Passport Name Change Bengaluru 2026 Guide
Passport Name Change in Bengaluru (2026): Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Everything You Need — Affidavit, Newspaper Ads, Karnataka Gazette, and PSK Appointment
The process of getting your name updated in the Indian Passport begins before your appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra. Three legal documents have to be in order before you can submit that online application: a notarised affidavit, a newspaper advertisement in two languages and a notification in the Karnataka Gazette. Any of them missing will result in your re-issue application being returned.
This is a step-by-step guide with all the details for a Passport Name Change in Bengaluru, starting from the creation of an Affidavit to walking out of PSK with your new passport booklet. You can skip all the paperwork and ApplyNameChange.in does all three for residents of Bengaluru at a mere ₹800 for its name change newspaper ads.
What Is a Passport Name Change — and Why Is It Different From Other Updates?
Passports are not "edited" in India. If you change your name due to personal preference, marriage or divorce, you must also submit a new passport application, "Change in Existing Personal Particulars".
This is not like a change of address since it is changing your legal name. The three documents below are required to establish that the change is real and that it is openly acknowledged:
- Notarized Affidavit on stamp paper
- Two newspaper advertisements: One English and the other Kannada.
- A notification in the Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra)
One exception: If you are changing your name only after marriage and still keeping your birth name as the first name, a Marriage Certificate might work for most PSK offices in Bengaluru. If you need to change the first or last name or both names, the entire procedure below is followed.
Step 1: Get Your Name Change Affidavit Notarized in Bengaluru
The affidavit is a sworn legal statement of your voluntary name change. It needs to be drafted on stamp paper and signed before a registered Notary Public.
What you need:
- ₹20 or ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper (which can be purchased at a licensed stamp vendor near any Passport Office in Bengaluru)
- A Notary Public in your city, county or state who is registered in their capacity as a Notary Public.
What the affidavit must include:
- Your current (old) full name
- Your new full name
- Your father's or your spouse's surname.
- Your Present Residential Address
- Explain the significance of the name change (marriage, divorce, personal preference, spelling, etc.)
Have it signed by the person in the presence of the notary and pick up his/her notary's seal and signature. Bring 3 originals with verification – you will need 3 when completing the Gazette application and again at the PSK counter.
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Step 2: Publish Your Name Change Ad in Bengaluru Newspapers
The public declaration of the change in name is mandatory with two newspapers, one in English language and one in Kannada language, according to the Karnataka law. This provides you with the chance to make legal objections prior to your identity documents being changed.
Which newspapers qualify for name change ads in Bengaluru?
| Language | Accepted Newspapers |
|---|---|
| English | Times of India (Bengaluru), Deccan Herald, The Hindu |
| Kannada | Prajavani, Vijay Karnataka, Samyukta Karnataka |
What must the ad say?
"I, [Old Full Name], S/O (or D/O or W/O) [Father's / Spouse's Name], residing at [Full Address], have changed my name to [New Full Name] for all future purposes."
The exact language is important – PSK offices in Bengaluru verify that the ad has your old name, new name, address and relationship. The absence of either of these elements can lead to rejection at the appointment.
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Step 3: Submit Your Karnataka Gazette Notification via e-Rajyapatra
The official digital publication of Karnataka is the Karnataka Gazette (also known as the e-Rajyapatra) which puts your name change on the record in all government and non-government institutions.
The entire process is online at Karnataka ara.kar.nic.in/eregazette/ portal and no physical visit to government press is required.
How to publish your name change in the Karnataka Gazette:
- Go to the official e-Rajyapatra website (ara.kar.nic.in/eregazette/)
- Enter your information to sign up or log in.
- Click on Name Change Notification
- You will upload all newspaper clippings, ID proof (Aadhaar or PAN) and notary attested affidavit.
- Pay online the publication fee.
- Wait for permission (usually 15-30 days)
- Once it has been published, click on the link to download the digital notification of the Gazette.
Print off this PDF and take it to your PSK appointment. It's now an essential requirement for significant name changes at most Passport Seva Kendras in Bengaluru.
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Step 4: Apply Online on the Passport Seva Portal
It is only when all three documents are complete (affidavit, newspaper clipping and Gazette notification) that you can start your official application.
