Documents required to endorse spouse name
- Old Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page (previously ECNR) and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority and validity extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport
- Proof Of Present Address if different from the address in the passport.
- An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriag. AND/OR
- A joint affidavit from husband and wife along with a joint photograph, (Specimen at Annexure 'D') When joint affidavit is not possible the affidavit should indicate the reason for it.The change in the first name amounts to a substantial name change and the regular procedure for name change should apply.
You can also update the spouse name Following Divorce (Divorcees applying for deletion of spouse name), Following Re-marriage (Change of spouse name due to re-marriage) and Following Separated (Separated applying for deletion of spouse name), however difference documents are required for that.
For NRIs
Check with your nearest embassy/consulate to know the the procedure to endorse the spouse name.
You can also leave a comment if you any question.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteSurya here.. staying in Malaysia, Need your help to clarify on required documents for
1. Endorse my name in my wife's PP
2. Change her Surname to my Surname in her PP
Situation is, Now she's in India and I'm in Malaysia. Can the above 2 things be done at a time? or do we need to apply 2 times seperately?
Both things can be done at the same time when you apply for a new passport subject to all documents being in order.
DeleteShe got her PP.. she was in Malaysia too before. Now she's applying New PP for our baby. So they asked her to endorse my name in her PP. I think we do the above 2 things at a time and baby will have parent details accurately.
DeleteTell me the check list plz.
She need to apply for a new passport (new rules) if done from India.
DeleteShe need to submit the four documents mentioned in this article. Annex D is for name change as well. It has to signed by both of you.
But I'm in Malaysia, Its gonna take 2 weeks for me to receive the documents, sign it, send it back. Is there any other way of doing it from here?
DeleteI think Annex D is not required if we have marriage certificate / Memorandum of marriage .. Correct me if I am wrong
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteDeepika here, i want to re issue my new passport with spouse name. my question is that the passport validity would be changed or it would be same as my passport will be expired in the next year.
Apply for renewal of passport with addition of spouse name, it will be issued with 10 years of validity.
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteShubhendra here, wanted to get my name added into my wife PP. Is it necessary for her to be present at PP office? or any 3rd person can also go and do the formality?
She need not to be present but you have to be present with all the necessary documents. some of the documents require her signature as well.
DeleteIn case I'm not reachable. Can it be anyone from our family with all the docs?
DeleteHey Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI am applying for re issue of PP on account of MY name change. I also want that my Wife's name is added. I don have the marriage Certificate. the Annexure D mentioned in the PP website has the language that female is changing name on account of marriage.
Please advise that
1) is there any other document than Annexure D in case there is no marriage certificate?
2) should I get Annexure D made as a matter of routine though I am changing my name and the language of Annexure D is that my wife has changed her name !!
Thanks & regards,
Mukul Dua
Name change for an adult male is a long process.
DeleteYou can have the rough idea of the process from the this link below,
http://deptpub.nic.in/forms/forms[10].pdf
Then you need to contact local Government Gazette office for name change. Once done then you can apply for name change.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI want to add my wife's name in the passport and we have marriage certificate in which her surname is different. I want to add her surname as my name. so do we need affividate for it.
because she has aadhaar card and voter id which has name as her first name and surname as my name.
still do we need affidivate? or her aadhar card or voter id is sufficient?
you still need to fill the annex D.
DeleteHi vikas,
ReplyDeleteNeed help, I need to add my husband name in my passport, currently he is in Malaysia, what all document I should give and how many days it will take to get new passport
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI have a very different problem for which I need your expert advice. I was engaged with a boy and at that moment had also applied for my passport as we were planning to go out of country for a honey moon visit. It was applied under tatkal and I received the ppt with his name in the spouse column. No docs were requested for this and none submitted except for his name in ppt application.
After that unfortunately our engagement broke and I got married to a different person. I was never married to the earlier boy so have all the docs of marriage with my husband. Now I want to change the spouse name to my husband in my ppt. Pls help me as to how to go about it.
Rajani
I am not sure what to do. Its purely your mistake as you had filled the application form. I will advise you to go and meet your regional passport officer. You will need to explain your real case and act accordingly to officer's advice.
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI am going to get married on dec 2013. I am planning to take my spouse to US. as i am currently located to US. I have valid VISA till 2014.
I would like to know, what are the process to include my spouse name in my passport and vice verse.
Reissue of passport does it mean, they are going to reissue completely new passport? then what about my VISA and all entry exit information.
The process is explained above.
DeleteGetting a new passport does not affect the visa. It means Visa is previous passport remains valid until expiry. YOu need to carry both passports.
hello,
ReplyDeleteIm indian married to an italian girl. i need to add her to my passport. but i have a visa for 3 years for canada still going on my pasport, if i apply for reissue of passport, i will be loosing that visa. how can i do to add her in my old passport? or do you have any solution for that? thanks
Getting a new passport does not affect the visa. It means Visa is previous passport remains valid until expiry. You need to carry both passports.
DeleteDear Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI want to endorsed my husband name on my passport but i dont want to change my last name. Please let me know what is the process. We are doing this to make our son's passport who is a minor. Is it necessary to get my husband name endorse on the passport for minor passport
You don't need to change your last name in order to endorse your spouse name.
DeleteIt is better to endorse your spouse name before you apply for your son's passport.
hi
ReplyDeletei want to add my wife name in my pp, before marriage her surname was different, so what document we require for that
parmod bansal
marriage certificate and annex D
DeleteHello Vikas,
ReplyDeleteActually we need a Passport for my 2.5yrs old son quickly however, as i understood that, no one's name got endorsed on our passports hence, first we are planning to get it endorsed in my passport with my wife's details and once we get updated/new passport then we will apply for our Son passport in Tatkal.
However, i have few queries in order to get it done my above job,
1. Mine and wife's passports issued from HYDERBAD,we are staying in GHAZIABAD since 2008. We have address proof like telephone bills and recently got PCCs and bank statements like that but, we neither want our address get changed nor surnames in Passport and wanted to apply from Ghaziabad nearest RPO. So, would it be possible ?
2. The passport endorsement,if they re-issue new passport then from which address and wanted to get it don thru Tatkal, is it possible ? and again Annexure F is required for re-issue of passports.
3. Does if only required to apply for our minor son then Annexure F required ? i understood not required but wanted to make sure ?
4. In fact, is it really necessary get endorsed of either of parents names in their passport in order to get their child passport issued ?
5. In any way our case requied Annexure F, then it would be difficult for us to get like from First class megistrate verification get it done on their letter head and so on , is there any way to get a formal process ?
I really appreciate for your quick and clear response !
Regards,
Kumar.
You can apply from Ghaziabad neatest RPO if you have valid address proof. But your new address will be updated. If you don't want to update your address then you need to apply from Hyderabad.
DeleteFor minor passport, it is required to get names endorsed if both parents have passport.
Do you have a reason to apply for Tatkal? Please reply then I will be able to reply your other queries.
I like to add my spouse name to my passport. I went to http://passportindia.gov.in/ but don't know which form to use to make those changes.
ReplyDeleteCan I fill it out and submit it at my local passport office? or it has to be done online?
I am confused with this 2 forms. Can someone please tell me which one to use.
