Is spouse name mandatory in passport?

Is spouse name mandatory in passport?

“The Passport application form does not require the applicant to provide the name of her/his spouse in case of separated or divorced persons. For this they have to apply for a reissue of passport and get the specified change in personal particulars”.

Can I apply for my wife’s passport?

The process to add your spouse’s name on the passport is very simple. You will have to apply for a ‘Re-Issue’ of passport and submit the relevant documents at the passport office to add your spouse’s name on the passport.

Should a girl change her surname after marriage?

“It is not the rule of law or mandatory that a woman should have changed her name or surname after her marriage or remarriage and use the surname of her present husband with her own name.

What are the documents required for passport for wife?

Original marriage certificate with a photocopy and Self attested photocopies of passports of his/her spouse or. Divorcees applying for a change of name are required to furnish a divorce decree authenticated by the court; or. In case of change of name following death of spouse, copy of death certificate of spouse; or.

What is the fees of passport renewal?

Sr. No. Service Required Application Fee
1 Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (36 pages) of 10 years validity. Rs.1,500/-*
2 Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (60 pages) of 10 years validity. Rs.2,000/-

How can I get proof of address for my wife?

may be valid. Check with the bank. If your wife is staying separately for some reason, she may need to provide address proof of her place of residence….

  1. Aadhaar.
  2. voter id.
  3. Bsnl bill.
  4. Driving license.
  5. passport.
  6. Any bank statement with same address.
  7. mobile postpaid bill.
  8. rental agreement ( if house is rented)

Can a husband take his wife’s last name?

While a man taking his wife’s name is uncommon, it’s not unheard of. That’s because, depending on the state, your husband’s name change may not be considered part of the marriage process, but instead is seen as a legal name change where a marriage license isn’t enough.