Changing name on passport due to marriage

The applicants for Official/Diplomatic Passport must apply under fresh category in case they did not hold previously any Official/Diplomatic Passport, even if they currently hold Ordinary Passport.

  • Miscellaneous Service:
    • Issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
    • Background Verification for Global Entry Program (GEP): To conduct background verification for Indian citizens enrolled with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry Program (GEP). Refer link (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/international-arrangements/global-entry-indian-citizens) for details
    • Surrender Certificate: Issued to applicants surrendering their passport at the Passport Offices for renunciation of Indian citizenship and acquiring foreign nationality.
    • Line of Control (LoC permits): LoC Permits are issued by Passport Offices at Jammu and Srinagar to those residents of UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh who want to visit their relatives living across the Line of Control (LoC) for valid reasons.
    • Certificate of Identity: Certificate of Identity is issued to Stateless persons, including Tibetan refugees residing in India.
  • Q2: What types of passports are issued in India? A: Following three types of passports are issued in India:
    • Ordinary Passport: An ordinary passport consists of 36/60 pages. Generally, for adults it is valid for 10 years from the date of issue and can be re-issued. For minors' passport, the validity is restricted to five years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier.
    • Diplomatic Passport: Issued to designated members authorised by the Government of India.
    • Official Passport: Issued to designated Government servants or any other person specifically authorised by the Government deputed abroad on official assignment.
    Q3: How do I apply for a Passport or Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)? A: For issue of fresh/re-issue of Passport and PCC, applicant should fill in the application form online at www.passportindia.gov.in . In case of poor internet connectivity, applicant may choose e-Form (offline mode).

    Note: It is mandatory for all applicants, including infants, to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) to give their biometrics (fingerprints) and photographs and follow prescribed procedures. Minor Q4: What is the definition of minor for issue of passport? A: Applicants less than 18 years of age are considered as minor for issuance of passport. Q5: I have a one-month old baby? Does the baby require a separate passport or his/her name can be endorsed in one of the parent's passport? A: Endorsement of child's name in parent's passports is not allowed anymore. As per the amended instructions, a minor should have a separate passport. Q6: In case of minor's passport, whose father is abroad, is it mandatory to obtain father's consent to apply for the child's passport? If so, what is the procedure? A: Ideally, both the parents/legal guardian should sign Annexure ‘D’ in fresh or re-issue cases (to safeguard the interest of minor applicants). Both parents shall be present at the PSK/POPSK while applying for passport for their minor children or one parent with passports of both the parents may be present (PSK in-charge may call for other parent, if not satisfied with the signature on Annexure-D). In case either parent is resident abroad, the parent who is submitting the application in India will sign the application form and obtain the consent of other parent in Annexure-‘D’. In the cases where consent of either parent is not possible to be obtained, declaration in form of Annexure-C may be provided with applicable reason. . Q7: I am a minor who is 16 years old. Is it possible for me to obtain a full validity passport of 10 years? A: Children between the ages of 15 and 18 have the option to apply for a minor passport valid until he/she attains the 18 years of age or full validity passport of 10 years. Different fees are applicable for different validity. Q8: What would be the validity of a minor's passport? A: The validity of a minor's passport is restricted to five years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier. Minors aged between 15 to 18 years may refer to question 7 above. Q9: Who can apply for my minor child passport in India if I am offshore? A: Refer to question 6 above. Q10: Is it true that passport applications for minors under 18 require consent of either both parents or legal guardian? A: Ideally, both the parents should sign Annexure ‘D’ in fresh or reissue cases (to safeguard the interest of minor applicants). Both parents shall be present at the PSK while applying for passport for their minor children or one parent with passports of both the parents may be present (PSK in-charge may call for other parent, if not satisfied with the signature on Annexure-D). However, when consent of either parent is not possible, the parent who is submitting the application may provide declaration in form of Annexure-C with applicable reason must submit a declaration in the form in Annexure-‘C’ stating the reasons. Following documents have to be submitted in the given cases:

    How do I change my name on my Singapore passport?

    Change of Name in Passport.
    A letter of request to change your name, addressed to the Commissioner of ICA;.
    Bio-data page of the current Singapore passport;.
    Valid local visa;.
    Singapore identity card (front and back);.
    Birth certificate;.
    Change of Name Deed Poll;.
    Marriage certificate (if any);.

    How do I change my name after marriage in Singapore?

    Applicants who wish to omit / replace their principal name with their married name must execute a Change of Name Deed Poll and submit it together with the required supporting documents. Please note that the inclusion of the married name on a Singapore Identity Card must be done personally in Singapore.

    Do I need to change passport if I change my name?

    The change of name (due to adoption, marriage, dissolution of marriage, widowhood) on the passport requires renewal of the passport.