{"id":955,"date":"2026-04-25T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T10:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/blog\/?p=955"},"modified":"2026-04-28T05:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:40:26","slug":"checklist-documents-required-name-change-bangalore-psk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/blog\/checklist-documents-required-name-change-bangalore-psk\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist: Documents Required for Name Change at Bangalore PSK 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Checklist: Documents Required for Name Change at Bangalore PSK 2026<\/title>\r\n <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Heading to a Bangalore Passport Seva Kendra for a name change? Follow our 2026 checklist for mandatory documents, including newspaper ads, affidavits, and Annexures. Ensure your PSK appointment is successful!\">\r\n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\r\n <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n \"mainEntity\": [\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"What documents do I need for Karnataka Gazette notification for passport name change?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"The main list includes the notarized affidavit, identity proof, address proof, two photos, and a copy of your existing passport. The affidavit is the document that gets published, so get that one right first and foremost. Don't send the draft; get the affidavit notarized first.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"How do I submit a Karnataka Gazette notification to Bangalore Passport Seva Kendra?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"Carry the printed gazette page, which includes the page showing your name change notification, along with your other documents. They'll ask for this at the PSK counter along with the affidavit. Carry one original and one photocopy. They'll keep the original.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"What are the Karnataka Gazette name change notification fees in Bangalore for 2026?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"The publication charges are \u20b9400 to \u20b9600. Notary and affidavit fees are in addition. Out of pocket costs without an agent are usually under \u20b91,000 if you are doing it yourself.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"How many days does Karnataka Gazette notification approval take?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"Somewhere between 10 to 30 days. There is no published schedule. Submit your complete documents, follow up after 10 days, and don't book your PSK until you have your published copy in hand.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Can I download my Karnataka Gazette notification online?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"Yes. You can download your Karnataka Gazette notification online from the e-Gazette Karnataka portal. You can search by name or publication date. Simply download the relevant part IV A notification in PDF format.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Is a newspaper ad enough, or do I need the Karnataka Gazette too?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"For the passport name change at PSK Bangalore, if the name change is significant and not related to marriage, the gazette is required. A newspaper ad is not sufficient for the passport name change. Check the details with the PSK before giving a final answer.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Can I track my gazette application status?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"Not through an online portal, no. Call the Government Press directly. 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position: absolute; left: 0; color: #10b981; font-weight: bold; }\r\n \r\n .vibe-card { background: #fdfdfd; border: 1px solid #f1f5f9; padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n <!-- Hero Section -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-section mb-10\">\r\n <span class=\"tag\">Checklist: 2026 Edition<\/span>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 items-center bg-slate-50 p-5 rounded-2xl border border-slate-100\">\r\n <div class=\"flex-1\">\r\n <span class=\"text-[0.7rem] font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest block mb-1\">Authoritative Guide<\/span>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm font-semibold text-slate-800 leading-snug\">\r\n Your complete, Bangalore-specific document guide to getting your passport name change approved on the very first visit \u2014 without expensive legal consultants or multiple wasted trips.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"h-10 border-l border-slate-300 hidden md:block\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"flex items-center gap-2\">\r\n <div class=\"w-2 h-2 bg-emerald-500 rounded-full animate-pulse\"><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"text-xs font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase\">Verified for PSK Lalbagh & Marathahalli<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>The following are the unpleasant facts about the application of a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/name-change-for-passport-in-karnataka\">passport name change in a Bangalore<\/a><\/strong> PSK: the application process is remarkably easy, but document verification is brutal. One lost newspaper page, one incompatible spelling in your IDs, one dead affidavit and you are staring at a reclassified appointment, a second ride through the Bangalore traffic and in some cases even a re-initiated police verification.