{"id":4066,"date":"2024-04-08T08:46:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T08:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/?page_id=4066"},"modified":"2024-04-08T08:46:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T08:46:12","slug":"name-change-in-passport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/name-change-in-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Name change in Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An Indian Passport is a travel document which the Government of India issues and it is essential for if you are travelling internationally. Passport is a proof that you are an Indian citizen and provide basic information about the individual such as name, date of birth, photograph, and signature. If you want to change your name on the Passport for any reason including marriage, re-marriage, divorce and other reasons. In this post, Let\u2019s talk about a step-by-step process for Name change in Passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#reasons-for-change-name-in-passport\">Reasons for Change Name in Passport<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#documents-required-for-change-of-name-in-passport\">Documents required for Change of name in passport<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-process-to-name-change-on-indian-passport\">The Process to Name Change on Indian Passport<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#passport-name-change-process-offline\">Passport Name Change Process Offline <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#passport-name-change-process-online\">Passport Name Change Process Online<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#fees-for-name-change-on-passport\">Fees for Name Change on Passport<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs-on-name-change-on-passport\">FAQs on  Name Change on Passport<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reasons-for-change-name-in-passport\"><strong>Reasons for Change Name in Passport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are reasons why anyone should change the name on a Passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reasons-to-Change-Name-in-Passport-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reasons-to-Change-Name-in-Passport-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reasons-to-Change-Name-in-Passport-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reasons-to-Change-Name-in-Passport-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marriage\"><strong>Marriage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After Marriage, Many People may change their Name according to their spouse&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"divorce\"><strong>Divorce<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a Marriage, Some People may revert to their previous name so Updating a new name is also equally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legal-name-change\"><strong>Legal Name Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People may also change their name for various reasons such as personal preference or religious conversion, So they need to change their name on their Passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documents-required-for-change-of-name-in-passport\"><strong>Documents required for Change of name in passport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the list of required Documents for the Name Change on the Passport. It also depends on the reason for the name Change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When a woman wants to name change after marriage, they need a woman\u2019s passport or the passport of her husband and copies of the marriage certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;When a Woman wants to name change after Divorce, they need a Certified divorce decree copy and a Sworn affidavit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a woman gets re-married, they need Proof of divorce from her husband or his death and marriage certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone has other reasons or Circumstances and wants to change their name on the Passport, they need a Sworn affidavit and newspaper advertisements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-process-to-name-change-on-indian-passport\"><strong>The Process to Name Change on Indian Passport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to change your name on your Offline and Online Passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passport-name-change-process-offline\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-197de13f-7fff-a4ce-90a5-6504e2fe01f4\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(25, 27, 35); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\">Passport Name Change Process Offline <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To change your Name in the Passport Offline, you need to follow the steps listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Passport-Name-Change-Process-Offline.webp\" alt=\"a diagram of an Offline Passport Name Change Process \" class=\"wp-image-4082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Passport-Name-Change-Process-Offline.webp 1024w, https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Passport-Name-Change-Process-Offline-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Passport-Name-Change-Process-Offline-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Offline Passport Name Change Process<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-an-affidavit\"><strong>Create an Affidavit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first step to the change of Name in my passport, Create an Affidavit and mention important information such as your old name, new name and why you need to change a name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newspaper-advertisements\"><strong>Newspaper Advertisements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After Creating an Affidavit, Publish a newspaper Advertisement in both local and English newspapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gazette-notification\"><strong>Gazette Notification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once placing a newspaper Advertisement, and applying for the Gazette notification, the Gazette of India publish a new name. You need to wait for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visit-passport-seva-kendra\"><strong>Visit Passport Seva Kendra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have completed the above three steps. Carry the important documents to Submit your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passport-name-change-process-online\"><strong>Passport Name Change Process Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Passport-Name-Change-Process-Online.webp\" alt=\" diagram of a Passport Name Change Process\" class=\"wp-image-4083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Passport-Name-Change-Process-Online.webp 1024w, https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Passport-Name-Change-Process-Online-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Passport-Name-Change-Process-Online-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passport Name Change Process<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-register-on-the-passport-seva-online-portal\"><strong>Step 1: Register on the Passport Seva Online Portal <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the official website of Passport Seva\u00a0( <a href=\"https:\/\/portal2.passportindia.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/portal2.passportindia.gov.in\/<\/a>) and register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-fill-out-the-passport-application-form\"><strong>Step 2: Fill Out the Passport Application Form<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After registration, click \u201cApply for Fresh Passport\/Re-issue of Passport.\u201d and Fill out the details correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-upload-required-documents\"><strong>Step 3: Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After filling in all the information upload the necessary documents such as Proof of current address, Proof of identity and Proof of name change. You need to Schedule an Appointment at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-pay-the-fees-and-visit-the-passport-seva-kendra\"><strong>Step 4: Pay the fees and Visit the Passport Seva Kendra<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay your name change fees online and on the scheduled date, visit Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) to carry original documents for verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-biometric-data-collection\"><strong>Step 5: Biometric Data Collection\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At Passport Seva Kendra, biometric data will be collected and Your application reference number or ARN. After the completion, the Updated Passport will be dispatched to your address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fees-for-name-change-on-passport\"><strong>Fees for Name Change on Passport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fees for Name Change on a passport depend on validity, number of pages and its type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. 36- Page Passport with 10-years validity &#8211; Rs. 1,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. 60-page passport with 10-years validity &#8211; Rs. 2,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Tatkal application &#8211; Regular charges + Additional Rs. 2,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs-on-name-change-on-passport\"><strong>FAQs on  Name Change on Passport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1712565618676\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How can change the name on my Passport?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can change your name on your passport both online and offline. For Online, You need to visit the Passport Seva Online Portal and for offline you need to visit Passport Seva Kendra.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1712565635587\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is an affidavit required for changing a name in the passport?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the affidavit is the primary step to applying for a name change in a passport.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1712565651592\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does changing a name in a passport require police verification?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, police verification is not required for Passport name change.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1712565669292\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long does take time to name change in Passport both online and Offline?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Whatever, method you choose, it takes around 3 to 4 weeks to name change.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Indian Passport is a travel document which the Government of India issues and it is essential for if you &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Name change in Passport\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/name-change-in-passport\/#more-4066\" aria-label=\"Read more about Name change in Passport\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-4066","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"infinite-scroll-item"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4066","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4066"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4066\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4084,"href":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4066\/revisions\/4084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdoorstep.co.in\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}