How to apply:
- Go to passportindia.gov.in
- Log in or register an account to Passport Seva.
- Click on the link "Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport".
- Click reason for re-issue and you will be taken to "Change in Existing Personal Particulars" then click 'Name'.
- Type the new name, using the same spelling as it will appear on the passport.
2026 Passport Re-Issue Fee Chart
| Application Type | Booklet Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 36-page | ₹1,500 |
| Normal | 60-page | ₹2,000 |
| Tatkaal (Fast-track) | 36-page | ₹3,500 |
| Tatkaal (Fast-track) | 60-page | ₹4,000 |
Tatkaal delivers your re-issued passport in 7–10 working days after your PSK visit. Normal processing takes 3–4 weeks.
Step 5: Your PSK Appointment — Complete Documents Checklist
There are several Passport Seva Kendras in the city at Lalbagh Road, Sai Arcade (Koramangala) and several Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) in Bengaluru. Reserve the appointment nearest to your home, to prevent address proof jurisdiction issues.
Documents to carry for name change passport re-issue in Bengaluru:
- Old Passport — Original + self-attested photocopies of the first two and last two pages
- Notarized Affidavit — Original on stamp paper with notary seal
- Newspaper Clippings — Original copies of both English and Kannada advertisements (full newspaper pages preferred)
- e-Rajyapatra Gazette Notification — Printed copy of the digital PDF
- Current Address Proof — Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or recent utility bill in your name
- Passport-size Photographs — White background, 35mm × 45mm, recent
Additional documents for marriage-related name changes:
- Original Marriage Certificate (issued by the Registrar of Marriages)
- Spouse's passport copy (if available)
Additional documents for divorce-related name changes:
- Original court decree / divorce order
All documents must be originals. PSK officers verify originals against photocopies on the spot — carry both.
Bengaluru Passport Name Change: Realistic Timeline
| Stage | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Drafting and notarizing affidavit | 1–2 days |
| Publishing newspaper ads | 1–2 days (next-day publication available with ApplyNameChange.in) |
| e-Rajyapatra Gazette approval | 15–30 days |
| Online application + PSK appointment booking | 1–3 days |
| Passport re-issue — Normal processing | 3–4 weeks after PSK visit |
| Passport re-issue — Tatkaal processing | 7–10 working days after PSK visit |
Total realistic end-to-end time: 6–9 weeks (Normal) or 4–5 weeks (Tatkaal). The Gazette is the longest step — start it as early as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passport Name Change in Bengaluru
Overall, this is approximately 6-9 weeks on the Normal track. The Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) takes 15-30 days after it's sent, and it will take another 3-4 weeks to have your passports printed after you've made your PSK appointment. Tatkaal saves the time of the passport printing process (7-10 working days) without accelerating the Gazette step.
Yes. There is a notification for e-Rajyapatra Gazette in Bengaluru Passport Seva Kendras for any major change in your name, such as changing your surname to your spouse's after marriage.
For those who are just adding their husband's name and keeping their own name, a Marriage Certificate can be presented with several PSK offices in Bengaluru. If you wish to change your name in any other way, such as dropping the surname altogether, the Gazette and newspaper notice will still be required.
ApplyNameChange.in, provides to Bengaluru newspapers ads for name change at going rates starting from ₹800, inclusive of Kannada and English. Bigger papers such as Samyukta Karnataka are more readily available in local Kannada language and generally cheaper as single items. Call +91 9844879323 to book.
Yes. Name changes and re-issue applications are available at an extra cost of ₹2,000, in addition to the base rate, for Tatkaal. There is no need to submit all these documents, Tatkaal merely speeds up the printing and dispatch of the passport, not the Gazette or newspaper process.
Don't proceed with an incorrect affidavit. PSK officers review these thoroughly and if there is any error it will be rejected at the time of the appointment. Obtain a new affidavit, the fee is very small and it saves much more time than rejecting an appointment.
Please make an appointment at the PSK nearest to your registered home address. The main areas are Lalbagh Road PSK and Sai Arcade PSK in Koramangala. Address proof verification may cause difficulties when visiting another PSK outside address jurisdiction.