(1) http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/downloadEFormStatic
OR
(2)http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/printForm
Please let me know. Thanks!!!
Dear Vikas,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Neha, i got married last year and now i am a mother of a baby boy. I need get passport made of my son. My passport is made from Ghaziabad passport office as i am a native of U.P. I believe i need to get my passport reissued with the addition of my spouse name in my passport so as to get my son's passport made. At the time of our marriage we were working in delhi. Now we are tranferred ( me and my husband) to hyderabad.My confusion is that the change in name will be done at Ghaziabad office only or it can be done anywhere. Please clarify m doubt.
Thanks.
It can be done from where you are living for the last one year.
DeleteIf you want to keep the same address then you can do it from Ghaziabad office.
If you want to change address and have enough address proof then apply and living at the address then you can apply from Hyderabad.
hello vikas,
ReplyDeleteI am married 3 years, still my pass port is not updated with spouse name. now I having child of 1 month.
earlier issued passport has spelling mistake in my father surname.wife is having valid passport but my details are yet to be updated.
for update of my spouse name and getting a new passport. what I need to do and how much time it will take.
Hi Vikas,
DeleteI also have exactly same case. Please help by providing information.
Rgds
hi,
ReplyDeleteim soumya,
i have a spelling mistake in my name in passport. it is printed sowmya instead of soumya(letter changed).
plz tell me the procedure to change.
thanq.
If you find any mistake/error in the particulars printed in the passport booklet as per the application form submitted, please return the passport for necessary rectification. Any additional fees required to be paid would depend solely on merit of the case as decided by the Assistant Passport Officer /Passport Issuing Authority. . If there is a misrepresentation of facts, then penalty could also be imposed.
DeleteApplying fresh passport with spouse name, is it a must produce Annexure when no marriage certificate
ReplyDeleteG Kalivaradan
Depending on when you marriage was solemnised. If it is in the recent years then you must produce a mariage certificate.
DeleteYes, it will be better to produce a notarised annexure(I am not sure which one, but you can get details from passport customer care - 1800 258 1800) when you dont have the marriage certificate. You can get this done from a notarising authority (lawyer). Also my word of advise is that, your spouse should apply for passport and when u both do that, both you and ur wife's passports will have the spouse name included.
ReplyDeleteWHen you get this done, This will help you a lot when you apply passport for your kids when he/she is a minor.
One more tip , you can produce a 1 year bank account statement. Here , you need to have your spouse name included in any of ur bank accounts as a joint account holder. You also need to check with the bank , whether your spouse name will appear along with yours in the 1yr bank statement.
This document can serve as the address proof for both of you.
Hi vikas ,
ReplyDeleteI need to endorse my husbands name into my passport and
apply for my new born baby s passport which is due on jan 4 th.. my husband is not in india and will be coming in a month . so my question is
1. should i apply for the reissue of my passport to add my spouse name b 4 applying for baby s passport ? for this should my husband be present here or can it be done without his presence ?
2. can i apply for reissue as well as baby s passport at the same time when my husband comes to india .
3. Wat is the duration of getting passport as i need it at the earliest ?
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI have few questions in the same line as previous questions.
We are currently in UK and our baby is due in April 2014.My wife is planning to travel back in Feb and return soonest.
1. Is it mandatory to have the spouse name endorsed in parent passport? Is it mandatory to have endorsement in both parent or mothers passport is ok?
2. Can I apply for re-issue of passport on behalf of my wife? Is there any other declaration to be furnished in that case?
3. What is the typical duration of getting the passport endorsed with spouse name?
4. I am bit confused if I have to apply for endorsement in UK(which reviews say 4-6 weeks timeline). Please suggest.
5. Can my wife apply for reissue of passport as well as baby passport at the same time.
An duly attested copy of marrige certificate what does it actually mean by duly attested I have my marriage certificate from registrar of marriage I want to add spouse name in my wife's passport
ReplyDeleteHi vikas,
ReplyDeletei have a query regarding endorsing spouse name in passport.if i dnt want to endorse my spouse name can tat b done.
I m asking this as we had interreligion marriage.i m still using my maiden name.
In near future i will go for hajj so at tat time i will hv problem.
Plz can u advice.its really imp.
It is not necessary to change your name after marriage, you can keep the same name and surname.
DeleteHowever, If you are married, you must declare your husbands name.
But there are people who don't do that still they can get passport. But please mind that you might have problem in future in addition spouse name.
Thanx a million for reply.
DeleteSory bt could plz tell me more regarding wat u said in last line tat i will hav prb in future in addition spouse name.
I m applying for reissue of passport as my passport is abt to expire tat to in tatkaal scheme.
I wll b declaring tat i m married as my address proff is having his name on it.
I m nt hiding my maraital status.its jst dnt want to add his name in my passport as i mention my reason tat i will hv prb in doing hajj.
I m so tensed abt this dnt knw wat to do.i hv to get my passport reissued soon as i hv to tarvel abroad ..
Plz guide me.it will b grt help
If you declare you are married then you application in incomplete without spouse name. You will also need to give something as a proof of marriage. This will result in addition spouse name in the passport.
DeleteThere could be workaround, please let me know which proof of marriage do you have?
Thanx alot.i will b providing marriage certificate as a proof.plz let me knw if anything can b done.will wait for ur reply
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteMe and my husband hold valid passports .In my husbands passport my name is endoresed,as mine was taken a long back i havent yet endorsed my husband's name in my passport.
Now that unfortunately we are in the process of gettign divorceed ,i am confused if i should produce our divorce letter as still mine is a maiden one.
Or continue to renew as it is??Or should i first endorse and then apply for deletion.Please advice.
You need to have your actual status at the time of passport application.
DeleteHi vicky,
ReplyDeletei need to add my spouse name and change the address in my passport(my passport was taken before marriage) ,but i dont have any proof of address other than my husband's passport,my question is whether i shall use bank passbook in which i have a joint account with my husband as address proof..
plz let me know..
Hey Vikas,
ReplyDeleteFaheem here, I'm currently residing in UAE with a valid UAE residence visa & my wife is in India. I want to get my name on her passport. Do I need to be there for the change of name on the passport @ the Indian passport office. If yes then what are doc's required.
hi vikas
ReplyDeletei want to endorse my husband's name in my passport. i hav our marriage certificate but my husband's passport is not available. wil i hav to produce some other valid id proof for my husband. also note that our marriage certificate does not hav our photographs attached. pls reply asap.
thank you.
Hi
ReplyDeleteIs it mandatory for one of the parent to have the spouse name endorsed in the passport for applying minor passport. We have the marriage certificate with our passport numbers mentioned in it. But both of us dont have each others name endorsed in our passport. The other problem I have is, my wife doesnt have any of the address proof as per the requirement for address proof as stated in the passport website, we live in a house for which I have the address proofs, is this enough to get a passport for my daughter?
Hi vikas
ReplyDeleteis it mandatory of getting spouse name endorsed for applyng minors passport..can we apply re issue of passport for endorsng name and child's passport at the same time??
HI Swetha. I am staying in Italy.I have applied for the Passport for my Daughter in India. Simultaneously my wife applied for the endorsement of my wife,s passport on the same date. Actually there is such possibility. With in 3 days my wife got her passport. But i am waiting for my Daughter passport.They said there is no police verification for both. But now the status shows the police verification is pending under local police station.But no police has came till now.So bit confused. So my suggestion is do step by step. First endorse your passport and then apply for your baby.
