Change Mother’s Name in Indian Passport

If you are applying for a Passport Reissue due to a change in your mother’s name, it’s important to know exactly which documents are mandatory and which are conditional. This guide will help you understand the latest document requirements as per the official Passport Seva guidelines.Updating parental details—especially a mother’s name—requires proper proof and supporting documents to ensure the changes are accurately reflected in your reissued passport. Below is a complete, easy-to-understand breakdown of all required documents.

Change Mother’s Name in Indian Passport

• Why Would You Need to Change the Mother’s Name on a Passport?
• Documents Required for Passport Reissue (Mother’s Name Change)
  • 1. Old Passport (Document Code: 8017) — Mandatory
  • 2. Documentary Proof for Any One of the Non-ECR Categories (Document Code: 8015)
  • 3. Proof Supporting Mother’s Name Change (Document Codes: 8018 / 8054 / 8057) — Mandatory
  • Option 1:
  • Option 2:
  • Option 3:

Why Would You Need to Change the Mother’s Name on a Passport?

People commonly update their mother’s name due to reasons such as:

• Correction of spelling errors
• Change after marriage or divorce
• Legal name change
• Updating records for consistency across official documents

Whatever the reason may be, the Passport Office requires specific documentation to process the reissue request.

Documents Required for Passport Reissue (Mother’s Name Change)

Below is a detailed list of documents, along with their document code and category (Mandatory/Optional/Conditional).

1. Old Passport (Document Code: 8017) — Mandatory

You must submit:

• Old Passport in original, and
• Self-attested photocopies of:
  • First two pages
  • Last two pages
  • ECR/Non-ECR page
  • Page containing any observation by the Passport Authority
  • Validity extension page (if applicable)

This is a Mandatory (M) requirement.

2. Documentary Proof for Any One of the Non-ECR Categories (Document Code: 8015)

This requirement is based on your ECR/Non-ECR status.

• If you fall under a Non-ECR category, you must submit supporting proof.
• This is Mandatory (M) only for those seeking Non-ECR status.

If you are unsure about ECR vs Non-ECR, refer to the explanation linked at the end of this article.

3. Proof Supporting Mother’s Name Change (Document Codes: 8018 / 8054 / 8057) — Mandatory

You must provide any one of the following:

Option 1:

Passport of parents with the updated name, submitted:

• In original, and
• With self-attested photocopies of:
  • First two pages
  • Last two pages
  • ECR/Non-ECR page
  • Observation page
  • Validity extension page (if any)

Option 2:

Official documents showing parents have legally changed their name, such as:

• Service record
• Pension order
• Property documents

Option 3:

If your parents are deceased:

• Any valid proof showing they had changed their name during their lifetime.

This set of documents is Mandatory (M) to verify and authenticate the new name.If you are unsure which category you belong to, or whether you need Non-ECR documents, read our detailed explanation on ECR and Non-ECR categories here!

The above requirements are taken from the official Passport Seva Document Advisor:Passport Seva