{"id":5867,"date":"2016-09-07T18:30:03","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T18:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legaldesk.com\/?p=5867"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:56:32","slug":"changing-your-maiden-name-after-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webdemo.d-apps.in\/legaldesk\/changing-your-maiden-name-after-marriage","title":{"rendered":"Changing Your Maiden Name After Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you got married recently and are looking for a way to change your name, you\u2019ve come to the right place. In most cultures around the world, it is common for women to take on their husband\u2019s name after marriage. Changing one\u2019s maiden name is a monumental step. In India, if a woman wishes to change her surname after marriage, there is a specific set of steps to follow in order to make the name change official.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adopting your husband\u2019s name post marriage is a very personal decision as is the choice to <\/span>add a Ms. or Mrs. to your name<\/span><\/a>. While no law or government in the world mandates that a woman should change her name post marriage, for ladies wishing to do so, there is a legal process involved. So ladies, without much ado, let\u2019s discuss this name change procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we begin, we\u2019d like to let all you ladies know that LegalDesk.com will be more than happy to help you with the entire process. We have a <\/span>Name Change Package<\/span><\/a> dedicated to this purpose. <\/span><\/p>\n

Steps Involved In Changing Your Surname After Marriage<\/h2>\n

1. Creating the affidavit<\/span><\/h3>\n

An affidavit is a declaration made by an adult<\/a> and sworn before an authority who has the power to witness an oath. Step of changing your maiden name involves creation of an affidavit by the lady who wishes to change her name. The affidavit should include the following details<\/span><\/p>\n