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to confirm if it is mandate to get spouse's name added to the passport after marriage (is that a hard and fast rule) ? Or can I simply get his name updated once my pp expires?
It is not hard and fast rule. You can do it once you renew your passport.
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI need your help as my case is a bit different. I got married to a guy in US and now we are divorced and I have married another guy who is a hindu.I am a muslim and I have only a talaqnama issued by shahar qazi.In my second marriage which i had done per the Hindu Marriage Act (i do have mariage certificate), I want my former husband's name to be removed and my present husband's name to be added. I stay in Delhi frm the past 3 yrs but the pp was issued frm Ghaziabad. Also due to family issues we both are not staying together. What needs to be done in order to get my husband's name changed. Can it be done on Tatkaal basis as we would be flying to Australia soon. PLEASE ADVISE...
I really have no idea, whether the talaqnama is equivalent to divorce certificate. Please either check with divorce lawyer or with passport office whether they will accept it.
ReplyDeleteOnce you have the divorce certificate, things should be easy and you should be able to apply for name change from Delhi with proper address proof as you are living in Delhi.
Hi Vicky,
ReplyDeleteI'm in USA, I have to renew my PP as it is going to expire soon. I'm married, my spouse is in India and we don't have marriage certificate. I sent my passport renew application, with married status but they sent back, saying no marriage certificate attached.
At this time I cannot go to India, just for marriage certificate as I have get stamped if i'm out of USA.
Is there a way to renew my PP, without marriage certificate, I'm okay if my spouse name is not endorsed in my PP. I can get that added latter. But I need my PP renewed to file my VISA extension. Please advise.
when (year) did you get married?
DeleteVicky,
Deleteit was 2005 August.
PLZ ITZ urgent!!! My sis is married to a canadian citizen of indian origin.Aftr marriage he has gone back. For changing her middle name,surname & addition of spouse name we had produced th marriage certificte, Annx'D' with joint pic &stating husband couldnt sign th joint affidavit due not present here.But th PSK is not accepting th appl. & demanding a lttr frm th embassy. Is there anyhtn we can do.itz been a month since we r running fr this. The PSk officials r really annoying as they demand for new docs each time we go.
ReplyDeletePSK is correct, her husband needs to sign the document in front of the Indian embassy and send it to India.
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteMy husband looking for a job in Oman and Dubai... currently we are in chennai... after he settled there he wants to take me with him.... we both have passports in our parents addresses only, which was taken before my marriage.. now we have marriage certificate only..
Now i am having following doubts to clarify:-
1. For applying family visa by my husband from Oman or dubai, whether marriage certificate is enough??
2. Is it mandatory to add my name with his name in passport? if it is mandatory, different addresses (native addresses) in each of us passport should raise any problem?? because no address proof is there for me in my husband home address.
3. is changing surname is mandatory, how long it takes to get our passport? is it have all formalities like applying new passport subsequent police verification and all..
4. If all the above are necessary, since, we staying in chennai, shall we approach to chennai passport office for the above. (our passports initially applied in Trichy and vellore of Tamil Nadu).
Please clarify me the above...
I applied for fresh passport after my first marriage
ReplyDeletewithout a divorce decree after my second marriage now the passport off wnts a decree wich I dnt have and the person left india for good.kindly giv me a solution for this problem.note I already hav a passport with my ex name in it.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI would like to add my husband name in my passport and do not want to change my address. Will it be possible to only update my spouse name ? Is the address change mandatory ? Thanks in Advance.
You can keep the same address if you are still living there.
DeleteHi Vikas
ReplyDeleteCan a woman get a passport with her father's name in it after marriage? My friend who was undergoing a separation in 2003 got a passport made with her father's name then. Subsequently she got divorced in 2008. Now when she went to renew the passport, the passport officers are trying to harass her saying that she committed a fraud by not including her husband's name (though she is named as Mrs. in the passport). They now say that she will have to pay a fine and has to submit an affidavit to the effect that she is ready to pay the fine for committing this fraud. Is this warranted?
If she was married and did not declare in the application therefore she is making an offence of false declaration. However the penalty is case by case. The penalty for this offence is only Rs 500.
Deletehttp://passport.gov.in/cpv/penalty.htm
She has a valid reason that she was going under separation. She should not pay unless she is asked to pay by a official penalty notice.
Please check for change of name rules, it is lengthy process. Please read Q23
ReplyDeletehttp://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/faqServicesAvailable
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteTwo days back,I visited Passport Seva Kendra for re-issue of the passport. But my application was not accepted. The thing is, I am applying for re-issue due damaged (minor damage) passport. Along with this, I also want to get my wife's name added in my passport. (She doesn't have a passport yet). All documents were there with me except Annexure E for change in name. My wife's first name (and of-course surname) was different. She got a new first name along with my surname. (I mean .. surname as well as first name change too). Marriage certificate has her older first name. So... Annexure E is required. Now, my question is that whether a newspaper advertisement is also required for this?
My next question is..... My passport has validity till Oct 2015. So, it's nearly 19 months to expire. Can I apply for renewal of passport now? I am applying for US visa long term. For that, I want long term valid passport too.. Please answer.
I think you can renew your passport before 12 months only if your pages have exhausted.
DeleteDear Vikas,
DeleteThanks. Can you answer my first question please? "whether a newspaper advertisement is also required for this?" for the first name change
Sir,
ReplyDeleteI want to endorse my husband name in my passport and change of my address but I dont have any proof of address .whether I can attach my husband passport copy (without my name endorsed) along with my marriage certificate as a proof of address in reissue.is it acceptable? Pls help me soon
Depends on how long you have been married.
DeleteTry with marriage certificate and utility bills/statement of your husband.
Otherwise try to open a joint bank account (bank statment serves as address proof) and also if possible some new ID such as AADHAR, voter ID card etc from your husband address.
Hello Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI have my PP and i have to add my wife name on it. We have marriage certificate also. My question is I am staying in Hyderabad and MY PP has permanent address as Karnataka. Can i go ahead and apply for addition from HYD.
Please assist..]
Thank you
Chetan
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteMy wife is trying to endorse my name in her passport from India. I got married in Nagpur India and I am presently working in Australia. Her application was not accepted by PSK saying that the marriage certificate is not valid. My marriage certificate Is from Nagpur Municipal corporation, India. I don't understand why this is not acceptable as Municipal corporation have the authority to register marriages under Maharashtra Marriage Act 1998. Moreover they asked for Annexure 'D" which is a Joint Affidavit.
My question is if I am in Australia how can we provide a joint Affidavit, also annexure D is for change of surname following marriage, in my case I don't want her surname to be changed just I need that my name is added in her passport. As the case officer has already been assigned for her visa and change of surname would delay / create heaps of confusion.
Please advise.
I am not sure what is the problem with marriage certificate as they should accept it.
DeleteContact your nearest Indian embassy as they might help you out with the joint affidavit.
Regarding Annex D, she can fill the same surname before and after marriage saying she wish to keep the same name.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI would like to add my husband's name in my passport and get new passport for my child too. However my husband is currently in US and we dont have marriage certificate too.
