Name change ad in newspaper for passport

पासपोर्ट के लिए अख़बार में नाम परिवर्तन का विज्ञापन — नमूना

If the name on your passport application differs from your old records, Passport Seva usually asks for proof of the change. Commonly that means a sworn affidavit or deed poll plus the same notice published in two newspapers: one in English and one in the local language of where you live.

Sample ad text

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English

I, [OLD NAME], S/o / D/o [FATHER'S NAME], R/o [FULL ADDRESS], have changed my name to [NEW NAME] vide affidavit dated [DATE]. All concerned please note that I shall be known as [NEW NAME] for all purposes, including my passport.

हिंदी

मैं, [पुराना नाम], पुत्र/पुत्री [पिता का नाम], निवासी [पूरा पता], ने शपथ पत्र दिनांक [तिथि] द्वारा अपना नाम बदलकर [नया नाम] कर लिया है। पासपोर्ट सहित सभी कार्यों के लिए मुझे [नया नाम] के नाम से जाना जाए।

Steps

1Make the affidavitSworn affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper with your old name, new name and reason.
2Publish in two newspapersOne English and one local-language paper covering your present and permanent address. Same text in both.
3Keep the full printed pagesPassport offices ask for the newspaper cuttings with the paper's name and date visible.
4Apply on Passport SevaUpload or carry the affidavit and cuttings with your application. Check the current document list on the official Passport Seva site.

Choose a newspaper

Dainik Jagran Dainik Bhaskar Amar Ujala Hindustan Rajasthan Patrika Prabhat Khabar Navbharat Times Punjab Kesari Nai Dunia The Times of India Hindustan Times Lokmat

Where to book

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Questions

Do I need both an English and a Hindi newspaper?

The common requirement is one English paper and one paper in the local language of your area. Check the latest Passport Seva document list before booking.

Is a gazette notification needed for a passport?

Often not for a passport alone, where the affidavit and newspaper ads are usually enough. Other records, such as government jobs, may ask for the gazette.

Changed surname after marriage — do I still need an ad?

For a passport, a marriage certificate is often accepted instead. See the surname-after-marriage guide.