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After my marriage in 1991, I started using my husband's name as my surname. All my IDs (Aadhar, PAN, etc.) show my husband's name. When I got my first passport in 2005, my 10th-grade marks card was referred to, and my father's name was included as my surname. Subsequently, I registered our marriage in 2018. I want to change my surname to my husband's name when I renew my passport now. Should I change my name legally through an affidavit and gazette notification?
To change your surname on the passport, you need to make an affidavit stating your name change. You may also need to publish this change in the Gazette of India for official recognition. Once done, you can update your passport and other documents like Aadhar and PAN to reflect the new surname. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you with the best course of action. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.