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LIC Name Change Application Letter Format in Karnataka

Need to write a letter to LIC to change your name on your policy? Here is a ready sample application letter you can copy, what to attach with it, and exactly how to submit it at your servicing branch in Karnataka.

Guide by Karnataka Name Change · Updated July 2026
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LIC name change application letter format in Karnataka, addressed to the servicing branch manager with the policy number, proof and numbered enclosures
Ask for three things beyond the change itself: a stamped acknowledgement, the endorsed bond returned, and written confirmation.
Quick answer: To change your name on an LIC policy, you write a simple application letter addressed to your servicing branch manager, stating your policy number, your old name, your new name, and the reason for the change. You attach proof of the name change, such as a marriage certificate or a gazette notification, along with your policy document and updated Aadhaar and PAN. A ready sample letter is below. LIC then records the new name by endorsement, and your policy number stays the same. In short: one clear letter plus the right proof updates your LIC name. List every policy number, and ask for a stamped acknowledgement and the endorsed bond back.

This is a letter-format guide. For the full process, see the main LIC policy name change guide.

On this page

  1. Sample application letter
  2. What to include in the letter
  3. Make one letter cover every policy
  4. What to attach with it
  5. Ask for the three things that give you proof
  6. How to submit it
  7. Wording that slows a letter down
  8. Common letter mistakes
  9. Areas we serve
  10. People also ask
  11. Frequently asked questions
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Sample Application Letter

Here is a simple sample you can adapt. Replace the details in brackets with your own.

To,
The Branch Manager,
[LIC Servicing Branch Name]
[Branch Address]

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Subject: Request to change my name in LIC policy records

Respected Sir or Madam,

I am [Old Name], the policyholder of LIC policy number [Policy Number] at your branch. I have legally changed my name from [Old Name] to [New Name].

I request you to kindly update my name in your records and make the endorsement on my policy accordingly. I am enclosing the required documents as proof of my name change, along with my policy document, for your verification.

I request that the endorsed policy document be returned to me, and that written confirmation of the change be sent to my registered address once it has been recorded.

Enclosures:
1. Original policy document
2. Proof of name change: [marriage certificate / divorce decree / Gazette notification]
3. Self attested copy of Aadhaar in the new name
4. Self attested copy of PAN in the new name
5. Passport size photograph

I would be grateful for your kind support in completing this update at the earliest. Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
[Signature in old name]
[Signature in new name]
[New Name]
Policy No: [Policy Number]
Mobile: [Registered Mobile]

Tip: keep it to one page and state your policy number near the top, so the branch can locate your policy quickly.
The essentials

What to Include in the Letter

  • Policy number — state it clearly near the top.
  • Old and new name — both, exactly as on your proof.
  • Reason for the change — marriage, divorce, or legal change.
  • Request for endorsement — ask for the new name on the policy.
  • Registered mobile — so the branch can verify and contact you.
Good to know: your new name in the letter must match your proof and your updated Aadhaar and PAN exactly.
Do It Once, Not Four Times

Make One Letter Cover Every Policy

Most people hold more than one policy, and most sample letters name only one. Listing them all turns four trips into one.

  • List every policy number in the letter — one below the other near the top, so the branch can pull all the records together.
  • Take every original bond with you — each one needs its own endorsement, so a policy left at home is a policy left uncorrected.
  • Policies at the same servicing branch go together — where they are administered by different branches, you need a separate letter for each of those.
  • Family policies are separate letters — a policy on your child or spouse is their record, so it needs its own request rather than being added to yours.
  • Check for old paid up policies too — a policy no longer taking premiums still pays out, and still needs the right name on it.
  • One set of proof serves them all — the certificate or Gazette is the same document, so there is no extra paperwork for adding policies to the list.
Before you write the letter: gather every policy bond you can find and note the numbers. The gathering usually takes longer than the letter, and it is the part that decides whether you are back here next year.
The proof

What to Attach with It

Your letter needs supporting proof of the name change. What you attach depends on your reason:

Marriage

Marriage certificate

  • Certificate linking old and new name.
  • Policy document and updated Aadhaar and PAN.
Divorce or new name

Gazette notification

  • Gazette as official proof of the name.
  • Policy document and updated Aadhaar and PAN.
Update these first: your Aadhaar and PAN should already show the new name. See Aadhaar and PAN name change. For the official proof, see gazette name change.
Write These In

Ask For the Three Things That Give You Proof

A letter that only asks them to change the name leaves you with nothing to hold. Three extra lines turn it into a request you can follow up on.