(He has included my name in his passport).
We understand my hubby needs to send Child Affidavit form from Indian Embassy for our child's passport.
Can I also use the same Child affidavit form to include my husband's name, with Annex D having my signature alone ( since this itself is a proof that he is not there in India) Or is there any other document that he needs to send from Indian Embassy . Please advise.
Thanks
Hello, I need to apply for pcc to go to ireland, I took my passport in coimbatore.for the pcc they said I need to include my husband s name in my passport, now they are asking for course completion certificate, , have a doubt why should I give a course completion certificate is marraige registration certificate not enough, I have just now written my final semester, so I will get all certificates only by june , so please help me what is the other option available
ReplyDeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteCan you help me on the below queries
1) My PP is going to expire in next 8 month, currently I'm in Dubai and having a labor card. Can I apply from UAE for re-issue, if yes what is the procedure.
2) I also need to add my wife name on it. But i don't have marriage certificate. My wife is living in India & she already have my name in her PP. In this case what document I need to provide.
3) My current PP was issued from Bhopal, it is mandatory to apply the re-issue of PP from the same place, or from any other place like Mumbai I can apply (without changing the permanent address, which is belong to Indore).
You reply will be highly appreciate
Regards,
Arif
yes, you can apply from UAE and keep Bhopal address in it. Follow the link below for more details
Deletehttp://indembassyuae.org/Consul_ordPassport.html
Hello Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI need help on getting my child's passport and related documents. Actually there is mismatch for my father's name (Sudhakarrao Vs Sudhakar) in my passport and my wife passport ( in spouse section) respectively. My PAN Card, Electricity bill have my father;s name as "Sudhakar" and I do not have any address proof with my father's name as "Sudhakarao". I have still time to add my full name for my child's birth certificate. Can you suggest me what should I give as my father's name in birth certificate so that it will not create problem in getting child's passport?
Your fathers's name should not be a problem in your child's passport. I suppose your father's name in included in your given name of the passport. Give your complete name, as shown in your passport, for your childs birth certificate.
DeleteHello Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI am in US with dependent visa and i have lost my passport in US which does not include my husband's name and now i am applying for new passport but i don't want to include my husband's name because we r under separation. So Whether it is possible to get passport with my father name itself. please advise me what to do.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteMy father and mother recently got their passport. The issue is this -
1) In my Father's passport, all his details are correct but spelling mistake of my mother's last name (Under Name of the Spouse)
2) Similarly, in my mother's passport, all her details are correct but spelling of my father's last name (Under Name of the Spouse)
In both these cases, there is just a difference of a letter (V instead of W and vice versa)
Can you please suggest how can we get it amended? Also, is it recommended to get this changed? They are planning to visit abroad on tourist visa sometime after 2 months.
I assume that they've done this mistake in this application form itself.
Kindly suggest please.
As long as the main passport holder details are correct there is no problem. Therefore I suggest to keep the passport as it is. I don't think this will create a problem because all the tourist visa application are treated independent.
DeleteIf still they want to do the correction then you need to pay the full fee as the mistake was done in the form but I think they need to explain why did they do the mistake.
hai vikas
ReplyDeletei need to add my spouse name as my surname and want to change my address to spouse address. now which the PP am having as no surname. am staying in Saudi Arabia and my husband in India. am planning to came India for 20 days. i have all documents which i need. if i apply through Tatkaal service can i get my new PP with in this short time ???
Hi vikas ,
ReplyDeleteI got married in january and just one month before i renew my passport at that time i didnt add my wife name who is USA citizen she put my immigration i130 file in february but some one told me that you have to add your wife name in passport coz when i will go for visa or PCC they will ask me and if i dont have they would reject so want to know is it true ? do i have to add my wife name in passport and reissue new passport or not ? plz reply me
Thanks
Hi vikas,
ReplyDeleteI got married in January 2013. However my husband name is not yet updated in my passport. My husband is working in UAE and he wants to apply visa for me in the month of October 2014. so is it mandatory to have my husband name in my passport while applying for visa or while moving from India?? or else i can move with same passport and can later change the details..pls help. Thanks In Advance.
Hi Vikas
ReplyDeleteI am getting my name added in my wife's passport. I want to make passport for my 4.5 year child. Is it necessary to have mother's name added in father's passport as well or can my wife's passport with my nae be sufficient ?
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI am an NRI working in Singapore. I want to apply passport for my new born (3 weeks old).Both Spouse and child is in India.(Kottayam,Kerala).Understands that spouse name should be added in either of the parent's passport in order for infant's passport application.I would like to know is it possible to apply both at the same time?.
I will be on a short visit to India from 17 May to 21 May. Within this short period will I be able to apply both.(Spouse name and infant PP application) What are the documents needed and what are the steps for apllication.I mI am planning to go PSK, Kottayam.
We need the Child's PP asap for an Autralian Visa process.Thanks in Advance
Hi vikas ,
ReplyDeleteI got married in january and just one month before i renew my passport at that time i didnt add my wife name who is USA citizen she put my immigration i130 file in february but some one told me that you have to add your wife name in passport coz when i will go for visa or PCC they will ask me and if i dont have they would reject so want to know is it true ? do i have to add my wife name in passport and reissue new passport or not ? plz reply me
Thanks
Hi Vikas ,
ReplyDeleteI've applied for adding spouse name in my passport using Normal Scheme . Can you please let me know how long will it take for me to receive my passport.
Thanks,
Karthik.
Hi Vikas ,
ReplyDeleteI am living in India(jalandhar) and my husband is pollish citizen.I want to know that how can i endorse my husband's name on my passport.And how long this procedure take.And where i have to apply for endorsement.And what kind of documents i required ? plz reply me
Thanks,
Manpreet
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteMona here......I have valid H4 visa but my husband's name is not endorsed in my passport but as usual added in my visa. I need to apply passport for my kid who is one month old. Is it necessary to endorse my husband name?
Hi Vikas, I have a question. My husband's passport is due for renewal next year. I want to get my name endorsed in it. We dont have a marriage certificate and i am still using my maiden name and intend to do so in the future as well. What can be done?
ReplyDeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post.
I am planning add my spouse name in my passport , change address to spouse home address , change passport validity
Is the below documents enough for it?
1) My current passport- original
2) Marriage certificate - copy
3) Ration card / Joint account bank pass book - copy
4) Spouse passport - copy
5) Driving license - copy
Doubt's:
* Ration card is in different language not in English is that fine ?
* Do we have to take originals of above mentioned documents?
* How many days does it take to get my passport in hand after all these changes?
* My current passport address is Salem address so I have to submit my changes online and then along with the documents I have to go to Coimbatore to submit the documents. Is this procedure correct?
* Can I give different address to post my passport after all changes .As for few days I won't b available at the address mentioned in passport. Or can I get it in hand.
Please clarify.Thanks in advance .
When your passport is due to expire?
DeleteAre the address in your Joint bank pass book, Spouse passport and your driving license same?
I have my PP and i have to add my wife name on it. We have marriage certificate also. My question is I am staying in kuwait i will be there in august whats the procedure plz help me
ReplyDeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI got married in 2013 n my husband is staying in Japan, even i have a visa for Japan till 2015, but because of my pregnancy i came back India, now i have 2 month old baby. I need to make my baby's passport, but i know i need to endorsed my husband name to my passport first.
