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Change of Name or Separation of First Name & Surname
Question: What are the documents required to be submitted for a change of name?
Ans: The following are the general requirements:
Application form-1 duly filled-in with six photographs (Note: Please do not staple the photos)
Attach present passport, along with two photocopies
Furnish two copies of proof of residence
Beyond one year Rs. 1000/- [fresh passport with 10 years validity will be issued.]
Any 3 identity documents to establish your new and old identity (out of the 14 listed under the new guidelines)
In cases where the 3 identity documents can be submitted under the new guidelines, along with Annexure-I, passports will be issued on post-police verification basis. In other cases, a police verification will be necessary.
In addition, depending on the category below applicable, there are additional requirements, as indicated against each:
Normal Change In name:
Furnish original newspaper cuttings giving change of name published in two newspapers one in English and the other in a local language.
Furnish an affidavit as per format given in Annexure-E of the instruction attached to passport application.)
For Change of Name after Marriage:
Two copies of Marriage Certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages
OR
A notarized joint affidavit from the husband and wife.
Note: If you're unable to produce a joint affidavit, furnish an affidavit with wedding photograph, wedding invitation card and a letter giving reasons for not being able to give joint affidavit. Marriage certificate issued by Church and Qazi's Certificate (with a certified translation) in case of Muslims can also be given as proof of marriage. In all cases, a copy of the husband's passport should be submitted, and the original passport produced for verification at the counter.
Change in Name On Account Of Divorce: (Surname change)
Divorce deed duly authenticated by Court
Deed Poll or Sworn Affidavit as per specimen in Annexure-D given in the Passport Information booklet attached to the application.
Change In Name In Case Of Remarried Person (Surname change) (after Divorce Or Death Of Spouse)
Divorce Deed in support of applicant's Divorce, or Death Certificate of the previous husband / wife, as the case may be.
Two copies of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of marriages in respect of recent marriage.
OR
Joint affidavit from the husband and wife.
