How to Change Name in the Passport After Marriage or Divorce

In cases where people wish to change their name in their passport after a divorce, they can do so by applying for a reissue of passport.

Steps To Change Name in Passport After Marriage

Apply through the online portal by visiting the Passport Seva website. Furnish the following documents apart from a copy of the old Passport:

• The current passport in original, along with a photocopy of the passport of the spouse.

• Attested copy of the Marriage Certificate or an equivalent affidavit

• Evidence like a Marriage Card or joint photo as per Annexure D.

Steps To Change Name in Passport After Divorce

Apply through the online portal by visiting the Passport Seva website. Furnish the following documents apart from a copy of the old Passport:

• Self-attested copy of the Divorce Certificate or Divorce Decree.

• Sworn Affidavit/Deed Poll as per Annexure 'E'.

• A filled-in copy of Form No. II (for Miscellaneous Services).

These must be submitted either directly to the Passport Office or online, along with a nominal fee. In case one chooses to submit to the office, scheduling an appointment is mandatory. After submitting all documents, the applicant can collect the re-issued passport on a specified date, as advised by the issuing authority.

Adding or Changing the Spouse Name on Indian Passport

Individuals must get the passport reissued if they want their spouse's name to be changed or added on the passport. All the specific details that need to be changed must be correctly updated on the application form. The official website of the Passport Seva Kendra has a comprehensive list of all relevant documents required to be submitted.

FAQs

My spouse is a citizen of another country. What are the required documents to enlist his/her name on my passport?

These documents must be submitted:

• Marriage Certificate issued by Indian Post or a Mission abroad.

• If a Foreign Government has issued the certificate of marriage, it should be attested either by the Indian Mission/Post in the jurisdiction where the certificate of marriage has been issued by that country's Consulate/High C

• Marriage certificate issued by the Indian Registrar of Marriage or Marriage Officer.ommission/Foreign Embassy in India.

What are the documents required for removing the spouse's name from the passport in case of divorce?

• Self-attested copy of the Divorce Certificate or Divorce Decree.

• Sworn Affidavit/Deed Poll as per Annexure 'E'.

• A filled-in copy of Form No. II (for Miscellaneous Services).