How to Add Spouse Name In Passport

Process for adding a spouse’s name to a passport

The procedure for adding a spouse’s name to a passport is the same as that for reissuing a passport. The process is quite simple. The following are the steps to add a spouse’s name in passport :

• Passport application form filling – Application form is to be filled out 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 an appointment at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra is required for document verification and biometric purpose
• Visit to Passport Seva Kendra – On the day of appointment, the applicant needs to visit 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, the passport will be issued
• Delivery of passport – Passport gets delivered by post at the current address​

Documents required for adding a spouse’s name in passport

To add your spouse’s name to your passport, you will need some documents. The documents required for adding a spouse’s name remain the same for the normal and Tatkal passports. The following are the documents required for adding a spouse’s name in passport:

• Old Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages
• Document proof for the Non-ECR category
• Proof of address (if the present address is different from the existing passport address)
• An attested copy of the marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages / Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife as per Annexure J

List of acceptable documents for proof of address

1. Water Bill
2. Telephone
3. Electricity bill
4. Income Tax Assessment Order
5. Election Commission Photo ID card
6. Proof of Gas Connection
7. Certificate from the Employer of reputed companies on letterhead
8. Spouse’s passport copy
9. Aadhaar Card
10. Rent Agreement
11. Photo Passbook of a running Bank Account

Points to keep in mind while submitting documents

• Collect all the required documents before applying for adding spouse’s name in passport.
• If you are submitting documents at PSK/POSK, then bring all your original documents, photocopies, and a printout of your application receipt.

Fees for adding a spouse’s name in passport

Here’s a list of prices for adding a spouse’s name in passport –

Application category	Passport fees
Normal	Rs. 1500
Tatkal	Rs. 3500

The process of adding a spouse’s name in passport, a Tatkal service, requires extra fees. The payment of separate fees for each application is required.

Individuals are not permitted to make payments in cash or by check, and when paying by credit card, there are additional convenience fees.

Methods to make a payment:

1. Internet Banking
2. Debit/Credit cards (Visa and MasterCard)
3. SBI Bank Challan

How to add a spouse’s name to a passport

You can add your husband’s name to the passport or add your wife’s name in passport using the online process. The same process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to submitting an online form for adding a spouse’s name in passport after marriage:

• Create an account on Passport Seva’s website.
• Next, log in to your account. Then, click on Apply for Re-issue of Passport
• Choose the normal or Tatkal mode of application
• Select the reason for changing personal particulars, i.e., addition of spouse’s name
• Enter all information in the application form
• After filling in the form, click on submit
• Pay the fee and schedule your appointment
• Once booked, click on Print Application Receipt and download it
• On the day of the appointment, carry the documents required for adding the spouse’s name to the passport
• Submit it to the PSK/POSK, and give your biometrics. The officer on duty will verify your identity and documents
• You will get a message and an email with your application status
• Then you will have to do a police verification near your present address
• After approval, you will receive your passport via post within a few days

How to add a spouse’s name in a passport using the E form

The e-form submission is similarly done online, but you have the option of taking as much time as you want to fill out the form. The entire procedure, including filling in data, will take place online in the mode stated above, but the e-form allows you to fill out the application form offline.

The following is a step-by-step protocol to follow when submitting an e-Form:

• Download the e-Form from Passport Seva Kendra’s official website.
• Fill in the required information on the following page to finish the registration process.
• After that, go to your Passport Seva Online Portal and log in for adding spouse’s name in passport.
• To upload the XML file, click ‘Upload e-Form’ once you’ve finished the login process. Must submit just the XML file and not the PDF file.

After that, go to the ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’ page and click on ‘Payment and Schedule Appointment.’

• If you make an appointment at PO/POPSK/PSK, you must pay for it online.

Then, choose ‘Print Application Receipt.’ The Appointment Number/ARN will be on the receipt. Carrying a copy of the permit is no longer required. When you visit the Passport Office, you may show the SMS you got with the appointment information.

Then, together with the original papers, go to the RPO/PSK.

Individuals who are unsure how to add their husband’s name to their passport should refer to the guidelines. If you’re wondering how to add your wife’s name to your passport, follow the same methods.

Note: You will need an authorization letter and proof of relationship if someone else submits the document for you.

• If you are submitting documents by post, attach documents and a printout of the application to your envelope. Mail it before your appointment date.

Note: You cannot use this option for lost, stolen, or Tatkal passports.

• Pay the application fee. You can pay the application fee by demand draft, check, or money order

Conclusion

Marriage, remarry, divorce, or even the death of a spouse are just a few of the numerous reasons why you may wish to change your passport spouse’s name. Although changing one’s name on a passport may seem complicated, it is relatively simple. The procedure for adding spouse’s name in passport is identical to obtaining a new passport.

I hope you now understand how to add a spouse’s name to a passport, and what documents are required for adding a spouse’s name to a passport. If you enjoyed the article, please leave a comment and share it.

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FAQs

Does passport number change after adding spouse name in passport?

Yes, it is nothing, but a reissue of the passport, so you will get a new passport number with the addition of your spouse’s name.

Is marriage certificate necessary for adding spouse name in passport

No, a marriage certificate is not necessary to add a spouse’s name in passport.

How much time it will take to add spouse name to passport?

It will take around 30 days for processing to get an updated passport with the addition of the spouse’s name in the passport.

Do I need to update my passport when I get married?

Yes, you need to update your passport when you get married. A passport proves your identity, and in some cases, it works as marriage proof.

What documents are required to add spouse name in passport

Following are the documents required to add spouse name in the passport :

• Old passport
• Current address proof
• Marriage Certificate or Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband & wife (Annexure J)

If you want to apply for a passport, you can book an appointment online. For any query or concern, please speak to one of our relationship managers over the phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.