I have some points to know from you:-
1. After my marriage till i have not changed my surname n my address. Is it needed to change both to reissue my passport due to add spouse's name?
2. To apply for my baby's passport, if only i endorse spouse's name in my passport and apply for baby's passport, as my husband is not in India at present, is it possible?
3. What else I should need for making my baby's passport?
Please reply me soon. Thanks in advance.
1. You can keep the same name but you will have to change the address to your current residence address.
ReplyDelete2. Your husband need to send a sworn affidavit attested by the Indian Mission along with affidavit from parent residing in India as well (as per Annexure 'H').
3. Documents required
Proof Of Present Address (bills, passport copy, aadhar etc)
Proof Of Date Of Birth (birth certificate)
A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per: Annexure 'H'
Attested photocopy of Passport of both parents
A sworn affidavit by the parent(s) resident abroad attested by the Indian Mission along with affidavit from parent residing in India as well (as per Annexure 'H')
Thank you Vikas, but I need to know something else, as you said i have to change the address to my current residence address. So, if i still have the same residence address as before then what should i do for that, like if i am staying with my parents as like before.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing is if my husband also have the same residence address as he had before, then can we both keep our permanent address same which we have given in passport before?
Please inform me. Thank you in advance.
The normal assumption in India is that the husband and wife live together at the same address.
DeleteYou can talk to the passport officer and explain your situation that your husband is abroad (visa and affidavit as a proof) as you were also abroad and came here to deliver the baby and plan to go back there.
Hi Vikas. Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteI have to apply for Passport for my Baby that requires endorsement of my name into my wife's PP. At this point of time I am staying in blore from last 1 year. All documents are from my native place.
I have gas connection on my name at the address proof at current location but will this address proof will be considered for my wife too when she is applying for new passport?
List of accepted documents as address proof:
DeleteWater Bill
Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
Electricity bill
One year statement (with transactions)/ Passbook of running bank account (Public Sector Banks only)
Income Tax Assessment Order
Election Commission Photo ID card
Proof of Gas Connection
Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouses passport)
Applicant's current and valid ration card
Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
Aadhaar Card
Hi vikas,
DeleteI work in a private school. I stay out of town. Would it be a valid proofs if i get the details on the school letter head along with the pan card for the passport or would I need any other document?
No, that will not work as an address proof
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI have a situation and need your help in understanding if its possible to even apply for a passport.
I got married in 2012 and we had a kid in 2013, Me and my wife (from past 3 months) are not staying together and my wife has taken the kid along with her (I am only allowed to see my kid during weekends when she doesn’t go to the office).
Now I have planned to go to USA for higher education and want to take my kid along with me (and my wife too if she comes, but I don’t think she would)
Is it possible to even apply for a passport for my kid?
You can apply for your kids passport as long as your wife agrees.
DeleteHi Vikas. Even I want to add my wife's name in my PP but Permanent address mentioned in my PP is in M.P., I am currently working in Karnataka. Since I am not owning the apartment here i want to keep the permanent address same, can this be done by online application and further contacting PO here in karnataka or I have to get it done only in M.P.
ReplyDeleteAlso my wife's PP is from Rajasthan, and we need to change her permanent address to M.P. as well as add my name as spouse. can this be done from karnataka ? My wife's name is added in our family ration card at M.P. , would that be sufficient as an address proof for her.
Kindly suggest.
You can fill online application from anywhere in India but apply from the MP office closest to you to avoid lot of hassle. Book an online appointment and go there to submit the document.
DeleteSame for your wife but keep in mind that police verification.
Hi Vikas, My wife got her passport reissued with the spouse name endorsed. But after receiving passport the surname of her Father, Mother and Spouse was spelt wrong, it is written 'L' instead of 'N', so checked the form and found that the mistake was done in the online form only. We need to apply for our baby's passport urgently. Is this change is minor change and can it be done without applying for reissue. Can we apply for our baby's passport in parallel to this... Thanks in advance for your early help.
ReplyDeleteHi Vikas
ReplyDeleteI have few queries regarding infant passport and endorsed husband name on wife's passport.
1. As you mention to endorsed spouse name on passport, present address proof is required but in case where wife start living in
husband house after marriage and there is no document in which her name is mention with present address then in that case
what option we have ?
2. And if on my wife passport , spouse name is endrosed then , can infant passport can be issued on
basis of only mother passport because on my passport spouse name is not there.
Thanks
Vivek Chauhan
Hai vicky ....i m the student in Canadá .i want to add my Spouse name and i need to get it renewed bcoz my passport will be expiring on 2016 when i apply for my work permit at least it should Have 3years of validity period .i can add Spouse name from Canadá bls but they cant renew passport before the expiry period .but is it possible for me to do from IndiA.
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Vikas
ReplyDeleteI want some Information on applying new PP of my wife. We got married on 3rd of Feb 2014.
1) I want to know what are the procedures and what are the documents needed to apply the passport.
2) Do I need to add my wife’s name in my passport, if needed what is the proper documents should I produce.
3) And one more problem is my wife's names as on all Certificates and ID is writen as Roopa L. does this create a problem.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteThis is somewhat urgent as I need to put my passport papers in for renewal in the next 2 days.
My husband is a divorcee and his passport still has his ex-wife's name under the spouse's name. I want to add his names in my passport which is getting renewed. As proof I will be attaching our marriage certificate but his passport's first and last page copy is also needed which has his ex-wife's name.
My question is:
1. Should I go ahead and send my docs to add his name will this create problems in my passport renewal?
2. Do I need to add a copy of his divorce decree for clarification?
Spouse name must be declared at the time of application.
DeletePlease send:
Marriage certificates
Divorce decree
You can also add (but not mandatory) a letter explaining why your husband has different spouse name.
Thanks a ton
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteManoja Kumar Nayak Here From Oman.
I want to add my wife name with change suname to my PP. She is in India(Odisha). Can i will able to add her name From Oman with changed name From Sarita Rani Bal to Sarita Nayak as she has got a voter id as Sarita Nayak with my name on spouse column.If yes than what documents I have to furnish. We don,t have marriage certificate. and at present I can,t go to India. Kindly help me regarding this issue.
Hello Vikas !
ReplyDeleteHow important it is to make these changes to PP ? Is it okay to put application (Canada) towards sponsoring a spouse without these changes ?
Please suggest on it.Your help would be really appreciated .
Looking forward to hear from you.
Thank you so much in advance.
Best Regards,
Basant Singh
Hi vikas ,
ReplyDeleteI'm getting married to my fiance ( registered marriage) . he is under f1 visa and he ll be leaving soon after the marriage. I ll be going to USA after a month either Dependant visa or b1/b2. Is it mandatory for us to include spouse s name in the passports or can we get it done when our passports need to be renewed which is like four years away. Also will I have a problem is procuring Dependant f2 visa for not including spouse s name in the passport?? Please do reply. Thanks in advance.
Hi vikas,
ReplyDeleteI apply the dependent pass for my wife from Malaysia..i ve try to add spouse name in her passport..she is in india now??
