Can I change my surname on passport through affidavit, gazette?
After my marriage in 1991, I started using my husband's name as my surname. All my IDs (Aadhar, PAN, etc.) show my husband's name. When I got my first passport in 2005, my 10th-grade marks card was referred to, and my father's name was included as my surname. Subsequently, I registered our marriage in 2018. I want to change my surname to my husband's name when I renew my passport now. Should I change my name legally through an affidavit and gazette notification?
Yes, you can change your surname on your passport using an affidavit and a gazette notification. Since your other IDs already have your husband's surname, you can submit an affidavit declaring the change, along with a copy of the gazette notification and your marriage certificate. You must also update your passport application with these documents. Visit the passport office or apply online with the required proofs for a smooth update.
Yes, you should legally change your name before renewing your passport since it currently has your father’s surname, while your other IDs have your husband’s surname. To do this, first, make an affidavit stating your old and new name, mentioning that the change is due to marriage, and get it notarized. Next, publish your name change in the official Gazette by submitting the affidavit, marriage certificate, and ID proof. Finally, when renewing your passport, submit the Gazette notification, affidavit, marriage certificate, and updated IDs. Though some passport offices accept just a marriage certificate, the Gazette notification makes it legally stronger and avoids future issues.
To change your surname on the passport, you need to make an affidavit stating your name change. You may also need to publish this change in the Gazette of India for official recognition. Once done, you can update your passport and other documents like Aadhar and PAN to reflect the new surname. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you with the best course of action. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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