Changing your name on your passport in Karnataka involves these steps:
1. Affidavit Creation:
Create an affidavit for the name change at a local notary. This document should state your old name, new name, reason for the change, and essential details like your husband/father's name, address, and age proof.
2. Publication in Newspapers:
Publish an advertisement about your name change in two local newspapers - one in Hindi and another in English. This ad should include details like your new and old names, affidavit creation date, address, age, notary's name, and more. Check for accuracy before publishing.
3. Online Form Submission:
a. Register on the Passport Seva Online Portal.
b. Log in using your new login ID.
c. Choose "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport" and fill in accurate details.
d. Submit the form and proceed to pay online.
e. Schedule an appointment and get an Application Reference Number (ARN).
f. Visit a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) with required documents.
4. E-form Submission:
a. Download the e-form from the homepage and fill it correctly.
b. Validate and save the form to generate an XML file.
c. Log in to the Passport Seva Online Portal and upload the XML file.
d. Make the payment and schedule an appointment at a nearby PSK