USually how long to take re issue the passport??and what are doucments required ??
it can be applied from nearest passport office??
Hi,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Deepak and I was born in 1992. I am looking to apply new Passport for me with my full name "Deepak Munjal" but I have only first name mentioned in the Birth Certificate(DOB Proof) and only first name mentioned in the Aadhaar Card( Address Proof).
However, I have FULL name mentioned in my 10th Marksheet (NECR Proof).
Can you please let me know if I need the Affidavit for name change with advertisement in the news papers. Please let me know if we can have any other issue at the time of interview at PSK or in case any other document required.
Please let me know asap. Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Deepak
Try to update your aadhar and Birth certificate mentioning that surname is missing. Otherwise you will have to go through all the hassle of name change.
DeleteYou can also make your passport without surname
Hi,
ReplyDeleteOne doubt about adding spouse name to passport – is that mandatory to add spouse name in both (husband& wife) passports? Or either any one of the passport is enough? I am decided to add my name to my wife’s’ passport as spouse name. So it will create an issue any time in future? Please reply me as soon as possible. Thank you!
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI am applying for my wife passprot with marriage certificate as proof. Marriage certificate is having our original surnames without any change as per education proofs. Is it necessary to change her surname with mine,.. as all her other proof's are having her own family surname.
Yes, she can keep the same surname.
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteMy Question is I am Married and is applying for a fresh passport and need to add spouse name. Do I need to provide a marriage certificate. My issue is on my marriage certificate, the DOB is wrong and rest of the documents are having correct DOB.
So what are the formalities to correct the issue.
Is it like absolutely necessary to add the name? I mean i have to fly next month and apply for visa and all and i dont have time to get an updtaed passport right now. so can i do it aftr this trip???
ReplyDeleteThanks
Shruti
Hi Vikas, I am in USA and My wife in India. How to get Annexure D in this case. Please guide. reply will be appreciated
ReplyDeleteHi Vikas
ReplyDeleteI am Kavya, I have a valid H1b vsia on my passport and scheduled to travel by march 2015 but i want to change my address and renew my passport, if my new passport get delayed can i travel with my existing passport, please reply
Thanks
Kavya
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Hi vikas,
ReplyDeleteAm currently residing at Dubai.
I like to take my wife here.i have the marriage certificate issued by Qazi and am going to attest it.
Is this enough to apply for her passport? Plz help me.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeletewhile applying for minor passport, is it required that both parent shall have spouse name added in passport or any one can work.
In my case, my wife passport has my name in it, but i haven't added her name in my passport.
Thanks.
Hello Vikas,
ReplyDeleteMy existing Indian Passport is expiring soon and I am applying for a re-issue passport. Both me and wife have PR status in Canada. Is it mandatory that I must include my wife's name in my new re-issued passport? In the online application form there is a question that asks whether I am "Married" and If so, provide "Spouse's name". Doing so will be equivalent of asking them to include her name in my passport? I called the BLS call center and the guy told me to simply put my marital status as "Single" if I don't want to include my wife's name in my new passport. I personally don't feel comfortable to provide any false information. Please advise what is the normal procedure for the above.
What is stopping you to include your wife name in your passport?
DeleteHiding information is illegal. You please include her name in your passport, you will need to provide a marriage certificate for that.
Hi !
ReplyDeletei am living seperate from my wife from past 5 years.
case is registered with court 3 years back & i have all the documents.
my passport is near to expiry & i want to remove her name in renewal.
please suggest !!
Hi Vikas, I have applied for renewal of my passport as it is going to expire in 4 months from now. I need to get my new address on renewed passport, for which I would be using my Aadhaar card which is issued around 1.5 years ago and also get my wife's name added in the passport but I do not have Marriage Certificate. My wife hasn't changed the name after marriage, please let me know if Marriage Certificate is must for me or can I use Annexure-D (however I understand, Annexure-D is for change of spouse name), please suggest.
ReplyDeleteWhite uploading application for renewal of my passport I have mentioned my wife's name in the form however in my current passport my status is mentioned as Single and now it has to become Married. I don't have Marriage Certificate currently, please let me know if endorsing wife's name in renewed passport for married male is mandatory? If yes, in lieu of Marriage Certificate can I use affidavit by a notary?
ReplyDeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI am expecting a baby in a week. My wife and I have valid passports. But in neither of the passports the suppose name is endorsed.
1. To get a passport for my kid, is it mandatory that we both apply for 're-issue' of passports to get new passports with spouse names endorsed?
2. I am currently in US and my wife is in India. Should I be personally be available in India while applying passport for my kid?
3. Should we apply for the reissue of our passport to add spouse names before applying for baby's passport?
4. can we apply for reissue as well as baby s passport at the same time if i visit India?
Understanding our situation, what would you suggest to be the best way to get passport for my to be born kid.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI am expecting a baby in a week. My wife and I have valid passports. But in neither of the passports the suppose name is endorsed.
1. To get a passport for my kid, is it mandatory that we both apply for 're-issue' of passports to get new passports with spouse names endorsed?
2. I am currently in US and my wife is in India. Should I be personally be available in India while applying passport for my kid?
3. Should we apply for the reissue of our passport to add spouse names before applying for baby's passport?
4. can we apply for reissue as well as baby s passport at the same time if i visit india?
understanding our situation, what would you suggest to be the best way to get passport for my to be born kid.
Same case with me also.
DeleteHI Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI applied for my passport which was due to renewal (still old passport have 7 months validity ).
I was married 2 years back and I changed my wife's first name too. Now she have her new name changed in Gazatte copy, PAN, Driving license, name included in Ration card. Also we had our marriage registerd 2 years back. After that we got her name changed in her passport last year with new first name and my surname.
Today (9th Jan 2015) , I had my passport appointment for renewal and I had my address change and inclusion of my wife's name in my passport.
For address proof my wife's passport was considered as my name was included as her spouse name . In addition I provided marraige ceritifcate , gazette copy, PAN , DL.
But now on the last scrutinity (B) the person rejected the passport process saying that inclusion was not possible as my wife's name on Marraige cerificate is different and now the name is changed. But I showed her old and new passport , but they have put my passport on hold saying that I need to bring her Annexure E and 2 news paper clipping of Name change.
But I checked that Annexure E is something different for a "Male and his family changing his name ".
He resheduled my appointment to 6th Feb stating to bring Axxenrure E and 2 newspaper clippings . What to do now, even if I get the Annexture D and 2 newspaper clipping he might insist for Annexure E (which I think is something differnent ).
Please suggest.
She must have submitted Annexure E while applying for her passport. You could have immediately met the immediate officer.
DeleteAnnex E is just a specimen, you can modify according to your case. As far as I understand, your wife need to sign it. But I dont think it is required. so I suggest you the following solutions.
Sollution1: Register a complaint http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/ccgm/callCenterOnlineGrievance
Solution2: Go for modified Annex E (name change just for your wife) and submit along with other requirements. Also take the print out of original printout of Annex E to explain that you are not changing the name, only your wife has changed and that has been approved by the passport office.
