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Please see the details below in-order to make changes of name in passportA. MINOR CHANGE IN NAMENormal ApplicationDoc 1) Proof of Present Address. For Proof of Address attach one of the following documents in new namea. Water Bill b. Telephone (landline or postpaid mobile bill) c. Electricity bill d. Income Tax Assessment Order e. Election Commission Photo ID card f. Gas connection bill g. Certificate from Employer of reputed and widely known companies on letter head (Only public limited companies can give address proof on company letter head along with seal. Computerised print-outs shall not be entertained) h. Spouse’s passport copy (First and last page including family details), (provided the applicant’s present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse’s passport) i. Parent’s passport copy, in case of minors (First and last page) j. Aadhaar Letter/ Card (Aadhaar letter/card or the e-Aadhaar (an electronically generated letter from the website of UIDAI), as the case may be, will be accepted as Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Photo-Identity (POI) for availing passport related services. Acceptance of Aadhaar as PoA and PoI would be subject to successful validation with Aadhaar database.) k. Registered Rent Agreement l. Photo passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)Note: i) Applicants are required to submit the proof of address of the present address only, irrespective of the date from which he/she has been residing at the given address. However, he/she is required to mention all the place of stay during previous one year in the Passport application form. ii) Any of the remaining documents containing address out of sixteen documents listed under Tatkaal application, could also be accepted as proof of residence if such documents have the same present residential address as given by the applicant in the Passport Application Form. iii) Furnishing of Aadhaar card will expedite processing of passport applicationsDoc 2) Proof of Date of Birth. For Proof of Date of Birth attach one of the following documents in old nameFor applicants born on or after 26.01.89, only Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Births & Deaths is acceptable. The Birth Certificate should ordinarily contain the name of child, name of father and mother, date of birth, place of birth, sex, registration number and date of registration. If the Birth Certificate doesn’t contain the name of child, a declaration on plain paper signed by parents, is required to be submitted specifying the name of the child. a. Birth certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Births & Deaths b. School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution c. Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date/place of birth as per the specimen in Annexure "A" by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants (Less than 5th class).Doc 3) If the applicant is eligible for Non ECR - Documents in old name are allowedDocumentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories,An applicant will be eligible for non-ECR status if the applicant falls in any one of the following categories and provides documentary proof thereof:a) All holders of Diplomatic/Official passports b) All Gazetted Government servants, their spouses and dependent children c) All persons having educational qualification of matriculation (pass) and above d) All persons above the age of 50 years e) All children up to the age of 18 years wishing to obtain short validity passport. (For re-issue of passport, after they attain the age of 18 years, documents to prove their non-ECR category have to be submitted, else ECR stamping will be done) f) All children between 15 and 18 years of age wishing to obtain full validity passport of 10 years have to submit documents to prove their non-ECR category, else ECR stamping will be done. g) Income-Tax payers (including Agricultural Income-Tax payees) in their individual capacity, their spouses and dependent children. Following documents have to be submitted: o Proof of assessment of income tax and actual payment of income tax for last one year; or o Income Tax return statement (with income tax being paid by the applicant) for last one year that is stamped by income tax authorities and a copy of the PAN card. Applicants submitting NIL income tax return statements are not eligible. h) Persons possessing two years diploma from any institute recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT), or persons holding three years diploma/equivalent degree from institutions, such as Polytechnics recognized by the Central/State Governments of India i) Nurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 j) All professional degree holders, their spouses and dependent children. Examples of professional degree holders are Doctors holding MBBS degree or equivalent degree in Ayurved or Homeopathy, accredited Journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Lecturers, Teachers, Scientists, Advocates, etc. k) All persons who have been staying abroad for more than three years (the period of three years may or may not be continuous) and their spouses. For the purpose of verification, spouse name should be endorsed on each others passport. l) Seamen who are in possession of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), or Sea Cadets and Deck Cadets - (i). Who have passed the final examination of three years http://B.Sc. Nautical Sciences