These are the documents that are required for Fresh Passport when there is a Major change in Name. Apart from address proof and date of birth proof, newspaper clippings of Gazette notification regarding the change in name should be also submitted for issuance of fresh passport
| Document Code | Document(s) | Mandatory(M)/Optional(O) |
|---|---|---|
| 8015 | Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories Documents Required for Non-ECR | M |
| 8176 | At least two public/school documents issued in the desired/ applied changed name to ascertain that the applicant has actually changed his/her name | M |
| 8024 | Clippings of two local news papers or the Gazette notification of the concerned State Government, as the case may be | M |
| 7001 | Proof Of Present Address in new name List of Acceptable Documents | M |
| 7002 | Proof of DOB in old name List of Acceptable Documents | M |
Source : Document Advisor on PassportIndia.gov.in (Official Govt website)