Solution3: Try to get a new marriage certificate with her new name.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Rajesh Kumar Rathor, My wife's maiden name is Swati Lodha..now she wants to have her name as Swati Rajesh Rathor after marriage. Recently I made my and my wife's passport. In her passport- Her name came correctly Swati Rajesh Rathor. But Spouse name is printed as "Rajesh Rathor". All her docuemenst have her name as "Swati Rajesh Rathor". I asked my counsultant to have the spouse name as "Rajesh Kumar Rathor" instead of "Rajesh Rathor" but he told that it cannot come as "Rajesh Kumar Rathor", and if I want it to come as "Rajesh Kumar Rathor" then my wife's name will change to "Swati Rajesh Kumar Rathor". Now my wife does not want to adopt my middle name and only want to keep my first and last name. Is it possible to have correct this ?
Regards,
Rajesh
Name change is always possible but I don't think you need to do it.
DeleteI am gonna apply for H1B for and H4 for my wife. Will this create any issue? Separately Can i correct spouse name from Rajesh Rathor to Rajesh Kumar Rathor in my wife's passport without changing her name "Swati Rajesh Rathor"? I have all the documents where her name is Swati Rajesh Rathor and my name is Rajesh Kumar Ratho9. I am asking you a lot but i have a another questions.on my kid ( <4 year old )passport. As I read they require both parents passport and spouse name included into it. So in my case spouse name in my wife's passport is not same as my passport. So how woulrd i go for this.
DeleteYou can always go for name change, but please keep in mind that it is a hectic process.
DeleteYou are worrying for no reason, just apply for the passport for your kid and don't discuss/mention these things with any officer.
In common practice, Rajesh Kumar Rathor or Rajesh Rathor are same. so there should not be any problem.
Hello guys,
ReplyDeletei need to get police clearance certificate from passport seva kendra. But, when i went there they asked me to add my spouce's name in the passport. Now, i wanted to know if this is a must requirement or not to get PCC. Coz, i need this pcc for US immigration purpose.
Can somebody please let me know if i need to add my spouce's name or i can get pcc without adding my spouce's name?
Thanks in advance
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteAbhinav here. I need your guidance in making passport of my mother.
She does not have Birth certificate showing the date of birth but she has certificates of diploma courses from university which makes her literate but no date of birth proof
secondly, the name before my mother's marriage was different and now my father is no more so how to give affidavit to that effect.
She has diploma course certificates,voter id,pan card,electricity bill and aadhar card as documentary evidence.
Please guide?
What is her age?
ReplyDeleteMy passport (Indian) is expiring in June 2015 and I have submitted online request with Rs 1500 paid, for renewal.
ReplyDeleteIn renewal passport I want to get my spouse name included but I do not have MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, can I use Annexure-D in lieu of marriage certificate however my wife hasn't changed her name post marriage.
Or, can I request PSK officer not to mention my wife's in case they insist on marriage certificate only. Please advise.
Please advise,
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteIs it necessary to update your passport once you are married? I have not changed my surname. Will be travelling abroad without my husband.
So, is there any procedure to be followed?
Not necessary unless it is required for your purpose.
DeleteHi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteI have applied for Spouse name inclusion. My old passport has validity for 3 more years and does not contain any Visa. Please can I know if my Old passport will be retained or I would hold two valid passports post issue?
Hi Vicky,
ReplyDeleteI have registered in Passportindia.gov.in.
Am I allowed to add two applications, one for me and another for my spouse using the same user id.
Magulan Duraipandian,
ReplyDeleteOld passport will get cancelled and return back to you on same day.
New passport with new number will be issued with endorsed spouse name & old passport number.
Magulan Duraipandian,
Yes, you can apply but all members should be apply for same PSK seva kendra.
As while registering yourself on passport.gov.in web site u have chosen you seva kendra.
Guys i hope this info helped you.
I am an NRI, what is the procedure for deletion spouse name from passport? is it mandatory for me to get attestation for divorce copy from Ministry of External Affairs?
ReplyDeletePlease advice the procedure,
thanks
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThe pp agent who got my husband's passport done has mentioned my name in the spouse section with a diffrent surname. Now that i want to renew my passport i want to retain my father's name in my surname.os that a problem or do i have to have exact same name as what my husband has mentioned in the passport.
for ease, it would be better you adopt the same name which has been mentioned in your husbands passport.
DeleteFemales are allowed to change their surname (family name) after the marriage.
SIR WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO Addition of Spouse name , IN OUR PASPORTS, AND THE PROCEDURE TO APPLYING FOR A NEW PASPORT FOR OUR NEW BORN BABY. WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS NEEDED
ReplyDeleteGo to the web site and apply for re-issue passport for spouse name endorsement followed by marriage.( Produce marriage certificate)
DeleteOnce it is done and you got new passport then afterward you can apply for baby passport as for baby passport it is mandatory to have one parent passport with spouse name endorsed.
My passport (Indian) is expiring in June 2015 and I have submitted online request with Rs 1500 paid, for renewal.
ReplyDeleteIn renewal passport I want to get my spouse name included but I do not have MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, can I use Annexure-D in lieu of marriage certificate however my wife hasn't changed her name post marriage.
Or, can I request PSK officer not to mention my wife's in case they insist on marriage certificate only. Please advise.
It is always better to endorsed wife name in passport. ( for future like for baby passport application is mandtory)
DeleteFirst get marriage certificate or Annexure-D and change your wife's passport with your name same time using mariage certificate you can endorsed your name in her passport.
To get marriage certificate, it would take much time, can I get my wife's name in my renewal passport using only Annexure-D (but my wife's name post marriage is NOT changed)..
Deletehi, vikasji, please help me on this.
DeleteAs per the passport required documents, the following is required.
DeleteAn attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriage
OR
A joint affidavit from husband and wife along with a joint photograph, (Specimen at Annexure 'D') When joint affidavit is not possible the affidavit should indicate the reason for it.The change in the first name amounts to a substantial name change and the regular procedure for name change should apply.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, great forum & kudos to your efforts in replying to everyone!
My question is: I got divorced a few years back, and am getting re-married in 6months.
1. I want to remove the name of my ex-wife, and possibly get the new name added at the same time - is this possible to both at the same time?
2. Can I apply for a Schengen visa with my wife - by producing the marriage card & divorce decree deed from the court - without the change of name?
Thanks for your help!
1. Yes both can be done at the same time, you will get a new passport.
Delete2. Check with the country you are apply to, some schengen countries dont accept application without spouse name endorsed in the passport, some countries do.
HI Vikas,
ReplyDeleteVidya here. I have a situation like this.
My Educational certificates, Aadhar card etc all kind of documents are having my lastname as my surname (mothers maiden name). But my husbands passport has spouse name as my name but with last name as my husbands surname. We do have marriage certificate stating both mother maidens name ans my husbands surnames, I heard that both names should be equal. if so, I have couple of questions
1. Do i need to change my passport to have my name with last name as my husbands surname, though all other docs has last name as my surname (mothers maiden name) or do we need to change my husbands passport to have spouse name having last name as my surname (mother maidens name)?
2. For applying my son's passport who is minor, is this an issue or can we get a passport if we provide marriage certificate?
Vidya,
DeleteToo much about surname.
Anyways first of all, after marriage you should change your name as per your husband's surname.
