{"id":1900,"date":"2026-02-25T23:31:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=1900"},"modified":"2026-03-03T18:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:47:19","slug":"passport-name-change-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/25\/passport-name-change-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Process of Passport Name Change in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have changed your name and want to update name in passport, you need to follow passport name change process in India. There can be many reasons to change name in Indian passport. But you must update it before using passport for travel or any other purpose. In this blog, you will get complete details about how to change name in passport and documents required for passport name change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e48336376c4\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e48336376c4\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e48336376c4\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/25\/passport-name-change-in-india\/#Passport_name_change\" title=\"Passport name change\">Passport name change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/25\/passport-name-change-in-india\/#Process_to_update_passport_name\" title=\"Process to update passport name\">Process to update passport name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/25\/passport-name-change-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_change_of_name_in_passport\" title=\"Documents required for change of name in passport\">Documents required for change of name in passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/25\/passport-name-change-in-india\/#Fees_for_Passport_name_change\" title=\"Fees for Passport name change\">Fees for Passport name change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/25\/passport-name-change-in-india\/#How_to_change_name_in_passport\" title=\"How to change name in passport\">How to change name in passport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/25\/passport-name-change-in-india\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passport_name_change\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Passport name change<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your name and address are important details on your passport. Passport is main identity proof for travel. So you must keep all personal details updated. If you want to change name in passport, you need to apply online for <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/24\/passport-renewal-process\/\">reissue of passport <\/a>through Passport Seva official website. After that, you must visit Passport Seva Kendra for document verification. <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/passport-police-verification\/\">Police verification<\/a> will also be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be many reasons for passport name change, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Changing name or surname after Marriage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change of name after re-marriage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After Divorce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of government\/PSU\/statutory body employees<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_update_passport_name\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Process to update passport name<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following are steps to update name in passport or passport name change :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Passport application form filling &#8211; You need to fill passport application form online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fee payment &#8211; You can pay passport fee online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointment booking &#8211; After payment, you appointment  will be scheduled at nearest Passport Seva Kendra for document verification and biometrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Passport Seva Kendra &#8211; On appointment date, you need to visit Passport Seva Kendra for biometric and document verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police verification &#8211; Police verification will be done at your current address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport issue &#8211; After successful police verification, passport will be issued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport delivery &#8211; Passport will be delivered by post to your current address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_change_of_name_in_passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Documents required for change of name in passport<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever reason for passport name change, you must submit required documents at Passport Seva Kendra. Documents may change based on your reason for name change. Some cases may need extra documents. In general, here are mandatory documents required for passport name change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Old passport in original with photocopies of it first and last two blank pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/\">Non ECR<\/a> document proof<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional documents for passport name change&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name change reasons<\/strong><br><\/td><td><strong>Documents<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marriage\/Re marriage<br><\/td><td>Self attested photocopy of the spouse&#8217;s Passport<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Divorce<br><\/td><td>No additional document<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Case of government\/PSU\/statutory body employees<\/td><td>\n<ol>\n<li>New change name ID certificate<\/li>\n<li>Gazette notification changing name in applicant office department<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other reasons<\/td><td>\n<ol>\n<li>Clipping of two local newspaper, or Gazette notification changing name of state government<\/li>\n<li>At least wo public or school documents of changed name<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_for_Passport_name_change\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Fees for Passport name change<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to apply for reissue of passport to change your name in passport. Passport name change fee depends on type of application you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Passport Reissue for name change<\/strong><br><\/td><td><strong>No of pages<\/strong><br><\/td><td><strong>Normal fees<\/strong><br><\/td><td><strong>Tatkal fees<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Adult<\/td><td>36<br><\/td><td>Rs 1500<br><\/td><td>Rs 3500<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60<br><\/td><td>Rs 2000<br><\/td><td>Rs 4000<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minor (below 15 years)<br><\/td><td>36<br><\/td><td>Rs 1000<br><\/td><td>Rs 3000<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minor (15-18 years) 5 years validity<br><\/td><td>36<br><\/td><td>Rs 1000<br><\/td><td>Rs 3000<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minor (15-18 years) 10 years validity<br><\/td><td>36<br><\/td><td>Rs 1500<br><\/td><td>Rs 3500<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_change_name_in_passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How to change name in passport<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to apply online for reissue of passport through Passport Seva official website to change your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit to the official passport Seva website by clicking the below link&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/portal2.