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>Having collected the feedbacks given by the applicants that have just undergone the name change process at the PSK Lalbagh, PSK Marathahalli and Bangalore POPSKs, a definite trend emerges: those who succeed in their first attempt are those who are obsessed with the documentation to the extent that they book the slot first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>This guide has been designed to accomplish just that. We will go through each of the documents you require - arranged in the manner of the name change you wish - with particular references to Bangalore newspapers, Karnataka Gazette and the current expectations of RPO Bangalore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"toc\">\r\n <h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><a href=\"#doc-first-rule\">The \"Document-First\" Rule at RPO Bangalore<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#minor-vs-major\">Minor vs Major Name Change Categories<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#category-a\">Category A: Minor Name \/ Spelling Corrections<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#category-b\">Category B: Documents for Major Name Changes<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#karnataka-specifics\">Karnataka Specifics: Bangalore Newspapers & Gazette<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#marriage-divorce\">Special Cases: Marriage & Divorce<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#quick-reference\">Quick-Reference Checklist Table<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#rejection-reasons\">Top 5 Rejection Reasons to Avoid<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#final-review\">The Final Pre-Appointment Review<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#faqs\">10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"doc-first-rule\">The \"Document-First\" Rule at RPO Bangalore<\/h3>\r\n <p>You would find three counters when you enter PSK Lalbagh or Marathahalli to change the name:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4 mb-6\">\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card\">\r\n <span class=\"text-blue-600 font-bold\">Counter A<\/span>\r\n <p class=\"text-xs mt-2 text-slate-500\">Token, biometrical scan, photograph and first document scan.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card border-blue-200 bg-blue-50\">\r\n <span class=\"text-blue-600 font-bold\">Counter B<\/span>\r\n <p class=\"text-xs mt-2 text-slate-500\">Verification officer (VO) check - The critical filter.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card\">\r\n <span class=\"text-blue-600 font-bold\">Counter C<\/span>\r\n <p class=\"text-xs mt-2 text-slate-500\">Approval of Granting Officer.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Most <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/gazette-office-in-karnataka\">passport name change application<\/a><\/strong> either fly or collide with a wall at counter A. The officer scans all the original documents, and compares it with what you posted on passport seva online and flags discrepancies immediately. No bargaining at Counter A, suspects who fail to submit a document or do it wrong are returned to rebook.<\/p>\r\n <p>That is, whatever you do prior to your appointment is 10 times greater than what you say during your appointment. This blog will make sure that you do not end up in that reschedule-and-rebook situation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"minor-vs-major\">Understanding the Two Categories: Minor vs Major Name Change<\/h3>\r\n <p>Before you start gathering documents, identify which category your name change falls into. This single decision determines half your paperwork.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"vibe-card\">\r\n <h4 class=\"text-600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/online-gazette-application-for-name-change-in-karnataka\">Minor Passport Name Change<\/a><\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm mb-2\">You fall into this category if you're:<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"text-xs space-y-1 text-slate-600 ml-4 list-disc\">\r\n <li>Fixing a spelling error (e.g., \"Smit\" \u2192 \"Smith\", \"Priyanka\" \u2192 \"Priyanka\")<\/li>\r\n <li>Correcting a phonetic variation (e.g., \"Krishnan\" \u2192 \"Krishnaa\")<\/li>\r\n <li>Splitting a single-word name into First Name and Last Name on the passport<\/li>\r\n <li>Adding initials or expanding initials (e.g., \"R. Kumar\" \u2192 \"Rajesh Kumar\")<\/li>\r\n <li>Making your passport name match your Aadhaar\/PAN exactly<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card\">\r\n <h4 class=\"text-600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/name-change-for-passport\">Major Passport Name Change<\/a><\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm mb-2\">You fall into this category if you're:<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"text-xs space-y-1 text-slate-600 ml-4 list-disc\">\r\n <li>Changing your entire first name or surname (unrelated to marriage)<\/li>\r\n <li>Adding or removing a middle name significantly<\/li>\r\n <li>Undergoing a legal identity change (religious conversion, gender change, personal preference)<\/li>\r\n <li>Making any change that results in a substantially different name from your previous passport<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"mt-4 italic text-sm\">\u26a0\ufe0f Important distinction: A marriage-based name change is technically treated as its own category \u2014 it's neither \"minor\" nor \"major\" in the traditional sense, and it does not require Gazette or newspaper advertisements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"category-a\">Category A: Documents for Minor Name \/ Spelling Corrections<\/h3>\r\n <p>For minor corrections, the document requirement is refreshingly light. Here's what you'll carry to the PSK:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h4 class=\"text-emerald-700\">Mandatory Documents<\/h4>\r\n <ul class=\"check-list text-sm\">\r\n <li>Original old passport + one self-attested photocopy of the front and back pages<\/li>\r\n <li>Original ARN receipt and printed fee payment confirmation<\/li>\r\n <li>Aadhaar card showing the correct spelling (original + self-attested copy)<\/li>\r\n <li>PAN card (original + copy) \u2014 supporting identity proof<\/li>\r\n <li>Address proof showing current Bangalore residence (rental agreement, utility bill, or Aadhaar if same)<\/li>\r\n <li>One additional photo ID (Voter ID \/ Driving License \/ 10th marksheet)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4 class=\"text-slate-700\">Highly Recommended<\/h4>\r\n <ul class=\"check-list text-sm\">\r\n <li>10th-grade marksheet or birth certificate with correct name spelling<\/li>\r\n <li>Bank passbook or statement reflecting the correct spelling<\/li>\r\n <li>Annexure E (self-declaration) \u2014 always a smart safety net<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <strong>\ud83d\udca1 The Aadhaar Alignment Trick:<\/strong> If your Aadhaar already shows the correct spelling you want on your new passport, your case becomes significantly easier. If your Aadhaar also has the wrong spelling, update Aadhaar first at a local enrolment centre before applying for the passport correction \u2014 this saves weeks of back-and-forth.