Passport Name Change Process

If you have changed your name and now want to update passport name, you need to follow the passport name change process . There may be multiple reasons for the change name in Indian passport. But its important to keep it updated before utilizing it for any purpose. Here, you can get all the details on how to change name in passport and the documents required for change of name in passport.

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Passport name change

Your name and address are among the important information on your passport. As essential identity proof for travel, you must keep your passport updated with all personal particulars. For a passport name change, Indians have to apply online for a reissue of passports through the passportseva official website. Then you have to visit PSK for document verification followed by police verification. There are various reasons for the change in passport name.

1. Changing name or surname after Marriage
2. Due to re-marriage
3. After Divorce
4. In case of government/PSU/statutory body employees

Process to update passport name

Following are the steps to update name in passport or passport name change :

• Passport application form filling – Application form is to be filled up online.
• Fees payment – Passport application fees can be paid either online or offline at any SBI branch
• Appointment scheduling – Once  payment is done, scheduling of  appointment at nearest passport seva kendra is required for document verification and biometric purpose
• Visit to passport seva kendra – On the day of appointment, applicant needs to visit to the passport seva kendra for biometric and document verification
• Police verification – There will be police verification at the current address    
• Passport issuance – Once police verification is done , passport will be issued
• Delivery of passport – Passport gets delivered by post at the current address

Documents required for change of name in passport

Whatever the reason for changing your name, there is need to submit different documents for passport name change at PSK. There may be additional document required for name change as per reason. In general, the mandatory documents required for change of name in passport are given below.

1. Old passport in original with photocopies of it first and last two blank pages
2. Non ECR document proof

Additional documents for passport name change 

Name change reasons	Documents
Marriage/Re marriage	Self attested photocopy of the spouse’s Passport
Divorce	No additional document
Case of government/PSU/statutory body employees	New change name ID certificate Gazette notification changing name in applicant office department
Other reasons	Clipping of two local newspaper, or Gazette notification changing name of state government At least wo public or school documents of changed name

Fees for Passport name change

One must apply for re-issue of passport for name change in passport. The passport name change fees varies as per mode of application.

Passport Reissue for name change	No of pages	Normal fees	Tatkal fees
Adult	36	Rs 1500	Rs 3500
	60	Rs 2000	Rs 4000
Minor (below 15 years)	36	Rs 1000	Rs 3000
Minor (15-18 years) 5 years validity	36	Rs 1000	Rs 3000
Minor (15-18 years) 10 years validity	36	Rs 1500	Rs 3500

How to change name in passport

You have to apply online for the reissue of your passport through the Passport Seva official website to change the name on your passport. After the online submission of the form, you need to pay the fees online and book an appointment for PSK. It needs to visit PSK for document verification and  undergo police verification at your nearby police station. After the approval, you will get your passport with a changed name on it. The online steps for reissuing a passport to change the name of the passport are as follows:

• Visit to the official passport Seva website by clicking the below link  Passport Seva Home .
• Now if you are already a registered user, log in using your valid credentials. If you are new to this then, you have to click new user registration and create an account.
• After logging in you will see a list of services. Choose ‘Apply for reissue of passport’ for passport name correction procedure.

• On the next page, chose alternative 1 to apply online. Chose alternative 2 if you want to apply offline.

• On the next page, choose reissue of passport’. Then, by checking the appropriate boxes, select which details you want to change. Then click the next button.

• Now you have to fill in some details for name change .  After that, check the box “yes” to agree with the terms and conditions. Then, click save my details, and then click Next.

• After that, enter the details

• Next, you have to verify some details in either yes or no. after completion save your details and click next.
• Following that, you will be shown a preview of the information you have entered. So, check them and then press the next button.

• You have to choose the document as the proof of date of birth and current residency. You can choose an Aadhaar card in both cases if you want.
• Now you will see a preview of your application. Print it and click next.
• After that, you have to complete the payment procedure by clicking the pay online. After successful payment prints the receipt and click next.

• On the next page, you will have to choose an appointment.  So, click next and you will see a list of appointments available.
• Book an appointment date on the next page. The green-coloured dates are available.

• After that, the final receipt of your application will be shown. Print it and click close. The online application procedure is finished.
• You have to visit respective selected PSK for document verification.
• Then police verification will take place at a police station near your address.
• After approval you will get your name changed passport at your present address.

Passport name correction process

The above reasons are mainly for the updating of passport name, but there may be chances of any typographical error or mistake in the printed passport. Thus, initially, you must enter all details carefully to avoid these mistakes or errors, but still, there would be any mistake. Then you have to return it to the regional passport office for passport correction. If the authority approves, you will get a new, corrected passport with a new number. Fees for this type of passport correction depend on the case type.

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FAQs

Does changing name in passport affect visa?

Yes, changing your name in your passport will affect your visa. If you have a valid visa in your current passport, you will need to apply for a new visa with your updated name. The process for obtaining a new visa will vary depending on the country you are visiting.

How much time does it take to change name in passport?

The processing time for changing your name in your passport can vary depending on the complexity of your case. However, it typically takes around 4-6 weeks.

What if my name is different on my passport?

If your name is different on your passport than on your other identification documents, you may experience problems when traveling or applying for visas. It is important to correct your passport name as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary hassles.

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