How To Correct Name In Marksheet Maharashtra

How to change name in 10th and 12th marksheet

Changing the name in 10th and 12th marksheets is an important process because these certificates are used throughout life for higher education, employment, passport application, government services, identity verification and many other official purposes. Sometimes students need to change or correct their name in marksheets due to spelling mistakes, surname addition, initials correction, legal name change after Gazette notification, mismatch with Aadhaar or PAN, or errors made during school admission records.

Before applying for name correction or name change in 10th and 12th marksheets, it is important to understand the correct legal and board-wise process. A simple spelling correction may be handled through school and board records, but a major name change may require affidavit, Gazette notification, newspaper publication and proper supporting documents.

We are happy to inform you that India’s first government-registered trusted legal service provider company, LSO Legal Private Limited, is offering complete legal solutions at your doorstep for 10th and 12th marksheet name correction, affidavit drafting, Gazette guidance, document verification and board application support.

In this article, we will explain how to change name in 10th and 12th marksheets, what documents are required, when Gazette notification is needed, what mistakes should be avoided and how students can complete the correction process legally and smoothly. 

How to change name in Marksheet?

This guide to change or correct your name in 10th or 12th marksheet works for all school boards and institutes in India.

• UP board marksheet correction
• MP board 10th marksheet correction
• CBSE Marksheet correction
• PSEB Board Marksheet correction
• BSEB Board Marksheet correction
• Rajasthan School Board marksheet correction
• HP Board marksheet correction
• All other state school boards.

You will also remember when we filled out the forms for our board exams. Many times, some of our classmates used to get different or wrong names written on their admit cards, whereas they had filled their correct names in the form.

Due to such mistakes of the board or our own mistake of writing the wrong name in the board exam, we may often have to face many problems in the future.

And this one mistake affects all our documents, due to which many information like name, address and date of birth can be wrong.

All such problems are solved by the education boards operating in all the states of India, but earlier it was very difficult, but now the government has made all these processes online for our convenience.

Apart from this, you can also change the name in the marksheet of 10th and 12th through the gazette notification.

Marksheet name Correction: Reasons

Due to many reasons and mistakes made while filling out the form, the following can be the main reasons for changing the name in the marksheets:

• If there is any mistake in the name
• If there is a mistake in the name of the parents
• Name change after marriage
• If your name does not seem correct
• If there is a spelling mistake in the name by the board
• If there is a mistake in the name by the school
• Due to astrological reasons or on the advice of a Pandit
• If the name is changed after divorce

Documents required for changing the name in the marksheet

Changing the name in the marksheet is a legal and rule-abiding process, so for this we may need many important documents, on the basis of which you will be able to easily change the name in the marksheet of 10th and 12th.

These documents are as follows :

• Education related documents – 10th and 12th mark sheets and living certificate and enrollment documents received from school
• Identity card
• Address proof
• Affidavit
• Gazette notification
• Passport size photo
• Application form

Now we will know step by step how to change the name in the marksheet of 10th and 12th.

Marksheet name correction process

As you have already been informed in this article that this process of changing name in marksheet and certificates has now been made online and very easy.

You can change the name in the marksheet and certificates online by following the given method of this process of name correction :

1. To change the name of your parents, first of all you have to open the official website of your school board and download an application.
2. After filling in all the information asked in this application form correctly and completely, you will also have to attach the Gazette Certificate of the Central Government with this application. Which means that the application form and the copy of the gazette certification have to be filled together.
3. After that, along with this application, you will have to submit the living certification and admission form and other documents received from the school along with this application form.
4. After this you have to pay the fees. The fee for correction in 10th or 12th marksheet or certification is Rs. 1000 approx. and if you want to correct the name of your parents, then the cost of the documents is also Rs. 1000 approx.
5. And for migration certificate (only if needed), a charge of Rs. 250 approx. has to be paid and for provisional certificate, an amount of Rs. 200 approx. has to be paid.

In this way, by following the given method and paying the fixed amount, you can change the name in the 10th and 12th marksheet and certificates online.

Marksheet Correction via Gazette notification

To change your and your parent’s name in the marksheet or documents, you will have to get a gazette notification or gazette certification issued by the central government. In this gazette notification, you will have to provide the permanent address information in the name of your parents. Which is mandatory and in this way, you will be able to change the name.

Process of Gazette notification for Marksheet correction

The process of getting Central Gazette notification can be divided into three main parts which are as follows:

1. Getting an affidavit made for changing the name
2. Publishing advertisement regarding name change in two types of newspapers.
3. Gazette notification

1. Affidavit for changing name in marksheet 

To change the name in the marksheet of 10th and 12th through gazette notification, you will need a notarized affidavit. In this affidavit, you will have to clearly write the reason for changing the name.

