Mayabunder use StampMitra to complete the paperwork online instead of queuing at multiple offices.

  • Stamp duty and document registration in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are administered by the Union Territory government's stamps and registration department (with sub-registrar offices in major towns such as Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Diglipur, Mayabunder).
  • For most Andaman and Nicobar Islands applications, documents are prepared and verified within one to three working days on StampMitra's side. Government-side steps such as sub-registrar appointments, department scrutiny or physical inspection follow the local office's schedule and can take longer, so the timeline shown on each service page is an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • E-stamp paper for Andaman and Nicobar Islands is issued digitally against the territory's notified stamp duty, and each certificate carries a unique identification number that can be verified with the issuing agency. The exact denomination for your document is confirmed at checkout, and only the amount the law requires is purchased.
  • For most Andaman and Nicobar Islands applications, documents are prepared and verified within one to three working days on StampMitra's side. Government-side steps such as sub-registrar appointments, department scrutiny or physical inspection follow the local office's schedule and can take longer, so the timeline shown on each service page is an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • StampMitra is a private legal-technology service and not a government website. Our fee is shown at checkout plus applicable taxes, and government charges such as stamp duty for Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separate from our service fee and paid at the rate in force on the date of your application. Please confirm your documents and eligibility with our team before you pay.

How it works

  1. Submit Your Application Details Fill in the quick application form for Legal Name Change in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, no office visit required.
  2. Upload Required Documents Upload scanned copies of: Recent Passport photo, Old name ID & Address proof, Name Change Affidavit.
  3. Expert Verification & Filing StampMitra's compliance team verifies your documents and files the application with the relevant government department.
  4. Receive Your Certificate Get your completed certificate/document digitally, typically within 15-20 Days.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gazette publication necessary to change your legal name?

Yes, for elite passport updates, government banks, and military documents, a Gazette publication is mandatory.

Do I need to use Andaman and Nicobar Islands-specific paper or forms for my documents?

Documents meant for use in Andaman and Nicobar Islands must carry stamp duty payable under the territory's rules, and are usually drafted in English or the local official language (Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu and Nicobarese). StampMitra prepares the draft for Andaman and Nicobar Islands and confirms the stamp value at checkout.

Can I apply from Diglipur or another city without visiting an office?

Yes. The application, document upload and verification are handled online, so applicants in Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Diglipur, Mayabunder or elsewhere in Andaman and Nicobar Islands can start without visiting an office. A physical visit is needed only where the law or the local sub-registrar requires it.

Is the GST state code for Andaman and Nicobar Islands 35?

Yes. Andaman and Nicobar Islands uses GST state code 35, the first two digits of the GSTIN. This also determines whether a supply is treated as intra-state or inter-state for tax purposes.