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Name Change in Indian Passport (MEA Rules)

Ministry of External Affairs Verification Rules for Major & Minor Alterations

The Ministry of External Affairs maintains the strictest verification norms for modifying names on Indian Passports. Complete guidelines under Passport Rules 1980 covering Annexure E affidavits, newspaper clippings, and Gazette mandates.

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Name Change in Indian Passport (MEA Rules) - Kaagzaat Legal Documentation Desk

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Minor vs Major Change in Passport Rules

Minor Change: Minor spelling corrections where phonetics remain identical (e.g., 'Brajesh' to 'Brijesh') can be processed with two public identity documents reflecting the corrected spelling.

Major Change: Modifying the first name or altering surnames requires:

Deed Poll / Sworn Affidavit as per MEA Annexure E format.

Original clippings of two daily newspapers (1 English + 1 Regional).

Copy of the published Central Gazette of India notification.

Advocate Nashrah Ansari

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Advocate Nashrah Ansari contributes to the legal-information resources of Kaagzaat. Content is curated to provide accurate, verified explanations of Indian civil documentation processes, Gazette of India requirements, and statutory affidavit standards.

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