How to Use the Change of Name Formatter
The Change of Name Formatter is designed to make the process of formatting your change of name declaration quick and easy. Whether you are entering the details manually or pasting existing content, follow these simple steps to generate a professional, formatted document for publication.
1. Default Mode
In the Default Mode, you will enter the details of your old name, new name, if for BVN, marital status, and date of birth correction (if applicable). Here’s how:
- Old Name: Enter your previous name as you want it to appear in the publication.
- New Name: Enter the name that you now wish to be addressed as.
- For BVN: Select yes if you want to inform the banks regarding correction in your Bank Verification Code.
- She Is Mrs: Choose if you want the format to include "Mrs." before your new name. This applies if you are a married woman.
- Change of Date of Birth: Select if your date of birth has been incorrectly recorded. If yes, provide the wrong and correct date of birth.
Once you have filled in the required fields, click the "Format" button to generate a formatted declaration. The output will display your old and new name, along with any corrections you’ve made, in the correct format.
2. Paste Mode
If you already have a change of name document and need to format it, you can use the Paste Mode. Here’s how:
- Copy the text of your change of name document.
- Paste the content into the text box under the Paste Mode section.
- Click the "Format" button to automatically format the names in the document to bold and ensure proper styling.
This mode is useful for formatting already existing change of name text into the correct structure for publication.
3. Previewing Your Change of Name
Once the formatting is done, you can preview your formatted change of name declaration in the Preview Section.
- The preview section will display your formatted document.
- You can edit the preview directly by clicking on the content if needed.
To further share or use your document:
- Share to WhatsApp: Click the "Share to WhatsApp" button to share your formatted declaration on WhatsApp.
- Copy: Click the "Copy" button to copy the content to your clipboard for use elsewhere.
- Clear: Click the "Clear" button to remove the preview and start over.
A Change of Name publication is a formal announcement made in a Nigerian newspaper, notifying the public of an individual's change of name. It is a necessary step in updating your legal records and ensuring that your new name is officially recognized.
Formatting your change of name publication correctly is essential for a smooth publication process. Our tool ensures that your name and other details are formatted in accordance with Nigerian newspaper standards, making the submission process easier.
Papp helps you format your old and new name, as well as other details like your date of birth, to be suitable for publication in a Nigerian newspaper. Simply input the required details and the tool will generate a formatted text ready for submission.
Yes! Papp is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions. It's a completely free tool for formatting your change of name details.
Why Choose Papp?
Papp is a simple, effective tool designed to help you format your change of name publication details easily and accurately. With no need for downloads or sign-ups, you can format your publication details and prepare them for submission to a Nigerian newspaper—all in just a few clicks.