  • Ask for an acknowledgement on the spot — hand over a photocopy of your letter and ask the counter to stamp and date it as received. That stamped copy is your evidence the request was made.
  • Ask for the endorsed policy document back — state it in the letter, so there is no ambiguity about the bond being returned to you once the endorsement is made.
  • Ask for written confirmation — requesting confirmation to your registered address means you learn the change is done rather than wondering.
  • Number your enclosures in the letter — a numbered list lets the counter tick each item against what you handed over, and settles any later question about what was submitted.
  • Keep a full copy of everything — the letter, the enclosures and the stamped acknowledgement, before anything leaves your hands.
  • Note the date you submitted — so you know when a polite follow up is reasonable rather than guessing.
This is the difference between chasing and being stuck: with a stamped copy and a reference, a follow up is a short call. Without them, you are starting the conversation again from the beginning.
The process

How to Submit It

Print and sign the letter

Fill in your details and sign as your branch requires.

Attach your proof and policy

Add the certificate or gazette, your policy document, and updated Aadhaar and PAN.

Submit at your servicing branch

Hand it to the branch that manages your policy and keep the acknowledgement.

Verification

LIC checks your documents against your policy records.

Endorsement

The new name is recorded on your policy and returned to you.

Say It Precisely

Wording That Slows a Letter Down

The letter is short, so every line counts. These are the phrasings that cause a query rather than an action.

  • Do not ask them to "do the needful" — name the action instead, which is recording the change and making the endorsement on the policy.
  • Do not call a spelling fix a name change — if a letter is wrong on your policy but right on your identity documents, ask for a correction. Asking for a change invites a demand for change of name proof you do not need.
  • Write the new name exactly as it appears on your proof — same spacing, same order, same expansions. Approximately right is what creates the query.
  • Do not bury the policy number — put it near the top, because that is what the branch uses to find you.
  • Say which document proves what — naming the certificate or Gazette in the body, rather than leaving the reader to work it out from the enclosures.
  • Mention a changed signature separately — if your signature has also changed, say so plainly, since that is a different record from your name.
A useful test before you print: read the letter as though you work at the counter. If you can tell in ten seconds which policy, what change, and what proves it, the letter is doing its job.
Avoid these

Common Letter Mistakes

  • Missing policy number — the branch cannot locate your policy.
  • Name not matching proof — the new name differs from the document.
  • No supporting proof — a letter alone is not enough.
  • Wrong branch — submitted somewhere other than the servicing branch.
Note: the letter is easy, but the proof behind it is what gets it approved. We make sure both are correct.
Straight Talk

What Other Letter Formats Leave Out

These are the gaps we found in sample letters published for an LIC name change.

  • Missing everywhere: no sample asks for the endorsed policy document to be returned, or for written confirmation once the change is recorded.
  • Missing: no sample includes a numbered enclosure list, which is what lets the counter tick items and settles later questions about what was handed over.
  • Missing: no sample tells you to hand over a photocopy and have it stamped as received, which is the only proof you keep at the moment of submission.
  • Missing: no sample lists more than one policy number, even though most people hold several and one letter can cover all at the same servicing branch.
  • Missing: no page warns against describing a spelling correction as a name change, which invites a demand for proof you do not need.
  • Vague: letters that say "do the needful". Right: name the action, which is recording the change and making the endorsement on the policy.

Requirements and branch practice vary and can change. Confirm what your servicing branch needs before you submit. This page is general information and not insurance advice.

Areas we serve

LIC Letter Help Across Karnataka

We help with LIC name change letters and documents in every district of Karnataka:

BangaloreMysuruMangaluruHubballi DharwadBelagaviKalaburagiBallari VijayapuraDavangereShivamoggaTumakuru RaichurBidarHassanUdupi ChikkamagaluruChitradurgaKolarMandya

Do not see your city? We serve all Karnataka districts. Just contact us.

People also ask

People Also Ask About the LIC Name Change Letter

These are the follow-up questions Karnataka policyholders search most, answered in one or two lines each.