courses at T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai; and (ii). Who have undergone three months pre-sea training at any of the Government approved training institutes, such as T.S. Chanakya, T.S. Rehman, T.S. Jawahar, MTI (SCI) and NIPM, CHENNAI, after production of identity cards issued by the Shipping Master at Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai. m) Persons holding Permanent Immigration visa or documents like Green Card, Permanent Residence Card etc.Doc 48) Deed poll/sworn affidavit as per Annexure "E"MINOR CHANGE IN NAMEFor TatkaalDoc 1) Proof of Present Address. For Proof of Address attach one of the documents in new name (As above)Doc 2) Proof of Date of Birth. For Proof of Date of Birth attach one of the documents in old name (As above)Doc 3) If the applicant is eligible for Non ECR - Documents in old name are allowedDoc 48) Deed poll/sworn affidavit as per Annexure "E"Doc 52) Standard Affidavit as per Annexure "I"Doc 49) Verification Certificate as per the specimen as per Annexure "F"orDoc 54) Three out of 16 documents listed below:a. Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC); b. Service Photo Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public Limited Companies; c. SC/ST/ OBC Certificates; d. Freedom Fighter Identity Cards; e. Arms Licenses; f. Property Documents such as Pattas, Registered Deeds etc.; g. Pension Documents such as ex-servicemen’s Pension Book/Pension Payment order, ex-servicemen’s Widow/Dependent Certificates, Old Age Pension Order, Widow Pension Order h. Railway Identity Cards; i. Income Tax Identity (PAN) Cards; j. Bank/ Kisan/ Post Office Passbooks; k. Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Government Recognized Educational Institutions in respect of full time courses; l. Driving Licenses (valid and within the jurisdiction of State of submission of application); m. Birth Certificates issued under the RBD Act n. Gas Connection Bill o. Aadhaar Letter/Card p. Registered Rent AgreementNOTE 3: All above documents are required to be produced in original along with self-attested copies.B. MAJOR CHANGE IN NAMENormal ApplicationDoc 1) In new name (As above)Doc 2) In old name (As above)Doc 3) If the applicant is eligible for Non ECR - Documents in old name are allowed (As above)Doc 13) Paper clipping of two leading daily newspapers in original (one daily newspaper should be of the area of Applicant’s Permanent Address and the other at Current Address or nearby area)Doc 48) Deed poll/sworn affidavit as per Annexure "E"For Tatkaal - Cannot apply under Tatkaal SchemeC. CHANGE/ ADDITION IN SURNAME DO TO MARRIAGENormal ApplicationDoc 1, 2, 3 (As above)- If the applicant is eligible for Non ECRDoc 14) An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of MarriageorDoc 47) 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. If applying for passport for the first time, this affidavit is required only if there is a change in the first name.For TatkaalDoc 1, 2, 3 (As above) If the applicant is eligible for Non ECRDoc 52) Standard Affidavit as per Annexure "I"Doc 14) An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of MarriageorDoc 47) 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. If applying for passport for the first time, this affidavit is required only if there is a change in the first name.Doc 49) Verification Certificate as per the specimen as per Annexure "F"orDoc 54) Three out of 16 documents listed below:a. Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC); b. Service Photo Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public Limited Companies; c. SC/ST/ OBC Certificates; d. Freedom Fighter Identity Cards; e. Arms Licenses; f. Property Documents such as Pattas, Registered Deeds etc.; g. Pension Documents such as ex-servicemen’s Pension Book/Pension Payment order, ex-servicemen’s Widow/Dependent Certificates, Old Age Pension Order, Widow Pension Order h. Railway Identity Cards; i. Income Tax Identity (PAN) Cards; j. Bank/ Kisan/ Post Office Passbooks; k. Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Government Recognized Educational Institutions in respect of full time courses; l. Driving Licenses (valid and within the jurisdiction of State of submission of application); m. Birth Certificates issued under the RBD Act n. Gas Connection Bill o. Aadhaar Letter/Card p. Registered Rent AgreementNOTE 3: All above documents are required to be produced in original along with self-attested copies.NOTE - Please refer the source below for models of affidavit and details of annexureSource - http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/pdf/ApplicationformInstructionBooklet-V3.0.pdf

No It is not enough for making a passport.(1) While applying for a fresh passport attach two copies of the following documents:(a) Proof of address (attach one of the following):Applicant’s ration card, certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head, water /telephone /electricity bill/statement of running bank account/Income Tax Assessment Order /Election Commission ID card, Gas connection Bill, Spouse’s passport copy, parent’s passport copy in case of minors. (NOTE: If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the above categories).