Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about gazetting notices, costs, payments and timelines with the Uganda Gazette.
How do I submit a notice for gazetting?
- Draft the notice according to legal requirements.
- Obtain necessary approvals from relevant authorities (if applicable).
- Submit the notice to UPPC along with proof of payment.
- UPPC will publish the notice in the Uganda Gazette.
Tip: you can also submit and pay online at portal.uppc.go.ug.
How long does gazetting take?
Gazetting usually takes 5 to 10 working days after submission, depending on the type of notice and completeness of requirements.
What are the costs for gazetting a notice?
Costs vary based on notice type and size. Check the detailed rate card here.
How can I confirm that my notice has been gazetted?
- Check the UPPC website for the latest publications.
- Review the latest issue of the Uganda Gazette.
What payment methods are accepted for gazetting services?
- Bank deposits to UPPC’s designated accounts.
- Mobile money services (merchant codes below).
| Branch | MTN Merchant | Airtel Merchant |
|---|---|---|
| Entebbe | 316414 | 1165413 |
| Kampala | 316421 | 4373862 |
How do I gazette a Deed Poll (change of name)?
- Contact a Commissioner for Oaths to draft a Deed Poll for you.
- Register the Deed Poll with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).
- Pay the prescribed publication fees to UPPC through the bank or mobile money (strictly merchant codes).
- 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.
- The Deed Poll shall be published in The Uganda Gazette, upon which the client shall be entitled to a copy of the same obtained from UPPC.
How do I gazette an appointment or replacement for a Board of Governors?
- Draft the appointment or replacement notice.
- Submit it to the relevant authority (Ministry of Education and Sports).
- Submit a copy of the appointment by the Ministry of Education and Sports to UPPC with proof of payment.
- UPPC will publish the notice.
How do I gazette professionals (e.g. doctors, engineers, accountants)?
- Draft the notice according to legal requirements.
- Submit it to UPPC with proof of payment.
- UPPC will publish the notice in the Uganda Gazette.
How do I gazette a Special Certificate of Title?
- Apply for registration of land with the Uganda Land Registry.
- Obtain approval for the title.
- Submit the approved notice to UPPC with proof of payment.
- UPPC will publish it in the Uganda Gazette.
How do I gazette a notice for a Trademark?
- Obtain a notice of application of a Trademark issued by the Registrar of Trademarks, to be published by UPPC in the Uganda Gazette.
- Pay the prescribed publication fees to UPPC through the bank or mobile money merchant codes.
- 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.
- The notice of application shall be published in The Uganda Gazette by UPPC.
- Upon publication of the notice, the applicant shall pick a copy of the Uganda Gazette.
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