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/welcomeLink\">Passport Seva Home&nbsp;<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in with your ID and password. If you are new user, register and create account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After logging in choose \u2018Apply for reissue of passport\u2019 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Applicant-Home-_-Passport-Seva-1.webp\" alt=\"Application for change name in passport\" class=\"wp-image-15849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Applicant-Home-_-Passport-Seva-1.webp 700w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Applicant-Home-_-Passport-Seva-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Applicant-Home-_-Passport-Seva-1-400x200.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the next page, chose alternative 1 to apply online. Chose alternative 2 if you want to apply offline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/passport-name-correction.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/passport-name-correction2-1.webp\" alt=\"change name in passport\" class=\"wp-image-15850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/passport-name-correction2-1.webp 700w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/passport-name-correction2-1-300x153.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select Reissue of Passport and choose details you want to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.webp\" alt=\"reissue if passport\" class=\"wp-image-15851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.webp 700w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Now you have to fill in some details for name change .&nbsp; After that, check the box \u201cyes\u201d to agree with the terms and conditions. Then, click save my details, and then click Next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.webp\" alt=\"passport reissue form\" class=\"wp-image-15852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.webp 700w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>After that, enter the details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, you have to verify some details in either yes or no. after completion save your details and click next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following that, you will be shown a preview of the information you have entered. So, check them and then press the next button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5.jpg\" alt=\"View reissue passport form\" class=\"wp-image-15853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now you will see a preview of your application. Print it and click next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, you have to complete the payment procedure by clicking the pay online. After successful payment prints the receipt and click next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6.webp\" alt=\"payment of passport fees\" class=\"wp-image-15854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6.webp 768w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-300x79.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the next page, you will have to choose an appointment.&nbsp; So, click next and you will see a list of appointments available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book an appointment date on the next page. The green-coloured dates are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7.webp\" alt=\"Book passport appointment for name change\" class=\"wp-image-15855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7.webp 768w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>After that, the final receipt of your application will be shown. Print it and click close. The online application procedure is finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have to visit selected PSK for document verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then police verification will take place at police station near your address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After approval you will get your name changed passport at your present address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note &#8211; Sometimes there may be typing mistake in printed passport. To avoid this, always fill form carefully. If there is mistake in printed passport, you must return it to Regional Passport Office for correction. After approval, you will receive new corrected passport with new passport number. Fee for correction depends on type of case.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-2599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px-88x88.png 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/18\/adding-spouse-name-in-passport\/\">Adding Spouse Name in Passport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/03\/05\/documents-required-for-indian-passport-renewal\/\">Documents Required for Indian Passport Renewal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/21\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/\">Is it mandatory to change address in the Indian passport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Does changing name in passport affect visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How much time does it take to change name in passport?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What if my name is different on my passport?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What documents are required for name change in passport?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Submit old passport with valid current address proof. Provide at least two public or school documents issued in your new name. These documents should show that you have started using new name officially. Also submit clippings from two local newspapers that announce your name change, or provide Gazette notification issued by concerned State Government.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is police verification required for name change in passport?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, police verification is required for a passport name change. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Does changing name in passport affect visa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>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.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How much time does it take to change name in passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>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.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What if my name is different on my passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>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.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What documents are required for name change in passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Submit old passport with valid current address proof. Provide at least two public or school documents issued in your new name. These documents should show that you have started using new name officially. Also submit clippings from two local newspapers that announce your name change, or provide Gazette notification issued by concerned State Government.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is police verification required for name change in passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, police verification is required for a passport name change. <\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/itzeazy-how-to-book.webp\" alt=\"visa for indians itzeazy-book order\" class=\"wp-image-11092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can book order online. For any query or concern please speak to one of our relationship manager over phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/contact-us\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/order-now-turkey-visa-itzeazy.webp\" alt=\"visa for indians itzeazy\" class=\"wp-image-11094\" style=\"width:192px;height:63px\" width=\"192\" height=\"63\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have changed your name and want to update name in passport, you need to follow passport name change process in India. There can be many reasons to change name in Indian passport. But you must update it before using passport for travel or any other purpose. 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