Correcting Your Name in Your Mumbai Birth Certificate
Correcting Your Name in Your Mumbai Birth Certificate (1976)? Here’s What You Should Know
If you were born in Mumbai in 1976 and your birth certificate has a different name than what you currently use, you're not alone. Many people discover errors or discrepancies in their official documents only years later—especially when applying for a passport, visa, or any government-related services that require accurate identity proof.
In your case, you mentioned that your birth certificate lists a different name than the one you go by now, and you want to correct it. Whether it’s a minor spelling mistake like “Nikhil” vs. “Nikheel,” or a complete name change, the solution will depend on the extent of the correction.
Minor Corrections (Spelling Errors)
If the difference in your name is slight—such as a letter added or missing—it may be possible to get it corrected. The process generally involves:
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Submitting an affidavit explaining the error and the correct name.
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Providing supporting documents (school certificates, passport, Aadhaar, etc.) that show consistent use of the correct name.
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Applying to the local municipal corporation (BMC) where your birth was registered.
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In some cases, newspaper publication of the name correction may be required.
Once verified, the authorities can issue a corrected version or an official note reflecting the change.
Major Changes (Entire Name Change)
If you want to change your entire name in the birth certificate, unfortunately, that is not allowed as per current rules. Birth certificates are historical documents, and names at the time of birth cannot be altered drastically unless there was a clerical error during registration.
However, you can still use an affidavit and gazette notification to officially declare your new name for use in other documents like a passport or PAN card. This allows for legal recognition of the new name, even if the birth certificate itself remains unchanged.
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