Can I mention both names in an affidavit for consistency?

My documents list my name as 'S V N Rish.....,' but my passport shows 'Sai Venkata......' due to abbreviation rules. I want to change my name to 'Sai Rish....' for consistency. Which old name should I use in the affidavit, newspapers, and Gazette? Case 1: Using the passport's full name might confuse foreign universities, as my documents use the abbreviated name. Case 2: Using the abbreviated name might be rejected by the passport office. Can I mention both names in the affidavit?

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 16 Jan 2025

To resolve this, file an affidavit stating both names, mentioning your current legal name and the name in your passport. Publish this in a newspaper and the Gazette. Update your passport if necessary, ensuring consistency across documents. This approach helps maintain clarity and avoids confusion in official records. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.

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