Change my surname

Dear client,

If you want to change your surname in your son's passport to match your current surname as per your Aadhaar, PAN, and other documents, you will need to follow the passport office's guidelines for updating information in the passport. Typically, even though your documents are updated, the passport office requires a Name Change Affidavit to ensure all legal formalities are properly documented. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Steps to Change Your Surname in Your Son's Passport:
Prepare the Documents: Since you have already updated your name in other documents, make sure to have self-attested copies of:

Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Passport
Voter ID
Any other documents showing your current surname.
Name Change Affidavit (if applicable): You may still need to submit a Name Change Affidavit stating the change in your surname, explaining that your old surname has been changed to your current one, even though all your other documents are already updated. This affidavit can be prepared on non-judicial stamp paper and notarized.

Newspaper Advertisement (Not Always Required): In most cases for name changes in India, a newspaper advertisement in an English and a local language newspaper may be required. However, if your name has already been legally updated in all key documents (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.), this requirement might be waived. You can check with your regional passport office (RPO) to confirm if a newspaper ad is still necessary in your case.

Submit a Passport Re-issuance Application for Your Son:

Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or apply online for re-issuance of your son's passport with the updated details.
You will need to fill out the form for a passport reissue, citing the change in your surname in the parent's section.
Attach the required documents showing your updated surname.
Supporting Documents for Your Son’s Passport:

Birth certificate of your son.
Copy of your updated documents (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, etc.).
Your husband's documents (if applicable and required).
The affidavit explaining the surname change, if required by the passport office.
Visit Passport Seva Kendra (PSK):

After filling out the online application, schedule an appointment at the PSK.
Take all original documents and copies for verification.
The officials will verify your documents, and if everything is in order, the process should proceed smoothly.

Visit or call your local Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) to confirm if the newspaper advertisement is still required in your case, given that all your identity documents are already updated with your current surname. Some offices may not require the ad if sufficient proof is provided.

Dear Client,

To change the surname in your son's passport and update it as per your documents, the process typically involves a few steps. Since you've already updated your surname in key documents such as your Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, and voter ID, it simplifies the process. However, some paperwork is still required. Here’s what you need to know:

Steps to Change Your Surname in Your Son's Passport:
Submit Passport Application Online, go to the Passport Seva website and submit a request for re-issue of your son's passport due to changes in personal particulars (surname of the parent).
Choose "Change in Existing Personal Particulars" during the online form submission.

You’ll need to provide supporting documents to prove the change in surname:
Copy of your updated passport showing the new surname.
Self-attested copies of other documents (Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID) showing the updated surname.
Proof of relationship (birth certificate of your son) if not already submitted.
You typically won’t need to submit a paper advertisement if the surname change is already reflected in your official documents like Aadhaar, PAN, and passport.

In some cases, the passport office may request an affidavit for the change of surname, though this may not be necessary if you have updated all your documents already.

Once the online application is submitted and documents uploaded, schedule an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Carry original documents and their photocopies for verification.
In some cases, there may be a police verification process for the re-issue of your son's passport, but this depends on your specific case and regional requirements.

Important Points:
Typically, the requirement to publish a paper advertisement for surname change is waived if the change is already reflected in all government-issued documents. However, check with the Passport Seva Kendra or Regional Passport Office (RPO), as practices may vary slightly by region.
If the passport office requests an affidavit, you can create one stating your change in surname and provide this along with the application.

Regards