Add Surname Indian Passport Surname Sitting in GivenName

[Suman]

I am on a study permit in Canada. I am residing in Brampton, Ontario. I want to add my surname on my Indian passport. Currently my surname is written in the ‘given name’ column. What should I do?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

You do not need a name change certificate as you only need a sworn affidavit (by a notary or commissioner for oaths) along with the application to renew your Indian passport. I hope it would serve your purpose.

If the consulate general of India does not accept this, then you would have to submit an application to the Registrar General of Ontario for name change. Upon the receipt of the name change certificate, you can make an application for the renewal of your Indian passport.

If you want to send a name change application to the Registrar General of Ontario, you need to prove that you have been residing in Ontario for at least one year.

Once you will get your passport as you want to see your surname reflected, you will need to change your other identities and study or work permit accordingly.