How can I change my name in Indian Passport? Where should I start to change my name in Indian Passport?

To change name in Passport, the following procedures to be completed:

1. Application in EAP-I form. All particulars other than name and signature in the application should tally with those in the present passport.

2. Present passport with additional booklets, if any, in original and photocopy of pages 1, 2, last two pages and page containing valid visa.

3. Sworn Affidavit, in the prescribed format, signed by applicant in the presence of Consular Officer for change of name.

4. Paper cuttings, in original, of two leading daily newspapers, notifying the change of name. One daily newspaper should be of the area of applicant’s permanent address in India and another daily newspaper of the area of applicant’s present address. Format of newspaper notification is given below:-
I, ____________son/daughter of_______________, holder of Indian Passport No__________, issued at _____________on _______________, permanent resident of ________ (full postal address in India to be given) and presently residing at _____(full postal address in UAE to be given) do here by change by name from __________________ to _________________, with immediate effect.
NOTE: Above matter of newspaper Ad should be attested from Indian Consulate Attestation Centre (IVS Global) to publish in UAE based newspaper.

5. If the validity of the present passport expired more than 6 months ago, Sworn Affidavit for late submission, signed by applicant in the presence of Consular Officer.

6. Personal Particulars Form in the case of passports issued by other PIAs (Passport Issuing Authorities).

7. Presence of applicant while submitting application is compulsory to establish identity.

Time Taken
Abu Dhabi (5 working day) / Dubai issued Passport (5 working days)
Passport issued by other PIAs (Passport Issuing Authorities) – 40 days
Passport under Tatkal scheme – on the third working day

FEES:
Normal fee for adult: Dh341 (36 pages ppt booklet) Including all fees
Minors up to 18 years of age – Dh100
Extra fee for Tatkal Service (Urgent): Dh550

Q: Can I change my name in the passport at the time of renewal?
A: Yes, you can. Please follow the above procedures

To prepare your Passport applications; Call
Bur Dubai: 04-358 6215
Hor Al Anz: (Deira): 04-265 8373, 050-744 7833, 050-715 0562
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Sworn Affidavit can be made from the following Centers:
Indian Consulate Attestation Centre, Dubai
IVS Global Services Private Limited, Unit 201-201, 2nd floor, Business Atrium Building, Opposite Al Nasr Club, Oud Metha, Dubai, Near Prime Supermarket, next to big parking area, Tel: +971 4 357 9585
Nearest Metro Station: Oud Metha (Green Line)
Timing: 8 am to 3.30pm Sunday to Thursday
Website: www.ivsglobalattestation.com

Indian Embassy Attestation Centre, Abu Dhabi: IVS Global Services Centre, Office No. 201, Second Floor, Sector E-25, Plot C-37, Al Nahyan Camp, off Muroor Road. The centre is located in the building next to the UAE Red Crescent Office. Timing: 8:30am to 3:30pm Sunday to Thursday. Tel: +971 56 332 9792
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Passport Application Centers
Timing: Saturday to Thursday 8am to 12 Noon - 1pm to 6:30pm

BLS International Call center: 04-255 5530

Dubai
• BLS International, Shop No# 13, Ground Floor, Zeenah Building, Same Building Of Budget Rent A Car, Opposite to Deira City Center P3 Parking, Deira, Dubai.

• BLS International, Office No. 105, 106, First Floor, Al Khaleej Center, Opposite Al Ain Center, Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai

• BLS International, KMCC Office, 4^th Floor-402, Above Tootex Textiles, Near Bus Stand, Al Sabkha Road, Deira, Dubai, Tel: 04-227 4899

Abu Dhabi
BLS International, Office No. 202, 2nd floor, Port City Java building, Behind ADCB Bank, Al Nahayan Camp, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi

Sharjah
BLS International, Office 146, 1st Floor, Damas Tower 14 (Burj 2000), Opp. Sharjah Central Post Office, Rolla, Sharjah.
• Consular Service available at Sharjah Indian Association, Tel: 06-561 0845.
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Related Pages
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Additional booklet
Address Change
Affidavit to apply passport for children in India
Affidavit to Sponsor Dependants
Change of Name
Change of Address
Change of spouse in Passport
Correction of Date of Birth
Date of Birth Correction
Death Certificate Attestation
Death related documents required to repatriate body to India or to cremate in Dubai
Documents required for bringing Servant
ECNR
Emergency Certificate
Employment contract for unskilled labour sponsored by a company
FAQs Passport Rules
FAQs Consulate Procedures
Housemaid 'No Relationship' Affidavit
Indian Driving License attestation
Loss of Passport
Maid Visa Sponsored by an Expatriate
Marriage Attestation from Consulate
Marriage Solemnization at Indian Consulate
Minority Certificate from Kerala Government
Name Change
Newborn baby's Passport
NRI Certificate
No Relation Certificate for Sponsoring Maid
Out pass
Passport for newborn baby
Passport in lieu of lost
Passport Damage
Passport in Maiden name
Passport in Married name
Passport Renewal
Passport Validity extension
Photo Change
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Power of Attorney
Protector of Emigrants
Refund of Security Deposit - Housemaid
Salary Certificate Attestation
Servant Visa-new
Servant Visa Renewal
Sponsorship Declaration
Spouse name Endorsement
Surrender of Indian Passport
Tatkal Service
TC Attestation
Tourist Visa on Arrival in India
Undertaking for Studies
Validity extension
Visa on Arrival in India
Visit Affidavit for Family Member
Wages of Indian Workers
Will Attestation
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