Ensure your legal name matches across your Passport, Visa, and Identity documents. Professional assistance for Gazette notifications required by Passport Seva Kendra, Delhi.
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Immigration authorities and Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) are extremely strict about name consistency. Mismatched names in educational certificates, Aadhaar, and Passports can lead to visa rejections. A Central Gazette notification is the only universally accepted legal document to resolve these discrepancies.
Compare your educational certificates with your identity documents to find spelling or surname errors.
Draft an affidavit and publish newspaper ads to establish your one true legal identity.
Use the published Gazette notification to apply for a fresh passport or re-issue with corrected details.
If there is a major change in your name (more than 2 letters or a surname change) after marriage or personal choice, the Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Delhi will mandate a Central Gazette notification.
For visa applications to USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, having a legal name change document (Gazette) provides a clear paper trail, significantly reducing the risk of administrative processing delays or rejections.
Our team specializes in preparing documentation that meets the exact standards of the Ministry of External Affairs and foreign consulates.
Prepare a strong affidavit stating the discrepancies and declaring the correct name to be used for all future international travel and residency.
Publish advertisements in two leading newspapers (English & Hindi) in Delhi. These are verified by the RPO during your passport appointment.
Submit to the Central Gazette. Once published, book an appointment at the nearest PSK in Delhi (RK Puram, Shalimar Place, or Gurgaon) for a name-correction re-issue.
A fresh passport with your correct legal name, valid for international visa processing.
Copy of the first and last pages of your existing Indian passport.
Notarized affidavit on stamp paper following the Annexure 'E' or 'D' formats as per PSK.
Original copies of two newspaper adverts (one English national and one Hindi).
Copies of marksheets/degrees showing the name mismatch to be resolved.
Don't let document errors slow down your dreams. Ensure your passport reflects your true identity with our expert Gazette services.