A Gazette notification is a formal procedure to officially record a corrected date of birth in government records. This notification appears in the official gazette publication of your state.

There are many reasons why you might need to correct your date of birth on your birth certificate. Here are a few examples:
Errors: If the date of birth on your birth certificate is incorrect.

• Inconsistencies: If your date of birth differs between your birth certificate and other documents like leaving certificates.
• Missing Birth Certificate: If you never received a birth certificate.
• Lost Birth Certificate (Pre-1989): If your birth certificate was lost and you were born before 1989.
• Unreadable Birth Certificate: If the date of birth on your birth certificate is damaged or unreadable.

Having an accurate and officially recognised date of birth unlocks numerous benefits, including, Smoother school admissions for children, Verified age for insurance purposes
,Proof of parentage, Employment eligibility, Marriage age verification, Access to higher education, Electoral roll registration
Inclusion in the National Population Register (NPR), Streamlined passport application
Easier fulfilment of immigration requirements

• Proof of Identity: (Any one) PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Voter ID
• Proof of Address: (Any one) Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, Electricity Bill
• Birth Certificate (Adults) or Bonafide Certificate (Minors): Original birth certificate (adults) or Bonafide Certificate from school (minors)
• Passport-Sized Photograph: Recent, clear photograph
• Application Form: Downloaded and completed application form

The specific application process may vary slightly depending on your state. However, the general steps involve:

• Obtaining the application form (often downloadable online)
• Gathering the required documents
  Submitting your application and documents to the designated authority (often the office of the District Magistrate)
• Paying any applicable fees
• Following up on the processing timeline

Once you submit your application, the authorities will verify your documents and the validity of your date of birth correction request. Upon approval, your corrected date of birth will be published in the official Gazette of your state.

No, there is typically no deadline for applying for a Gazette notification for DOB change. However, addressing discrepancies sooner rather than later can prevent potential complications.

The Gazette can be downloaded from www.egazette.nic.in after the notification process is completed.

Yes, creating the Affidavit of Name Change application in Delhi is mandatory for applying for Gazette notification, followed by newspaper publication.

The official Government Gazette office is in Delhi, situated at Civil Lines, Delhi 110054.

Yes, you can seek assistance from legal professionals like ezyLegal. They can guide you through the application process and ensure you submit all the necessary documents.