Name Change Services in Chandannagar
Chandannagar (PIN 712136) is in Hooghly district, West Bengal. Below you will find what changes for name change in Chandannagar: which West Bengal offices and courts are involved, the local rules that apply, and nearby places we also serve.
Name Change in Chandannagar: local information
Chandannagar (PIN 712136) lies roughly 30 km north of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal.
Disputes from Chandannagar are heard first by the jurisdictional local courts or commissions in West Bengal; the Calcutta High Court hears appeals and writ petitions from the state.
Offices and courts for Name Change in West Bengal
- Courts with local jurisdiction over Chandannagar — civil and criminal cases from the area are filed here first
- Calcutta High Court — hears appeals and writ petitions arising from Chandannagar and the rest of West Bengal; besides its principal seat in Kolkata, it sits at benches elsewhere in West Bengal, and the bench is decided by the district where the case arises
Name Change at a glance
Name Change is a key service offered by Legal Filing India India's Trusted Filing Platform. Read the full Name Change guide.
Key documents
- Identity proof (PAN / Aadhaar / Passport)
- Address proof
- Relevant supporting documents specific to the matter
Fee and timeline
Starting price ₹2,499; government and third-party charges are payable at actual. Indicative timeline: 5–15 working days.
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Name Change near Chandannagar
The nearest places in West Bengal that we list are Bhatpara (about 3 km), Bhadreswar (about 4 km), Naihati (about 6 km) and Baidyabati (about 9 km).
- Name Change Services in Bhatpara — about 3 km
- Name Change Services in Bhadreswar — about 4 km
- Name Change Services in Naihati — about 6 km
- Name Change Services in Baidyabati — about 9 km
- Name Change Services in Halisahar — about 9 km
- Name Change Services in Bansberia — about 11 km
- Name Change Services in Kanchrapara — about 12 km
- Name Change Services in Serampore — about 12 km
- Name Change Services in Kalyani — about 14 km
- Name Change Services in Titagarh — about 14 km
- Name Change Services in Rishra — about 16 km
- Name Change Services in Khardaha — about 17 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to travel from Chandannagar to Kolkata for name change?
Chandannagar is roughly 30 km north of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Most of the work for name change is done online; we tell you in advance if any step needs an in-person visit.
Which High Court has jurisdiction over Chandannagar?
The Calcutta High Court.
Is there a Legal Filing India office in Chandannagar?
No. We handle name change for clients in Chandannagar (PIN 712136) online. This page describes a service area, not a branch office.