(b) Proof of Date of Birth (attach one of the following):Birth certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or district office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths;Date of birth certificate from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution; or an Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date/place of birth as per the specimen in ANNEXURE ‘A’ by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants.N.B.: In the case of applicants born on or after 26.01.89, only Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or the Office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths is acceptable.(c) Citizenship Document if applicant is a citizen ofIndia by Registration or Naturalization.(d) Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees should submit “Identity Certificate” in original (ANNEXURE B) along with Standard Affidavit Annexure I.(e) If the applicant is eligible for “ECNR” attach attested copy of supporting document (see COLUMN 15 of the INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM).(f) If the applicant was repatriated at Government cost, enclose documents to show that the expenditure, if any, incurred by the Government of India on his/her repatriation has been fully refunded to the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs.(g) If the applicant was ever deported toIndia, give details of Emergency Certificate/Passport.(2) When applying for reissue of a passport after 10 years, attach:(a) Old passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first four and last four pages, including ECR/ECNR page.(b) Document mentioned at (1) (d), if applicable.(c) Document mentioned at (1) (e), if the old passport did not have ECNR stamp or it was issued when the applicant was a minor.(d) If there is any change in address, document mentioned at 1 (a).(e) If the old passport does not contain spouse name, copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or affidavitas per specimen in Annexure `D’.(3) When applying for a minor’s passport attach:(a) A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor child as per ‘Annexure-H (signed by both parents), Annexure “C” (Single parents who are separated but not formally divorced/Single parent of the child born out of wedlock), Annexure “G” (when passport is being applied for by single parent or legal guardian) . Annexure “I” (when a minor between 15-18 years of age applies for a full validity 10 year passport OR in case either parents who do not hold valid Indian passport while applying passport for their minor child), as the case may be.(b) Attested photocopy of passport, if any, of both parents, applicable.(c) Original passports of parents should be presented for verification of particulars.(d) If one parent is resident abroad, a Sworn affidavit by the parent resident abroad attested by the Indian Mission along with affidavit from parent residing inIndiaas well be submitted.N.B.: Ordinarily the consent of both parents is required for issue of a passport to a minor (below 18 years of age). However if it is absolutely not possible due to any reason, the parent applying for a passport for his/her minor child may submit an affidavit (Annexure G) and based on the same passport application will be processed. In case where the parent(s) is/are resident outside India, such consent from the parent(s), in the form of a sworn affidavit, duly attested by the Indian Mission abroad, is acceptable. In the cases where the minor children who are less than 18 years of age, the details of valid passports held by BOTH OR EITHER parents should be furnished. In such cases, passport to their minor child will be issued without any police verification basis. Further, in the cases where the parents do not hold valid passports, applications for such minors can be made on the basis of three documents of parents details of which are given in para C(B) of Section IV of the Passport Information Booklet along with Standard Affidavit Annexure I. In all such cases, passport to their minor child will be issued on post-police verification basis. Children of all ages including new born must apply for separate passports. However, those below 15 years will be given 5 years validity passport or passport till 18 years of age. In case the minor child who is between 15 and 18 years of age wishes to obtain a full validity passport for 10 years, the same can be issued only on post-police verification basis on submission of Standard Affidavit as inAnnexure “I” and three of the 14 document of parents details as mentioned in para C (B) of Section IV of Passport Information Booklet and on payment of fee equivalent to the normal passport fee i.e. Rs. 1000/- for a 36 pages passport, as applicable for an adult. In the case of single parents or of parents who are separated but not formally divorced, an affidavit at ‘Annexure C is to be submitted.For Adopted Children:In case of Adopted Children the following documents are to be furnished:i) Valid adoption deed registered as per Indian lawsii) In the case of Christians, Muslims and Parsis, a court order granting guardianship and allowing the child to be taken out of the Country.iii) Copy of the guarantee executed before the Court concerned.Thanks

