To change your name in Andhra Pradesh, start by creating an affidavit stating the reason for the name change. Get it notarized and publish the change in two newspapers (one local and one national). Then, apply for a name change notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette. Submit the required documents, including ID proof, address proof, and newspaper clippings, to the relevant government office. Once published in the Gazette, your name change becomes official.