Adding your spouse’s name to your Indian passport is a simple process that can be done either online or offline. It is an important step that needs to be taken after legalising one’s relationship. Indian passports allow the holder to add their spouse’s name to the passport. This blog will take you around and provide a step-by-step guide to adding a spouse’s name to an Indian passport. The process requires you to have the right documents and complete all the necessary forms. It will also outline the time frames required for the process and the cost involved. You can update your passport to reflect your marital status and create a valid and up-to-date document with the proper steps.
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Procedure to Add or Change Spouse Name in Passport
The online procedure for adding a spouse’s name to an Indian passport is explained below.
Online Procedure
The online procedure to add a spouse’s name to a passport—
Step 1- Go to the official website of the Indian Passport Authority at www[dot]passportindia[dot]gov[dot]in
Step 2- Log in with your username and password.
Step 3- On the left side of the page, click on the ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport’ option and select ‘Apply for Re-issue of Passport’.
Step 4- Enter the required details and click the ‘Next’ button.
Step 5- Select the ‘Change in Existing Particulars’ option.
Step 6- Enter your new spouse’s name and other details and click the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 7- You will be directed to the payment page. Pay the applicable fee and apply.
Step 8- After successfully applying, you will be issued a new passport with your new spouse’s name.
Offline Procedure
Offline passport spouse name addition procedure involves the following steps.
Step 1- Download the passport application form from the Ministry of External Affairs website.
Step 2- Fill out the form completely and accurately.
Step 3- Attach all necessary documents, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, and proof of address.
Step 4- Make a passport-sized photograph of yourself and your spouse.
Step 5- Submit the form and documents to the passport office.
Step 6- Pay the applicable fee.
Step 7- Submit an affidavit stating that the marriage has taken place.
Step 8- Wait for the passport to be issued with the spouse’s name.
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Documents Required for Adding Spouse Name in Passport
Certain documents and letters must be submitted to the passport office/portal to ensure a correct update. Documents required for passport spouse name addition are listed below–
- Original Passport
- Marriage Certificate
- Proof of Change of Name (if any)
- Spouse’s Passport Copy
- Copy of Spouse’s Birth Certificate
- Passport-sized photographs
- Completed Application Form
- ECR or Non-ECR page
- Identity Proof of Spouse (Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Voter ID)
- Address Proof of Spouse (Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Voter ID)
- Self-attested copies of all the documents.
- Observation Page
- For a passport with short validity, submission of the validity page is mandatory
- any other document per the regional passport office’s requirement.
Fees for Adding Spouse Name in Indian Passport
The fees required for passport spouse name addition are enlisted below in the table–
| Component | Sub-Component | Charges |
| Consular Fees | Indian Community Welfare Fund | Rs.221 |
| Consular Fees | Passport Fee | As per the applicable adult category |
| CKGS Fee | CKGS Service Fee | Rs.1470 per application |
| CKGS Fee | Optional Fee | Courier Service and SMS Charge |
| Total | – | Rs. 1691 |
How Long Does It Take To Update Spouse Name in Passport?
It typically takes 4–6 weeks to update or adding a spouse’s name to the Indian passport. The timeline depends on the volume of applications at the passport office. Updating a spouse’s name in a passport can take up to 8 weeks from the time the application is submitted.
FAQ’s about Add Spouse Name in Passport
Q1. Is it required adding the spouse's name to the Indian passport?
It is not mandatory to add your spouse’s name to your passport. However, if you would like to add a spouse’s name, you may apply for a re-issuance of the passport.
Q2. Can I still use my passport after marriage?
Yes, you can continue to use your passport even after marriage. However, if your name has changed due to marriage, you should apply for a new passport with your new name.
Q3. Is it necessary to add the husband's name after marriage?
No, no mandatory provision states that adding your husband’s name is necessary.
Q4. How can I add my husband's name to my passport in India?
To endorse your spouse’s name in your passport, one may apply for a ‘Re-issue’ of the passport and get the changes done either on the passport seva services portal or directly offline at the passport office.
