Many people search for the “gazette office” in Mumbai expecting to stand in a queue to change their name. Today, most name change notifications in the Maharashtra Government Gazette are applied for and downloaded online. This guide explains where the office is, what it does, and when, if ever, you need to go there.
Key facts
- Office
- Directorate of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications (DGPS), Government of Maharashtra
- Address
- Netaji Subhash Road, near Charni Road station, Mumbai 400004
- Visit needed?
- Usually not: name, date of birth and religion changes are applied for online (Part II e-Gazette)
- Time
- Ordinarily within the stated 15 days
- Before you go
- Check working days and hours; applications cannot be edited after submission
Where is the gazette office in Mumbai?
The Maharashtra Government Gazette is published by the Directorate of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications (DGPS), Government of Maharashtra. Its Mumbai office, including the Publications Branch, is at Netaji Subhash Road, near Charni Road station, Mumbai 400004, where the Government Central Press is also located, near Charni Road station on the Western line.
Government publications have historically also been available from government book depots in Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) and Kolhapur.
Do you need to visit for a name change?
Ordinarily, no. The Part II e-Gazette service, covering change of name, date of birth, religion and miscellaneous notices, is online:
- Register on the DGPS e-Gazette portal (also reachable through Aaple Sarkar).
- Choose the service and fill in the details carefully; the application cannot be edited after submission.
- Upload the photograph and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee online.
- Track the status and download the published notification, ordinarily within the stated 15-day period.
For fees, timelines and common mistakes, see Maharashtra Gazette name change fees and time.
When a visit or follow-up may help
- An application has been pending well beyond the stated period without a reason shown.
- You need a certified or older printed copy of a gazette that is not available online.
- You need clarification on an unusual case, such as a correction to an earlier published notice.
Before travelling, check the office’s working days and hours and whether the specific service is handled at counters, since many services are now online only.
Beware of “gazette agents”
Many websites and agents present themselves as the gazette office or charge several times the government fee. The official fee is modest and shown on the portal. You can apply yourself, or take help from a professional who explains their charges separately from the government fee.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mumbai gazette office the same as the Gazette of India office?
No. The DGPS publishes the Maharashtra Government Gazette. The Gazette of India is published by the Government of India’s Department of Publication, which has its own process.
Can I collect a printed copy of my name change notification?
The published notification can be downloaded from the portal and is generally accepted as proof. A printed copy is rarely needed.
Is “gadget office Mumbai” the same thing?
Yes. People often search for the gazette office using that spelling.
See also: name change in the Maharashtra Gazette and what DGPS and the e-Gazette are.
Consultations are by appointment. To fix a time, telephone +91 99301 50560 or send a message on WhatsApp.
This guide describes general procedure as understood in October 2026. It is not legal advice; confirm office hours and current procedure before visiting.