Passport Name Change: Amendment in Indian Passports for Changing Names

It's very important that the name on your passport matches the name you use, so don't delay, apply for your passport name change directly on our website.

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Change a name in your Indian passport

It's very important that the name on your passport matches the name you use, so don't delay, apply for your passport name change directly on our website.

Who is eligible

Applicants who need to change the name or personal details in their passport.

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Documents required to apply for

Gathering the necessary documents to Change the Name on Your Indian Passport

  • Place order for Indian Passport Name Change
    Expediting appointments are very limited. We are processing applications based on when we receive the documents and the dates of travel. To ensure your passport is ready on time, please place the order and forward your documents to us as soon as possible.

  • Old Passport (Original & Self-attested Photocopy)
    • First two and last two pages
    • ECR/Non-ECR page
    • Page of observation (if any)
    • Valid visa page (if applicable)
    • Spouse’s passport copy showing the same address (if residing together post-divorce)
  • Proof of Present Address
    Any one of the following:
    • Aadhaar Card
    • Electricity Bill/Water Bill/Telephone Bill (last 3 months)
    • Bank Statement (last 12 months, with bank seal and signature)
    • Rent Agreement (registered)
    • Voter ID
    • Gas connection bill/card
  • Proof of Date of Birth
    Only if not clearly mentioned in old passport or if change is requested
    • Birth Certificate
    • 10th/12th Class Certificate
  • Self-Attested Copies of all documents
  • Gazette Notification (if major name change)
  • Newspaper Advertisements (optional but helpful)
  • Change in Date of Birth
    • Birth Certificate from municipal authority
  • Affidavit and supporting documents as per passport rules
  • Divorce-specific Documents (submit based on change request)
    If spouse name is to be deleted from passport:
    • Divorce Decree/Order issued by the court (self-attested copy)
    • Annexure “E” – Affidavit for deletion of spouse’s name

    If applicant had changed surname after marriage and now wants to revert to maiden name:
    • Divorce Decree
    • Affidavit for name change (optional but recommended)
    • Gazette Notification (if major name change)

Mail your documents to

VisaHQ / Passport Services
Office No 403, 4th Floor,
Arunachal Building, 19 Barakhamba Road,
New Delhi, 110001
Simple 3-step process

How it works — from online application to a new passport in hand

Skip the government phone trees and the line at the Passport Seva Kendra. We handle the paperwork and keep you informed every step of the way.

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Apply online

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Mail documents

No need to visit in person — just mail us your documents and we'll take care of the rest.

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Receive a passport

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Passport Services

How do I change the name in my Indian passport?
A name change is processed as a re-issue of your passport with supporting documents that prove the new name. Depending on the reason — marriage, divorce or a personal change — you may need a marriage certificate, a gazette notification, or a sworn affidavit, submitted together with your old passport and proof of address.
What documents are needed for a passport name change?
You generally need your old passport (first two and last two pages, ECR/Non-ECR page, page of observation and valid visa page), proof of present address, and the documents that support the new name — a gazette notification for a major name change, an affidavit as per passport rules, and optionally newspaper advertisements. VisaHQ confirms which of these apply to your specific case.
Can I change my name or remove my spouse's name after a divorce?
Yes. To delete a spouse's name you submit a self-attested copy of the divorce decree or court order along with Annexure E (an affidavit for deletion of the spouse's name). If you want to revert to your maiden name, you provide the divorce decree and, ideally, an affidavit and gazette notification for the name change. A birth certificate from the municipal authority is required only if you are also changing your date of birth.
How long does a name change take, and what does VisaHQ charge?
Most name-change applications are processed and delivered in about 4–7 business days after we receive your documents. VisaHQ charges its own service fee to review the paperwork and submit it for you; the official passport fee is charged separately by the Passport Seva Kendra / Ministry of External Affairs.

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