Change Name on Indian Passport

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Eligibility Requirements

You can apply for a reissue of your passport for a name change under the following circumstances:

• Change of name due to marriage.
• Change of name due to divorce.
• Change of name through a deed poll/gazette notification.
• Any other reason for a legal name change.

For more detailed information, please refer to the official Passport Seva India website.

Required Documentation

The documents required for a name change on your Indian passport will depend on the reason for the change. Generally, you will need:

Document Details
Application Form Fill the online application form for 'Reissue of Passport' on the Passport Seva Portal.
Current Passport Your original current passport.
Proof of Name Change
  • For marriage: Marriage Certificate.
  • For divorce: Divorce Decree.
  • For others: Original deed poll/gazette notification showing the change of name, duly attested as per rules.
Address Proof As specified in the online application form. This could include Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc.
Date of Birth Proof If there is a change in date of birth as well (subject to rules).
Photographs As per the specifications mentioned in the application guidelines.
Payment Receipt Proof of online payment of the application fee.

Refer to the Document Advisor on the Passport Seva website for a personalized list of required documents.

How to Apply for Name Change

To change the name on your Indian passport, you need to apply for a 'Reissue of Passport'. Follow these steps:

  1. Register/Login: Visit the Passport Seva Online Portal and register if you haven't already. Log in to your account.
  2. Apply for Reissue: Click on 'Apply for Reissue of Passport'.
  3. Fill Application Form: Fill in all the required details in the online application form, ensuring you enter your new name as you want it to appear on the passport.
  4. Provide Reason: In the reason for reissue, select 'Change in Existing Personal Particulars' and then specify 'Change of Name'.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload the scanned copies of the required documents, including proof of name change.
  6. Pay Fee: Make the online payment of the applicable fee for reissue.
  7. Schedule Appointment: Book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) for document verification. Locate PSK/POPSK.
  8. Visit PSK/POPSK: Visit the PSK/POPSK on the scheduled date and time with your original documents and self-attested photocopies.

Processing Time & Fees

The processing time and fees for a reissue of passport for name change are the same as for a regular reissue. Please refer to the official website for the latest information.

Service Type Normal Processing Time (Approx.) Normal Fee (INR) Tatkaal Processing Time (Approx.) Tatkaal Fee (INR)
Reissue (36 pages) 4-6 weeks 1500 1-3 days (after PSK visit) 3500
Reissue (60 pages) 4-6 weeks 2000 1-3 days (after PSK visit) 4000

Check the latest fee details on the official Passport Seva website.

Application Support

Support Channel Contact Information
Passport Seva Call Centre Toll-Free: 1800-258-1800
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