Name Change Services in Varanasi
Varanasi (PIN 221001) is in Uttar Pradesh. This page sets out what is specific to name change for clients in Varanasi: the offices and courts involved in Uttar Pradesh, local rules, and the nearest places we also serve.
Name Change in Varanasi: local information
Varanasi is roughly 270 km south-east of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's capital, and falls under PIN code 221001.
Civil and criminal matters arising in Varanasi 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 Varanasi — 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 Varanasi 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 Varanasi
The nearest places in Uttar Pradesh that we list are Mughalsarai (about 13 km), Mirzapur (about 49 km), Jaunpur (about 56 km) and Ghazipur (about 65 km).
- Name Change Services in Mughalsarai — about 13 km
- Name Change Services in Mirzapur — about 49 km
- Name Change Services in Jaunpur — about 56 km
- Name Change Services in Ghazipur — about 65 km
- Name Change Services in Azamgarh — about 83 km
- Name Change Services in Maunath Bhanjan — about 88 km
- Name Change Services in Prayagraj — about 118 km
- Name Change Services in Ballia — about 124 km
- Name Change Services in Akbarpur — about 129 km
- Name Change Services in SULTANPUR — about 139 km
- Name Change Services in Deoria — about 151 km
- Name Change Services in Gorakhpur — about 162 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to travel from Varanasi to Lucknow for name change?
Varanasi is roughly 270 km south-east 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 Varanasi?
The Allahabad High Court (principal seat at Prayagraj, bench at Lucknow).
Is there a Legal Filing India office in Varanasi?
No. We handle name change for clients in Varanasi (PIN 221001) online. This page describes a service area, not a branch office.