These are the documents that are required for ReIssue of Passport and this applies when your name is changed and you are a Major (Above 18 years of age)
| Document Code | Document(s) | Mandatory(M)/Optional(O)/Conditional(C) |
|---|---|---|
| 8017 | Old Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page (previously ECNR) and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority and validity extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport | 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 |
| 8015 | Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories Documents Required for Non-ECR | M |
Source : http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/docAdvisor/reissuePassport