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Updated February 2025
Key takeaways:
- To change your name on an Indian passport, you need to apply for a passport re-issue after legally changing your name.
- Required documents vary based on the reason for the name change (personal, marriage, divorce, etc.).
- Passport re-issue fees depend on age group and whether the normal or Tatkal scheme is chosen.
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How do you change your name on Indian passport?
To change your name on your Indian passport, you need to initiate a passport re-issue procedure. This process mirrors the steps for reissuing a passport for other reasons, like expiration of validity, depletion of pages, loss, or damage.
You can easily apply for a passport re-issue through the Passport Seva portal, after which you must schedule an appointment at a nearby Passport Seva Kendra or Regional Passport Office.

Application process for a passport re-issue
As mentioned earlier, the process of reissuing a passport with a new name starts with an online application through the official portal, followed by scheduling an appointment at a nearby Passport Seva Kendra or Regional Passport Office. Here is a step-by-step guide for the process:
Required documents
The required documentation varies based on the reason for the name change. Below are the reasons for the name change and the necessary documents to be submitted along with a re-issue passport application to update your passport with the new name:
Personal reasons
A person who changed his/her name completely (including the surname) needs to present the following documents:
- Existing original passport.
- Self-attested copies of the original passport’s first two and last two pages.
- A copy of the Emigration Check Required (ECR) and non-ECR pages, if applicable.
- A copy of the page of observation, self-attested, if applicable.
- A self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if applicable.
- Proof of present address (acceptable documents).
- At least two public/school documents issued in the desired/applied changed name to verify that the applicant has actually changed his/her name.
- Clippings of two local newspapers or the Gazette notification of the concerned State Government.
Marriage
Women intending to change their name/surname after marriage need to present the following documents:
- Existing original passport.
- Self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of the original passport.
- A copy of the Emigration Check Required (ECR) and non-ECR pages, if applicable.
- A copy of the page of observation, self-attested, if applicable.
- A self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if applicable.
- Proof of present address (acceptable documents).
- A self-attested copy of their spouse’s passport, if any.
- Marriage certificate or Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife as per requirement.
Please note that the same requirements apply in case of a change in name due to remarriage.
Divorce
Women who want to change their name/surname after divorce need to present the following documents:
- Existing original passport.
- Self-attested copies of the first and last two pages of the original passport.
- A copy of the Emigration Check Required (ECR) and Non-ECR pages, if applicable.
- A copy of the page of observation, self-attested, if applicable.
- A self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if applicable.
- Proof of present address (acceptable documents).
- Divorce Order/Decree (if name/surname change is based on divorce).
Minor name correction
If you identify any minor error in the name displayed on your passport, it is crucial to return the passport to the Regional Passport Office for rectification.
The passport office will review the requested changes and, once approved, issue a new passport booklet with the updated passport number. The applicable fees will depend on the specific circumstances. In complex cases, the office may advise applying for a fresh passport instead.
Application process
Here are the steps to successfully apply for a passport re-issue:
- Register on the Passport Seva Online Portal through the ‘Register Now’ link.
- Log in using your registered ID.
- Click “Apply for Fresh/Re-issue of Passport”.
- Complete the form and submit it.
- Schedule an appointment by clicking “Pay and Schedule Appointment.” (Please note that online payment is now mandatory for scheduling appointments).
- Print the application receipt for reference. However, it is not mandatory; you also receive an SMS with appointment details.
- Visit the chosen Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) with original documents as required, based on the information provided above.
Please note that if the applicant fails to visit the Passport Seva Kendra within 90 days following the online form submission, they will be required to re-initiate the passport application process.
Fees
The fees for re-issuing a passport due to a name change vary depending on the applicant’s age group and whether they choose the Normal or Tatkal (expedited) scheme. Here is a detailed breakdown of the fees:
Age Group | Validity | Pages | Normal Scheme Price (INR) | Tatkal Scheme Price (INR) |
18 and above | 10-year validity | 36 | 1,500 | 3,500 |
60 | 2,000 | 4,000 | ||
15 to 18 | 10-year validity | 36 | 1,500 | 3,500 |
60 | 2,000 | 4,000 | ||
Below 15 | 5-year validity | 36 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
For a comprehensive understanding of the process of applying for an Indian passport through the Tatkaal scheme, please refer to our dedicated Tatkaal Passport article.