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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I submit a notice for gazetting?

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  1. Draft the notice according to legal requirements.
  2. Obtain necessary approvals from relevant authorities (if applicable).
  3. Submit the notice to UPPC along with proof of payment.
  4. UPPC will publish the notice in the Uganda Gazette.

How long does gazetting take?

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Gazetting usually takes 5 to 10 working days after submission, depending on the type of notice and completeness of requirements

What payment methods are accepted for gazetting services?

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  1. Bank deposits to UPPC’s designated accounts.
  2. Mobile money services: MTN Merchant: 316414 / Airtel Merchant 1165413 for Entebbe, and MTN Merchant: 316421 / Airtel Merchant: 4373862 for Kampala.

How do I gazette a Deed Poll (change of name)?

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  1. Contact a commissioner for Oaths to draft a Deed Poll for you.
  2. Register the Deed Poll with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).
  3. Pay the prescribed publication fees to UPPC through the bank or mobile money (strictly merchant codes).
  4. Submit the Deed Poll for publication in the Uganda Gazette, together with proof of payment to UPPC, through the given media channels or physically at any nearest UPPC office.
  5. The deed poll shall be published in The Uganda Gazette, upon which the client shall be entitled to a copy of the same obta

How do I gazette an appointment or replacement for a Board of Governors?

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  1. Draft the appointment or replacement notice.
  2. Submit it to the relevant authority (Ministry of Education and Sports).
  3. Submit a copy of appointment by Ministry of Education and Sports to UPPC with proof of payment.
  4. UPPC will publish the notice.

How do I gazette a special Certificate of Title?

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  1. Apply for registration of land with the Uganda Land Registry.
  2. Obtain approval for the title.
  3. Submit the approved notice to UPPC with proof of payment.
  4. UPPC will publish it in the Uganda Gazette.

How do I gazette a notice for a Trademark?

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  1. Obtain a notice of application of a Trademark issued by the Registrar of Trademarks to be published by UPPC in the Uganda Gazette.
  2. Pay the prescribed publication fees to UPPC through the bank or mobile money merchant codes.
  3. Submit the notice of application to Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) for publication through the given media channels or physically at any nearest UPPC office.
  4. The notice of Application shall be published in The Uganda Gazette by UPPC.
  5. Upon publication of the notice, the applicant shall pick a copy of the Uganda