To correct or change your name on your passport through the online application process, follow these steps: 

Step 1: Go to the official Passport Seva portal online. 

Step 2: Register and log in using your credentials. 

Step 3: Select "Apply for Fresh Passport or Re-issue of Passport" from the given list of options. 

Step 4: Select "Re-issue of Passport" and indicate the details you wish to modify in your passport. 

Step 5: Provide the required information related to the name change in your passport. 

Step 6: Agree to the terms and conditions and save the information you have provided before proceeding to the next step. 

Step 7: You must select the documents you are submitting for proof of identity and proof of date of birth. Proof of address is optional for re-issue if not changing address.

Step 8: Make the payment and print the application after payment and submission. Obtain the acknowledgement receipt.

Step 9: Schedule an appointment according to the availability of slots. 

Step 10: Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents and download the final receipt. 

Next, attend the passport office on the day of your appointment and bring the application receipt and other pertinent documents. The officials will verify everything and send the updated passport to your home address via mail. 

Offline Application Process to Correct or Change the Name in the Passport 

To submit an offline application for correcting or changing your name on your passport, follow these steps: 

Step 1: Create an affidavit that includes the applicant's details, such as the old and new name, as well as the reason for changing the name. 

Step 2: Wait for the Gazette of India to publish the new name after completing the affidavit process. 

Step 3: Publish two advertisements in different newspapers about the name change. 

Step 4: Go to the Passport Seva Kendra to submit your passport application with the updated name. 

Step 5: Go through the biometric and document verification at PSK. The updated passport will then be sent to your registered address by post. 

Reasons to Change Name in the Passport 

Below are some common reasons why individuals may decide to change the name on their passport:

• Changing their surname or entire name after getting married. 
• Changing their surname after remarrying. 
• Changing their surname after divorce. 
• Changing their surname or entire name for other personal reasons. 
• For spelling corrections and minor edits. 

Documents Required to Change Name in the Passport 

The documents needed for changing the name on a passport in India may vary depending on the individual's circumstances. The subsequent sections outline the different documents that may be required. 

To Change Name on Passport after Marriage

When changing the name in a passport after marriage, the correction process typically necessitates the following documents: 

1. A copy of the old or existing passport of the married woman or her husband's passport.  

1. Self-attested copies of the marriage certificate or joint-photo declaration (Annexure J) signed by both husband and wife. 

To Change Name on Passport after Divorce

 If a woman wants to change her last name or surname in her passport after a divorce, the passport correction process will likely require the following documents:  

1. A certified copy of the divorce decree.  

1. A sworn affidavit or deed poll on a non-judicial stamp paper if reverting to maiden name. 

1. Original and self-attested copies of relevant pages of old or existing passport.  

To Change Name on Passport after Re-marriage

If a person needs to change their name on their passport after getting remarried, they will typically need the following documents:  

1. Proof of divorce from their previous husband or his death certificate.  

1. A copy of the previous husband's passport (if available).  

1. A copy of marriage certificate of new marriage or joint-photo declaration under Annexure J. 

1. A self-attested copy of an old passport. 

To Change Name on Passport in Other Circumstances

 If an individual wishes to change their name on their passport for any other reason, the following documents must typically be provided along with the application:  

1. A sworn affidavit or deed poll on a non-judicial stamp paper. 

1. An advertisement in two newspapers regarding the name change or Gazette notification published by concerned State Government as a proof of change of name. 

1. At least two supporting public, educational, or government documents showing new name such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, school certificate, etc. 

1. A self-attested copies of old passport for re-issue. 

For spelling corrections and minor edits 

According to Passport Seva manual, minor corrections and not full-name changes include: 

1. Change of spelling that does not change the name phonetically. 

1. Variations of name as per official records. 

1. Rearrangement of name parts, if no new words/letters are added or removed. 

Documents required

1. Existing passport with self-attested copies of relevant pages. 

1. Documentary proof showing the correct name such as birth certificates, Aadhaar card, voter ID and others.  

1. A self-declaration or affidavit (in the format prescribed under Annexure E). 

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FAQs on Passport Name Correction

• Can you change your name in your passport in India?

  It is possible to change the name on your passport in India by submitting an application through the Passport Seva portal.

• Does the name change process in the passport in India require the original passport?

  To obtain a re-issued passport with the updated name in India, it is necessary to provide the original passport as a part of the submission process.

• Is it compulsory for women in India to change their names on their passports after getting married?

  Changing the name on a passport after marriage is not a requirement for women in India.

• How long is the waiting period for the change of name in a passport in India?

  The duration for receiving the re-issued passport with the updated name can vary from 3 to 4 weeks, based on the intricacy of the application. 

• What are the types of passports that are issued in India?

  India issues three types of passports, which are as follows: Ordinary Passport: This passport has either 36 or 60 pages and is valid for ten years from the date of issuance for adults. It can also be re-issued. However, for minors, the validity is limited to five years or until they turn 18, whichever comes first. Diplomatic Passport: This passport is designated for members authorized by the Government of India. Official Passport: This passport is issued to Government servants or other individuals authorized by the Government for official assignments abroad. 

• What are the additional requirements for a passport in India that has expired for about four years?

  In India, if you apply for the re-issue of a passport that has expired for more than three years, you will need to undergo a fresh police verification process. 

• What should you do if your last passport in India was issued when you were 15, but you are now 25?

  If your last issued passport was when you were 15 and now you are 25, you will need to apply for a re-issue of your passport. Since there has been a significant change in your personal details, including age and possibly appearance, you must submit a fresh application through the Passport Seva portal. Make sure to provide all required documents, such as proof of current address, identity, and any changes in your personal particulars. You may also need to appear in person at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for verification and biometrics.