Name Change Services in South Dum Dum

Name Change in South Dum Dum: local information

South Dum Dum is in West Bengal, whose capital is Kolkata.

Civil and criminal matters arising in South Dum Dum start before the courts having local jurisdiction over the area, with appeals and writ petitions going to the Calcutta High Court.

Offices and courts for Name Change in West Bengal

• Courts with local jurisdiction over South Dum Dum — civil and criminal cases from the area are filed here first
• Calcutta High Court — hears appeals and writ petitions arising from South Dum Dum 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

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Key documents

• Identity proof (PAN / Aadhaar / Passport)
• Address proof
• Relevant supporting documents specific to the matter

Full document checklist

Fee and timeline

Starting price ₹2,499; government and third-party charges are payable at actual. Indicative timeline: 5–15 working days.