For the purpose of getting passport, they accept the following onlyDate of birth certificate issued by Municipality or Municipal corporationPlus two certificate wherein the details of date of birth is availableWhile applying for a fresh passport attach two copies of the following documents:(a) Proof of address (attach one of the following):Applicant’s ration card, certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head, water /telephone /electricity bill/statement of running bank account/Income Tax Assessment Order /Election Commission ID card, Gas connection Bill, Spouse’s passport copy, parent’s passport copy in case of minors. (NOTE: If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the above categories).(b) Proof of Date of Birth (attach one of the following):Birth certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or district office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths;Date of birth certificate from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution; or an Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date/place of birth as per the specimen in ANNEXURE ‘A’ by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants.N.B.: In the case of applicants born on or after 26.01.89, only Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or the Office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths is acceptable.(c) Citizenship Document if applicant is a citizen ofIndia by Registration or Naturalization.(d) Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees should submit “Identity Certificate” in original (ANNEXURE B) along with Standard Affidavit Annexure I.(e) If the applicant is eligible for “ECNR” attach attested copy of supporting document (see COLUMN 15 of the INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM).(f) If the applicant was repatriated at Government cost, enclose documents to show that the expenditure, if any, incurred by the Government of India on his/her repatriation has been fully refunded to the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs.(g) If the applicant was ever deported toIndia, give details of Emergency Certificate/Passport.(2) When applying for reissue of a passport after 10 years, attach:(a) Old passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first four and last four pages, including ECR/ECNR page.(b) Document mentioned at (1) (d), if applicable.(c) Document mentioned at (1) (e), if the old passport did not have ECNR stamp or it was issued when the applicant was a minor.(d) If there is any change in address, document mentioned at 1 (a).(e) If the old passport does not contain spouse name, copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or affidavitas per specimen in Annexure `D’.(3) When applying for a minor’s passport attach:(a) A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor child as per ‘Annexure-H (signed by both parents), Annexure “C” (Single parents who are separated but not formally divorced/Single parent of the child born out of wedlock), Annexure “G” (when passport is being applied for by single parent or legal guardian) . Annexure “I” (when a minor between 15-18 years of age applies for a full validity 10 year passport OR in case either parents who do not hold valid Indian passport while applying passport for their minor child), as the case may be.(b) Attested photocopy of passport, if any, of both parents, applicable.(c) Original passports of parents should be presented for verification of particulars.(d) If one parent is resident abroad, a Sworn affidavit by the parent resident abroad attested by the Indian Mission along with affidavit from parent residing inIndiaas well be submitted.N.B.: Ordinarily the consent of both parents is required for issue of a passport to a minor (below 18 years of age). However if it is absolutely not possible due to any reason, the parent applying for a passport for his/her minor child may submit an affidavit (Annexure G) and based on the same passport application will be processed. In case where the parent(s) is/are resident outside India, such consent from the parent(s), in the form of a sworn affidavit, duly attested by the Indian Mission abroad, is acceptable. In the cases where the minor children who are less than 18 years of age, the details of valid passports held by BOTH OR EITHER parents should be furnished. In such cases, passport to their minor child will be issued without any police verification basis. Further, in the cases where the parents do not hold valid passports, applications for such minors can be made on the basis of three documents of parents details of which are given in para C(B) of Section IV of the Passport Information Booklet along with Standard Affidavit Annexure I. In all such cases, passport to their minor child will be issued on post-police verification basis. Children of all ages including new born must apply for separate passports. However, those below 15 years will be given 5 years validity passport or passport till 18 years of age. In case the minor child who is between 15 and 18 years of age wishes to obtain a full validity passport for 10 years, the same can be issued only on post-police verification basis on submission of Standard Affidavit as inAnnexure “I” and three of the 14 document of parents details as mentioned in para C (B) of Section IV of Passport Information Booklet and on payment of fee equivalent to the normal passport fee i.e. Rs. 1000/- for a 36 pages passport, as applicable for an adult. In the case of single parents or of parents who are separated but not formally divorced, an affidavit at ‘Annexure C is to be submitted.For Adopted Children:In case of Adopted Children the following documents are to be furnished:i) Valid adoption deed registered as per Indian lawsii) In the case of Christians, Muslims and Parsis, a court order granting guardianship and allowing the child to be taken out of the Country.iii) Copy of the guarantee executed before the Court concerned.http://voiceof.india.com/check-list-of-documents-required-for-passport