1. Better to change your passport and have name as per husband's surname and endorsed husband name as per his passport.
2. Before going for your passport you can apply for your minor passport with the help of your husband passport.
Doc required for that:
1. Birthday certificate.
2. Either any one parent should have valid passport with spouse name endorsed. ( As you said you have this i.e your husband passport with endorsed your name as per husband’s surname.)- compulsory
3. Proof Of Present Address
4. A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per: Annexure 'H'
You can apply for your passport and same time for your minor using above two documents, so no need of two trips.
My suggestion you should have your all documents with husband's surname in future point of view.
Please visit document advisor from passport website. You will get all the information.
whatever required document they said, only those doc required.
Hi Vikas,
ReplyDeleteWe are planning for our kids passport, then we realized we have not endorsed our names in the passport.
We both are planning to endorse each other's name in the passport. My question is do we have to produce separate joint affidavit(annexure d) for each application (mine and my husband).
Thanks for your help.
there is no harm to make two affidavits (annex d) for each application, I am sure you will not loose time in doing do.
DeleteHi Vicky,
ReplyDeleteI have my passport already endorsed with my spouse name. Should i also do the same for my spouse passport as well? To get passport for a new born baby, is it mandatory that me and my spouse both passport should have spouse column updated respectively ?
Anonymous,
DeleteNo need.
Any one parent should hold valid passport with spouse name endorsed to get baby passport, thats it.
Hi vikas...I should endorse my spouse name in my passport...can I keep my previous address (pippara) as I am living in Vizag at present...will there be police verification at pippara so that it needs my presence over there..will be waiting for reply
ReplyDeleteHi Vicky,
ReplyDeleteI'm married but I don't my wife's passport and marriage certificate here in US.
I'll be renewing my passport through BLS - New York.
Is there a way I can SKIP adding my spouse name to my passport ?
However the marital status still needs to be 'Married'
Gokul
No way if you want marital status to be maried
DeleteI have applied for fresh passport through a Chennai PSK. What annexure document I have to enclose since my wife is a Government Servant. In the instruction booklet I am not able to find it. Please help.
ReplyDeleteFamily members of govt employees can submit annex b and annex I
Deletehttp://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/pdf/AnnexureI.pdf
http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/pdf/AnnexureB.pdf
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI need some advice. I have a US visa which I got in march last year (10 years multiple entry tourist visa). I got married in april 2014. My husband is a US citizen, but he has all the IDs like aadhar, PAN card etc in India. I haven't legally changed my surname. I have moved to my husband's house, but don't have any proof of residence there (have just got the address changed in my bank accounts). We have marriage certificate issued in Delhi, which we got in June 2014.
Now, my husband has applied for my US immigration and our case has got approved, with my existing passport number in the form. The US immigration services now require a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from the passport office of new delhi. I have seen and can surely carry out the steps required for PCC online.
But my query is this:
1) Before I apply for PCC, will I have first have to get my husband's name added to my passport?
2) If I do that, my passport number will change? This would affect our application in US right? And what happens to my existing US visa?
3) If I do the PCC request without adding husband's name to passport, will it cause trouble? As proof, I can furnish marriage certifcate, bank account statements, and possibly an e-aadhar card or drivers license.
Please advise as time is of the essence.
Regards,
A
As per mu experience for PCC. you no need to produce any document if you say you are living on same address as per passport, they will issue PCC on same day.
DeletePCC is not bother about spouse name anything, just bother about address change if any .
Apply and get it done. You will get PCC on same day. Trouble finish.
You just apply for PCC with your existing passport and current address proof such as bank account statement (one year), e-aadhar etc.
Deletethank you so much for your help :)
DeleteDear Arvind and Vicky,
DeleteThanks for your advice..it worked! I managed to get my aadhar address updated just in time. I also got my existing SBI passbook address changed (bank only added new address and stamped it on existing passbook).
At the PSK, they took e-aadhar print along with marriage certificate and passbook of SBI with 1 year transactions as proof. They do not consider a private bank such as HDFC as proof, even though the list of documents says 'one year statement from scheduled commercial bank'.
It took total of 3 hours in Delhi, moving from one counter to the next, but they immediately issued 2 copies of PCC, alongwith a stamp on my passport.
Thank you for relieving my stress!
Regards,
A
hi
ReplyDeletei am from italy how can i add my wife name in my pp.
Hi Vicky,
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I have our names in both passport, but we don't have marriage certificate. Is marriage certificate is mandatory for family visa application in UAE. If I apply for marriage certificate it will take too much time . Can you please guide us any other alternative like affidavit notorisation etc. instead of marriage certificate . I am UAE visa holder and want to invite my family to UAE.
Hi Vikas ,
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I married in 2012. She s from bangalore and i m from trichy. We r both currently in kerela. We hold a joint account in indian bank in trichy. Can we use this as address proof to apply in trichy office itself. Both of us r medical postgraduates and our leaves r exhausted because of having utilised t for marriage. can my parents apply for endorsing name with all relevant documents without our presence?
Yes, you can use joint bank account as an address proof (name should appear on the statement)
DeleteYour parents can not apply.
Hi Vikas ,
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I married in 2012. She s from bangalore and i m from trichy. We r both currently in kerela. We hold a joint account in indian bank in trichy. Can we use this as address proof to apply in trichy office itself. Both of us r medical postgraduates and our leaves r exhausted because of having utilised t for marriage. can my parents apply for endorsing name with all relevant documents without our presence?
hi vikas
ReplyDeletei have retained my maiden name "aruna ramesh nair" in my passport application - which i have applied for renewal - as i may need to pursue higher studies later on abroad. all my documents have my complete maiden name. my husband has also applied for renewal of passport for his higher studies abroad. my question is: in my husband's passport - spouse name column, is it necessary to mention my entire maiden name with a mrs. as in "mrs aruna ramesh nair" or would "mrs. aruna" suffice. my marriage certificate has my maiden name too. n i dont want to change my name as of now.
plzz help n guide us
Please keep your entire name (as appears in your passport) as a spouse name in your husband's passport
DeleteThanks for your reply vikas.
DeleteI'll continue with my full maiden name in passport. In future when I change my name, is there any provision by which my name can be updated in my husband's passport. As in through renewing our passports probably after 5-8 years..? And what annexures have to affixated along with that.?
Dear Sir - I got divorced in USA and have returned back to India. I have the divorce decree from the USA. I got re-married in India after I got divorced. I am staying in India since then. I want to change the name of my spouse in the Indian passport as it is due for renewal. Please let me know what needs to be done now Sir....Thanks
ReplyDeletecan not comment,
Deletehowever, read this www.state.gov/m/a/auth/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention
Any international document is valid in India as per apostille treaty.
Hi, I and my wife applied for passport. I applied for passport an given my wife name with my surname and received passport. My wife applied and got paasport with her paternal name.
ReplyDeleteNow, in my passport wife name is with my surname. and my wifes passport is having her paternal name.
Will it create a problem for dependable visa.
It is always better to change wife's name after marriage and get passport with husband's surname.Also endorsed your name in her passport.
DeleteSo my advise is to have wife passport with your surname is always better for future prospective.
Hi, I got married on March 2014. Me and my husband are living at my parents' house. I have my passport updated with my parents' house address and my husband's name as Spouse name. Now, I need to change my husband's address to my parents' house address. What are the documents needed to do this? Kindly advice.
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