• Along with this, in this affidavit, you will have to write your new name, old name, your father or husband’s name, and your permanent address clearly and correctly.
• After that, you will have to sign this affidavit.
• Then you will have to get this affidavit verified by a notary.

2. Giving advertisement in the newspaper

After the process of making the affidavit is completed, you will have to give advertisements in two types of newspapers regarding changing the name in the marksheet of 10th and 12th, out of which one newspaper should be in English and the other should be in the regional language of your state.

The information given in the newspaper should mainly include the applicant’s new name, old name, your permanent address and your date of birth, all this information should be written correctly and clearly.

3. Gazette notification publication

After giving advertisement in the newspaper to change the name in the marksheet, you will also have to get the notification of name change published in the Gazette of India.

To get the notification of name change published in the gazette, you will need some main documents which are as follows:

• Affidavit signed by you
• Cuttings of advertisements given by you in newspaper
• Two passport size photographs
• Any government ID of the new name (PAN card, Aadhar card, etc.)

You have to pay some fee to get the notification published in the gazette, which is decided by the government.

After preparing all the documents mentioned and with the correct information, the applicant has to go to the gazette office, where the file of your documents will be submitted.

After submitting the file, the process of changing the name can take about 30 to 40 days.

After the new name is published in the gazette notification, you can easily change the name in the marksheets and certificates of 10th and 12th.

When Gazette Notification May Be Required

Gazette notification may be required when the correction is not just a minor spelling mistake but a legal name change. It may also be useful when the student wants to add or remove surname, change full name, correct major mismatch or update documents for Aadhaar, PAN, Passport or employment records.

Gazette does not automatically change the marksheet. After Gazette publication, a separate application still has to be submitted before the concerned school or board authority for marksheet correction.

Name Correction in Old Marksheet

If the marksheet was issued many years ago, the process may require additional verification. Old school records, admission register details, affidavit and legal documents may become important. In some cases, the board may ask for stronger proof before allowing the correction.

Old marksheet correction should be handled carefully because missing records or mismatch in documents can delay the process.

Important Warning

Marksheet correction rules may differ depending on the board, year of passing, school record and type of correction. A minor spelling mistake may be corrected with basic documents, but complete name change, surname addition, old marksheet correction or parent name mismatch may require affidavit, Gazette notification or additional approval. Applicants should not submit incomplete or unsupported applications because it may lead to rejection or delay. 

How LSO Legal Helps

LSO Legal Private Limited provides professional assistance for marksheet name correction matters in Maharashtra. Our team helps applicants understand whether the case is a minor correction, parent name correction, surname update or legal name change.

LSO Legal can assist with document checking, affidavit drafting, Gazette guidance, correction application preparation, school and board process guidance, objection handling and post-correction support for Aadhaar, PAN, Passport and other documents.

With 30+ years of combined legal experience, LSO Legal Private Limited helps applicants prepare their correction file in a systematic, professional and legally safer manner.

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Conclusion

Name correction in Maharashtra marksheet is possible when the applicant follows the correct process and submits proper supporting documents. A small spelling mistake may be corrected through school and board verification, but surname addition, complete name change or major mismatch may require affidavit, Gazette notification and legal documentation.

Before applying, students should carefully check their marksheet, school records and identity documents. Proper documentation can reduce rejection chances and help complete the correction process smoothly. LSO Legal Private Limited assists applicants with Maharashtra marksheet name correction, affidavit drafting, Gazette guidance and board application support in a professional and legally safer manner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I correct my name in Maharashtra marksheet?
Yes, name correction may be possible if proper supporting documents and school records are available. The process depends on whether the mistake is minor or major.

2. Can surname be added in Maharashtra marksheet?
Surname addition may be possible, but it is generally treated as a legal name update and may require affidavit, Gazette notification and board approval.

3. Is Gazette required for marksheet name correction?
Gazette is usually not required for small spelling mistakes, but it may be required for complete name change, surname addition or major mismatch.

4. Can father’s name or mother’s name be corrected in marksheet?
Yes, parent name correction may be possible if valid supporting documents and school records support the correction.

5. Can old Maharashtra marksheet be corrected?
Old marksheet correction may be possible, but it can require stronger proof, school record verification, affidavit or legal documentation.

6. How long does marksheet name correction take?
The timeline depends on the board process, school verification, document accuracy and correction type. Minor corrections may take less time, while major or old record cases may take longer.

7. What happens if my correction application is rejected?
If the application is rejected, the applicant may need to correct the document file, prepare proper affidavit, attach required legal proof or submit a fresh application as per the objection.