✅Add or Change Spouse's Name in the Passport

To add or change a spouse's name in a passport can be made under the following conditions: -

1️⃣Adding a Spouse Name After Marriage

• Couples who are recently married can update their partner's name in their respective passport.
• To add a spouse's name, the applicant must apply for passport renewal.
• During the online renewal form submission, enter the spouse's name in the respective field.
• Documents required to add spouse's name are: -
  • Marriage Certificate.
  • Spouse's passport copy.
  • In the absence of a Marriage certificate, submit Annexure J.

2️⃣Removing Spouse's Name After Divorce

If divorced, you can remove your spouse's name by applying for passport renewal.
As proof, submit court orders or a divorce decree.
After the completion of the application process, applicants are required to visit the Regional Passport Office (RPO).

3️⃣Remove A Spouse's Name After Death

In case of a spouse's death, you can remove their name from your passport.
As proof, applicants must submit the death certificate of the spouse.

4️⃣Adding a Spouse's Name

• You can add a new spouse's name after removing the previous spouse's name (in case of death or divorce)
• Submit documents for its proof: -
  • Spouse Death Certificate or
  • Divorce Decree or Court Orders.
  • Certificate of new marriage or Annexure J form.

📝Online Application Process

• Visit Passport Seva Portal.
• Register (if not a registered user).
• Select Re-issuance of Passport.
• Select Change in Existing Personal Particulars and choose Spouse name.
• Enter your and your family's details.
• Pay the Fees.
• On the scheduled date, visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) with the required documents.
• After document verification, police verification will be conducted.
• Post successful police verification, the passport with the requested changes will be delivered to your doorstep via speed post.

📌Remember

In case of a name change due to divorce or other reasons, applicants must appear at the Regional Passport Office.