Name Change in Passport
Passport Name Change
Complete Process and Legal Requirements
A passport is an official government travel document. It proves a person’s identity and nationality. It is primarily used for international travel. It proves one’s citizenship and identity abroad. The person’s information must be accurate. If you want to change your name in your passport, a gazette notification is required. The reasons for name change in passport can be marriage, divorce, spelling correction, or any other personal reason. Proof of the name change is required.
Gazette Notification Process
Process to Publish Name Change in Gazette Notification
When to Change Your Name in a Passport?
After marriage or divorce (change of surname or full name)
Spelling correction or type in an existing passport
Changing your full name for personal or astrological reasons
Name change related to adoption or gender change
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Why
Gazette is important for
Name Change in Passport
A gazette notification is required for a passport name change because it serves as legal proof of the name change and officially validates it across all government and private institutions in India. A gazette notification for name change in passport is official proof that your name change is legally valid and approved by the Government of India. This official government publication ensures that the name change is legally valid, and without it, the passport office cannot process a passport update request.
Documents Required for Name Change in Passport
The following documents will be required to successfully update name in passport:
- A copy of the gazette notification for the name change
- Old passport and self-attested copies of the same
- Proof of identity and address (such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, or PAN)
- Passport application form for reissue/renewal
- Marriage certificate or affidavit, if applicable
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How to Get
Gazette Notification for
Name Change
To obtain a gazette notification for name change, first prepare a name change affidavit, publish an advertisement in a local newspaper in your state, and then submit a name change application along with a digital format (CD) of the affidavit, affidavit, advertisement, and the required fees to the gazette office. After all your documents are verified, your name change will be published in the gazette. This gazette then becomes your legal proof – which can be used to update your name in your Driving License, PAN card, Aadhaar card, and other official documents.
Update
Passport Name
through a gazette notification
To easily change name in passport, obtain a gazette notification. This makes changing your passport name easy and seamless. Although the name change process is time-consuming, it can be done through online services to make it easier and faster.
Our professional team has been helping people obtain gazette notifications for a long time. We answer all questions and assist with the process. Contact us today for a gazette name change.
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Frequently asked Questions
A gazette notification is an official and legal publication. It publishes official announcements and changes. It legally validates the changes made. It is also used to legalize name changes.
You will primarily need legal documents that prove your name change, such as gazette notification, marriage certificate, divorce decree.
Yes, police verification is often required for passport re-issue in case of complete change of name.
Gazette notification is required for full name change in passport and also supporting documents such as Aadhaar card, PAN card
Yes, the Gazette notification is sufficient and is the legally recognized document for changing your name in your passport
