Change of name / Change of Surname after marriage /Delete name of spouse after divorce
Endorsement for changes in the passport is no more permitted. For inclusion/deletion of spouse’s name, change of date/place of birth, name, address, etc., or any other changes on laminated portion of the passport, re-issue of passport booklet is required. Therefore, fee would be same as applicable for re-issue of passport.
Requirements:
Applicant to fill online passport application on https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in. This will generate the Application Reference Number (ARN) and PDF file.
The print-out of the saved PDF file of online passport application is to be submitted to the nearest center of BLS International, the outsourcing agency.
Existing passport along with photocopies of first five pages, the last page and the page(s) having endorsements/observations.
One recent photograph - Colour - against a light background showing full frontal view of the face (size 2 inch x 2 inch), pasted on application form. More details on photo specifications may please be seen under the 'General Guidelines'
For change in name – Two original advertisements regarding change in name in two daily leading newspapers one in Canada and the other in India – circulated in area of your permanent address in India and present address in Canada + 2 Govt issued IDs in the desired name.
Sworn Notarized Affidavit by the applicant mentioning about change in name.
Original landing record / immigration paper with a photocopy.
The Consulate shall inform the applicant in case any additional document is required.
