Surname Singh / Kaur On Indian Passport Solution For Spouses

[Inderpreet]

I am a study permit holder in Ontario, Canada. My surname ‘Singh’ is also written in the given name section. My wife is on a work permit because of my status. Her surname ‘Kaur’ is also written in the given name section.

We want to reflect our surnames in our passports as ‘Singh’ and ‘Kaur’, respectively. What is the process we have to undertake?

[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.