Documents Required for Passport Name Change in India

Changing your name on an Indian passport requires submission of specific documents to the Regional Passport Office (RPO), depending on the reason for the name change. Proper documentation is essential to avoid objections or delays. Below is a complete and legally accurate guide prepared by LSO Legal to help you understand the required documents and procedure for passport name change in India.

General Documents Required for Passport Name Change

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Before initiating a passport name change application, the following mandatory documents are required in all cases:

• Passport Re-issue Application Form
  The application must be filled online through the Passport Seva Portal under the “Re-issue of Passport” category.

• Proof of Current Address
  Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Electricity/Water Bill, Bank Passbook, or any other valid government-issued address proof.

• Old Passport
  Original passport along with self-attested photocopies of:

  • First and last two pages

  • ECR/Non-ECR page

  • Validity extension page

  • Observation page (if any)

• Passport-Size Photographs
  Recent photographs as per passport specifications (usually captured at PSK, but backup copies are advisable).

Documents Required Based on Specific Name Change Reasons

1. Name Change After Marriage

For applicants adopting their spouse’s name after marriage:

• Marriage Certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage

• Self-attested copy of spouse’s passport (if available)

• Updated address proof reflecting the new name (if applicable)

2. Name Change After Divorce

For reverting to a maiden name or adopting a new name after divorce:

• Certified copy of the Divorce Decree issued by a competent court

• Affidavit or Deed Poll on non-judicial stamp paper declaring the name change

3. Name Change After Re-Marriage

For applicants changing name after re-marriage:

• Divorce Decree or Death Certificate of previous spouse (as applicable)

• Marriage Certificate of the current marriage

• Copy of new spouse’s passport (if available)

4. Name Change Due to Personal Preference or Other Reasons

For voluntary or personal name changes:

• Sworn affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper mentioning the old name, new name, and reason

• Gazette of India publication notifying the name change

• Newspaper publication in two leading newspapers (one English, one regional)

Additional Supporting Documents

Public / Identity Documents in New Name

Two updated identity documents may be required, such as:

• Aadhaar Card

• Voter ID

• PAN Card

• Driving Licence

• Bank Passbook with updated name

Newspaper Advertisements

Publication of name change in:

• One English newspaper

• One regional language newspaper

Gazette Notification

A copy of the Gazette of India notification (mandatory in personal name change cases).

Procedure at the Regional Passport Office (RPO)

At the Passport Seva Kendra or RPO, the following steps are followed:

• Submission of all required documents

• Payment of applicable re-issue fees

• Biometric data collection

• Document verification

• Issuance of acknowledgment receipt

Police verification may be conducted depending on the nature of the name change and passport validity.

Online Application Process for Passport Name Change

The process can be initiated online through the Passport Seva Portal:

1. Register on the Passport Seva website

2. Select Re-issue of Passport

3. Fill in the name change details carefully

4. Upload scanned documents

5. Pay the prescribed fee online

6. Book an appointment at the nearest PSK

7. Visit PSK for verification on the scheduled date

Fees and Processing Time

Passport Re-Issue Fees

• ₹1,500 – 36-page passport

• ₹2,000 – 60-page passport

• Tatkal Service – Additional ₹2,000

Processing Time

• Normal Processing: 3–4 weeks

• Tatkal Processing: 7–10 days

Processing time may vary if police verification is required.

Why Choose LSO Legal for Passport Name Change Assistance?

The passport name change process involves legal formalities, affidavits, publications, and strict documentation. LSO Legal (lso legal private limited) provides end-to-end assistance to ensure a smooth, error-free experience.

LSO Legal offers support for:

• Passport Name Change & Correction

• Passport Re-Issue & Renewal

• Tatkal Passport Services

• Minor (Child) Passport

• ECR / ECNR Passport Services

• Legal Affidavits & Gazette Assistance

With a nationwide advocate network and professional legal support, LSO Legal simplifies complex passport procedures with transparency, accuracy, and reliability.

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This office handles the official Gazette, where all name change notifications are published. The process involves submitting your application, required documents, and fees to this office for review and publication.