How to Change Middle Name and Surname in Passport

• Changed the middle or last name's spelling 

• Using a Gazette notification, the full name was changed 

• To match school records, the middle name was added 

• Passport and Aadhaar names do not match 

• After legal adoption or custody, the name was changed 

• Initials but no full name on the previous passport 

Fees for Changing your Name or Surname on the Passport

Changing your name necessitates obtaining a new passport, and the associated fees depend on factors such as the passport's validity, the number of pages, and the type of application. 

Given below are the fees charged for any changes made to your name: 

Eligibility Criteria for Change in Middle Name and Surname in Passport

If any of these apply to your situation, you are eligible: 

• You changed your last name after getting married 

• After your divorce, you stopped using your spouse's name 

• You changed your last name or middle name legally 

• You filled in a surname that was absent from birth records 

• You requested a Gazette notification to change your entire name 

• A court order is available, and your child has been adopted 

• You are applying through the Indian consulate as an NRI 

• For a minor, one parent signs using Annexure C. 

Documents Required for Change in Middle Name and Surname in Passport

Depending on your specific circumstances, you'll be required to submit specific documents for a name change in the passport in India. The following sections outline the different documents needed for various situations: 

Documents for Name Changes after Marriage or Remarriage

• The municipal government issued a marriage certificate 

• Joint photo and signature in Annexure J 

• Divorce decree or the previous spouse's death certificate 

• If you change your name again, get a new marriage certificate 

• PAN or Aadhaar with a current last name 

Documents for Changing One's Name Following a Divorce or Separation

• A court-certified divorce decree 

• A new name on an Aadhaar or PAN card

• Names revert on the application form 

• Self-declaration on the form (no additional affidavit) 

Documents for Legal Name Change, with Gazette or Advertisements

• Affidavit Annexure E on stamp paper 

• Two newspaper adverts featuring a complete name change 

• Notification from the Gazette with the updated name 

• Any two new-name ID cards (DL, PAN, Aadhaar) 

Documents for a Passport's Minor Name Change

• Birth certificate with the most recent name 

• If one parent is unable to sign Annexure C 

• A new name on your school ID or Aadhaar 

• Adoption deed or court order, if relevant 

• For ID cross-checking, both parents' passports. 

Reasons to Change 

Here are some primary reasons why individuals may opt to alter the name on their passport: 

• Modifying the surname or the entire name following marriage. 

• Adjusting the surname after re-marriage. 
• Altering the surname after divorce. 
• Changing the surname or the entire name for various other reasons. 

Procedure to Change Name Middle Name and Surname in Passport

To update the name on your passport, you can either submit your application through the official portal or visit the local Passport Seva Kendra. The following sections outline the procedures for changing the name in a passport through online and offline methods. 

• Access the Passport Seva website and log in 

• Apply for Reissue should be clicked. Select Change in personal particulars. Enter both your old and new names now. Carefully fill out both fields. Verify your spelling 

• Enter the spouse's name and check the married box if the change is a result of marriage. Choose a legal affidavit if it's a Gazette notification. Declare your divorce 

• Documents may not be requested by the web form. However, the PSK will Prepare a copy of your divorce decree, marriage license, Annexure J, or Gazette. Only originals 

• Select your time and date. Select your POPSK or PSK. Details about the appointment will show up with ARN. You can save the slip on your phone or download it. At the PSK gate, you will require it 

• Bring all of your paperwork. Current passport. Gazette, if any. Certificate of marriage. Aadhaar card. photocopies certified by oneself. Arrive early. An appointment slip is required for access 

• Obtain a token and proceed to the document review 

• The officer reviews and approves your application 

• Get the cancelled passport and receipt 

• A police visit might occur if your address or full name has changed. The officer will verify your information and request identification. be accessible or the file might take longer than expected 

• Use Speed Post to monitor status and wait for your passport. 

Rules for Changing a Passport Name for NRIs and Minors

Here are the rules for changing passport name for NRIs and minors as follows: 

• The parents must approve any minor name modifications. There is no need for an affidavit if both are present at PSK. Annexure C is added if only one parent shows up. This demonstrates that the other parent concurs. The adoption of deed or court order must be shown for adopted children. The file won't move without it 

• Both biological and adoptive parents must sign the application. Guardians need a court decree granting them full custody to apply. A birth certificate is usually required. Carry a school ID if the youngster is already using the new name at school. Both Aadhaar and school records must have the same name. The passport is good for five years, or until the age of eighteen 

• Police verification is simpler for kids. After the passport is printed, it is typically completed. Nevertheless, be prepared with your parent ID, birth certificate, and Aadhaar for the police officer's visit 

• Gazette notifications or newspaper ads, marriage certificates, affidavits, and occasionally a declaration for a change in appearance are examples of documents. Additionally, a local ID is appended to the embassy record. Most embassies prohibit Tatkal from changing his name. Every name change reissue is handled at a regular pace 

• Passports from embassies take longer. Police verification is initiated at the applicant's last Indian residence upon receipt of the paperwork. The file is awaiting clearance from the RPO. Although delays frequently occur, the total period is typically 4 to 6 weeks 

• As a rule, everyone is only permitted to change their name significantly once. Unless it is to add the name of a husband or father, a second request is marked. Proof of identity, passport, and Aadhaar must match NRIs as well. The application is placed on hold if the names do not match. 

Errors that Delay Surname and Middle Name Updates in Passports

Even if you fill out everything accurately, your name change request can be delayed. Each paper is examined line by line by the officer. The status could remain pending for weeks if your file exhibits inconsistencies or lacks evidence. A few files are placed on RPO hold. Police verification is a barrier for others. 

These are typical errors that cause your application to be delayed: 

• Gazette provided, but no new name on the ID 

• The application form and Aadhaar spelling do not match 

• Missing spouse photo and signature in Annexure J 

• A copy of the divorce decision that is not attested or signed 

• The updated name is not displayed on the birth certificate 

• Submitted an old PAN card with an old last name 

• The school ID was added, but the form was not cross-checked 

• The self-attested copy of the PSK file has the incorrect page.