How do I write a letter to change my name in LIC?
Address it to the manager of your servicing branch, state your policy number near the top, give your old and new name and the reason, and ask for the change to be recorded and endorsed on the policy.
What should I ask for besides the change itself?
Three things. An acknowledgement stamped on your copy at the counter, the endorsed policy document returned to you, and written confirmation to your registered address once it is recorded.
Can one letter cover more than one policy?
Yes, where the policies are administered by the same servicing branch. List every policy number and take every original bond, since each one needs its own endorsement.
Should I number the enclosures?
Yes. A numbered list lets the counter tick each item against what you handed over, and settles any later question about what was submitted.
What if it is only a spelling mistake?
Ask for a correction rather than a name change. Describing a spelling fix as a name change invites a demand for proof of a change of name that you do not need.
What documents go with the letter?
The original policy document, your proof of name change such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or Gazette notification, and self attested copies of your updated Aadhaar and PAN.
Where do I submit it?
At your servicing branch, which is the office that administers your policy rather than whichever is nearest. Your premium receipt names it.
Does the letter alone change my name?
No. The change takes effect when it is recorded and endorsed on your policy document, which is why the original bond goes with the letter.
My signature has changed too. Do I mention it?
Yes, plainly and separately, since your signature is a different record from your name. Sign in both the old and new form where the branch asks for it.
How do I follow up if nothing happens?
With your stamped copy and the date of submission, a polite call to the servicing branch is short. Without them you are starting the conversation again.
Questions and answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I write an application letter to change my name in LIC?
Address the letter to your servicing branch manager. State your policy number near the top, then your old name, your new name, and the reason for the change. Request the endorsement of the new name on your policy, and mention that you are enclosing proof and your policy document. Sign it and submit it with your supporting documents. A ready sample is provided above.
What should I attach with the letter?
Attach proof of your name change, a marriage certificate for a marriage change, or a gazette notification for a divorce or a new name. Also include your policy document and copies of your updated Aadhaar and PAN so the names match across your records.
Do I need both my old and new signature?
Many branches ask you to sign in both your old and new name so they can update your signature on record. It is best to be ready to provide both, and to follow any specific form your LIC branch provides.
Should I update Aadhaar and PAN before LIC?
Yes, it is best to update Aadhaar and PAN first, so the new name is already reflected there. LIC verifies your identity documents, and a mismatch can hold up the endorsement. We can guide the full order of updates.
Is the letter alone enough to change my LIC name?
No. The letter is the request, but the proof behind it is what gets it approved. Without a valid marriage certificate or gazette, your policy document, and updated Aadhaar and PAN, LIC cannot make the endorsement.
Can you prepare the letter and documents for me?
Yes. Tell us your details and reason, and we will prepare a correct letter, arrange a gazette if needed, and make sure your Aadhaar and PAN match, so LIC accepts the change and records the endorsement smoothly.

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Written by Monika BA, BEd · 5+ years in legal documentation writing

Monika writes on name change, gazette notifications, and legal documentation. With over five years of experience explaining legal processes in simple language, she helps readers understand affidavits, gazette procedures, and record updates without the jargon. All guidance is checked against official Government portals before publishing.

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People Also Search For

Related searches that come up alongside an LIC name change letter, each answered in a line so you know whether it applies to you.

  • LIC name change letter sample PDF — a one page request naming the policy, the old and new name, and the proof enclosed.
  • Application to branch manager for name correction — the same letter, but asking for a correction rather than a change where your identity documents already show the right spelling.
  • LIC policy endorsement meaning — the entry placed on the bond that records the change and gives it effect.
  • LIC servicing branch how to find — named on your premium receipt, and it is the office that makes the endorsement.
  • LIC acknowledgement receipt — a stamped copy of your own letter, which is the proof you keep at the moment of submission.
  • LIC signature change request — a separate record from your name, so mention it plainly in the same letter.
  • Documents for LIC name change — the full checklist. See our documents required guide.
  • LIC name spelling correction — where it is a typo rather than a change. See our spelling correction guide.
  • LIC name change before maturity — why timing matters. See our before maturity or claim guide.
  • LIC name change without gazette — when a certificate is enough. See our without gazette guide.
  • LIC policy name change process — the full picture. See our LIC name change guide, or our gazette name change guide.
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