Can I change my name without a birth certificate?
Answered on November 11,2019
You can change your name without a birth certificate. You can use any of the following documents as proof of your age.
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SSLC Book/ Certificate
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Passport
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Certificate of Date of Birth issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on Letterhead
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A certificate or ID Card having photo and Date of Birth (DOB) duly signed and issued by a Government authority
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Photo ID card having Date of Birth, issued by Recognized Educational Institution
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PAN Card
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Marksheet issued by any Government Board or University
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Government Photo ID Card/ Photo Identity Card issued by PSU containing DOB
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Central/ State Pension Payment Order
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Central Government Health Service Scheme Photo Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Photo card
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School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC), containing Name and Date of Birth
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Extract of School Records issued by Head of School containing Name, Date of Birth and Photograph
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Certificate of Identity containing Name, DOB and Photograph issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute
The procedure to change your name is mentioned in the video below.
How to Change Your Name Legally in India?
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