Change in Deceased Parent's names in own passport
4 months ago
This grievance pertains to a minor correction in the Applicant’s Deceased Parent’s names in his passport based on documentation such as
1) Death certificates of the applicant’s parents.
2) Birth certificate of applicant and his elder siblings
The source of error stems from the ignorance of the existence of official parallel registration documents from the year 1945 (prior RBD act 1969) at his native place at the time of initial application forcing the applicant to use the incorrect names provided by the local authorities in Mumbai issuing the birth certificates; whereas other non civic (ie: religion based) documents with correct names which were also presented at that time were not accepted by the PPO in line with Government policy.
Depending upon your intention to change your deceased parent's name in your passport, you may follow these steps 1) An affidavit is a legal document that is used to state facts under oath. The affidavit should include the applicant's current name, the desired new name, the reason for the name change, and any other relevant details declaring that the ' X ' and the ' Y ' are the same and one identical person. The affidavit should be made on a stamp paper of the appropriate value as per the state where the applicant resides and should be sworn either before the Notary Public or preferably before the Judicial Magistrate/Executive Magistrate. 2) The next step in the name change process is to publish a notification in the Gazette of India. The Gazette of India is a publication of the Government of India that contains official government notifications, including name change notifications. The notification should be in the prescribed format and published in at least two local newspapers. 3) After publishing the notification in the Gazette of India, the next step is to make out a name change deed. The name change deed is a legal document that confirms the name change and includes the details of the old and new names. The deed should be made on a stamp paper of the appropriate value as per the state where the applicant resides and should be signed by two witnesses and notarized by a Notary Public. 5) The final step is to submit the name change deed to the relevant authorities for information and records. The applicant may also need to provide additional documents, such as a copy of the Gazette notification and a copy of the affidavit for updating the records. It is essential to follow the correct procedure to ensure that the name change is recognized by the Passport Issuing Authority and other relevant authorities. You may visit Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for further clarification and steps in this regard.
To rectify the minor correction in your deceased parent's names in the passport, follow these steps. Gather essential documentation such as death certificates of your parents, your birth certificate, and those of your elder siblings. Since the error arose due to local authorities in Mumbai, it's crucial to obtain the correct names from the official parallel registration documents dated back to 1945. Compile all these documents and approach the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or the Regional Passport Office (RPO) where you initially applied. Submit a formal request for correction, providing the correct and verified documentation. It might be helpful to consult with a legal professional who specializes in passport-related matters to ensure a smooth and efficient resolution.
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You may follow the procedure as may be suggested by passport authorities otherwise let your parents name appear as ABC @ XYZ.