Name Change Services in Kanpur
Kanpur (PIN 208012) is in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. This page sets out what is specific to name change for clients in Kanpur: the offices and courts involved in Uttar Pradesh, local rules, and the nearest places we also serve.
Name Change in Kanpur: local information
Located roughly 80 km south-west of the state capital Lucknow, Kanpur (PIN 208012) is part of Uttar Pradesh.
Civil and criminal matters arising in Kanpur start before the courts having local jurisdiction over the area, with appeals and writ petitions going to the Allahabad High Court (principal seat at Prayagraj, bench at Lucknow).
Offices and courts for Name Change in Uttar Pradesh
- Courts with local jurisdiction over Kanpur — civil and criminal cases from the area are filed here first
- Allahabad High Court (principal seat at Prayagraj, bench at Lucknow) — hears appeals and writ petitions arising from Kanpur and the rest of Uttar Pradesh; besides its principal seat in Prayagraj, it sits at benches elsewhere in Uttar Pradesh, 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 Kanpur
The nearest places in Uttar Pradesh that we list are Kanpur Cantonment (about 5 km), Unnao (about 19 km), Lucknow (about 74 km) and Fatehpur (about 77 km).
- Name Change Services in Kanpur Cantonment — about 5 km
- Name Change Services in Unnao — about 19 km
- Name Change Services in Lucknow — about 74 km
- Name Change Services in Fatehpur — about 77 km
- Name Change Services in Orai — about 101 km
- Name Change Services in Hardoi — about 106 km
- Name Change Services in Banda — about 110 km
- Name Change Services in Farrukhabad — about 127 km
- Name Change Services in Sitapur — about 128 km
- Name Change Services in Etawah — about 134 km
- Name Change Services in Mainpuri — about 154 km
- Name Change Services in Shahjahanpur — about 163 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to travel from Kanpur to Lucknow for name change?
Kanpur is roughly 80 km south-west of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. 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 Kanpur?
The Allahabad High Court (principal seat at Prayagraj, bench at Lucknow).
Is there a Legal Filing India office in Kanpur?
No. We handle name change for clients in Kanpur (PIN 208012) online. This page describes a service area, not a branch office.