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"category-b\">Category B: Documents for Major Name Changes<\/h3>\r\n <p>This is where things get serious. Major name changes require two critical legal pillars:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Pillar 1: Newspaper Advertisements (Both Required):<\/strong> One English daily widely circulated in Bangalore and one Kannada (regional) daily published locally. Must appear within last 6 months.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Pillar 2: Gazette Notification:<\/strong> Publication in either the Karnataka State Gazette or the Gazette of India.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4 class=\"mt-4\">Complete Document Checklist for Major Name Change<\/h4>\r\n <ul class=\"check-list text-sm\">\r\n <li>Original old passport + self-attested copy<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Full original newspaper page<\/strong> of the English ad (not a cutting \u2014 the entire page including the date and masthead)<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Full original newspaper page<\/strong> of the Kannada ad (same requirement)<\/li>\r\n <li>Original Gazette notification or its certified copy \/ verifiable e-Gazette printout<\/li>\r\n <li>Signed Annexure E \u2014 self-declaration deed for change of name<\/li>\r\n <li>Aadhaar card reflecting the new name (highly recommended)<\/li>\r\n <li>PAN card with updated name (if already updated)<\/li>\r\n <li>Address proof with current Bangalore address<\/li>\r\n <li>Additional photo IDs (Voter ID, Driving License, etc.)<\/li>\r\n <li>Original ARN receipt and fee payment confirmation<\/li>\r\n <li>Application form printout from passportindia.gov.in<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"karnataka-specifics\">Karnataka Specifics: Bangalore Newspapers and the Gazette Process<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"textsm mt-4\">\r\n <h4 class=\"text-600\">Accepted \r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/download-gazette-name-change-online-application-in-karnataka\/\">Bangalore Newspapers for Name Change Ads<\/a><\/h4>\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4\">\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card\">\r\n <h4>English Papers (Pick One)<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"text-xs\">The Times of India (Bangalore), Deccan Herald, The Hindu (Bangalore), The New Indian Express (Bangalore).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card\">\r\n <h4>Kannada Papers (Pick One)<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"text-xs\">Vijay Karnataka, Prajavani, Kannada Prabha, Udayavani, Vijayavani.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Cost Expectation for Newspaper Ads: \u20b9600 to \u20b92,000 per newspaper. You can book directly or through agencies in Gandhi Nagar or MG Road.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"vibe-card mt-4\">\r\n <h4>The Exact Wording for Your Newspaper Advertisement<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"italic text-sm\">\"I, [Old Full Name], S\/o or D\/o [Father's Name], R\/o [Full Bangalore Address], have changed my name from [Old Name] to [New Full Name] for all purposes and will henceforth be known as [New Full Name]. \u2014 [Signature\/Date]\"<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h4 class=\"mt-6\">The Karnataka Gazette Process<\/h4>\r\n <p><strong>Offline Route (DPSP Peenya):<\/strong> Visit Government Press office in Peenya Industrial Area. Physical copy issued in 15\u201330 days.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Online Route (e-Rajyapatra):<\/strong> Visit e-rajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in. Download digitally signed copy in 7\u201315 working days.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\" style=\"background-color: #f0fdf4; border-left-color: #22c55e; color: #166534;\">\r\n <strong>\u2705 Good news for Bangaloreans:<\/strong> The digital e-Rajyapatra Gazette is fully accepted at PSK Lalbagh and Marathahalli. Officers verify the QR code or digital signature directly.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"marriage-divorce\">Special Case:<a href=\"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/online-gazette-application-for-name-change-in-karnataka\"> Passport Name Change After Marriage<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <p>This type has its own stage as thousands of Bangalore applicants are confused at this place. When changing names due to marriage, Gazette or newspaper advertisements are not necessary.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6\">\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card\">\r\n <h4>Marriage-Based Name Change<\/h4>\r\n <ul class=\"check-list text-xs\">\r\n <li>Original marriage certificate (Government issued)<\/li>\r\n <li>Copy of spouse passport (Fast-tracks check)<\/li>\r\n <li>Couple pose (Not compulsory but requested sometimes)<\/li>\r\n <li>Annexure D \u2014 Notice to change\/add spouse name<\/li>\r\n <li>Old passport + Aadhaar with new name<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card\">\r\n <h4>Back to Maiden Name (Divorce)<\/h4>\r\n <ul class=\"check-list text-xs\">\r\n <li>Certified copy of divorce decree (Issued by court)<\/li>\r\n <li>Affidavit stating reversion to maiden name<\/li>\r\n <li>Normal ID and address verifications<\/li>\r\n <li><em>Ads or Gazette not usually required<\/em><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"quick-reference\">Quick-Reference Checklist Table<\/h3>\r\n <table class=\"matrix-table\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Document<\/th>\r\n <th>Minor Correction<\/th>\r\n <th>Major Name Change<\/th>\r\n <th>Marriage-Based<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>Old Passport (Original + Copy)<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Aadhaar Card<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><td>\u2705 Recommended<\/td><td>\u2705 Recommended<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Newspaper Ads (1 English + 1 Kannada)<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Karnataka Gazette \/ e-Rajyapatra<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Marriage Certificate<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Divorce Decree<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><td>Only if applicable<\/td><td>Only if applicable<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Address Proof (Bangalore)<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Annexure E (Name Change Declaration)<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0f Recommended<\/td><td>\u2705 Highly Recommended<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Annexure D (Spouse Name)<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><td>\u274c Not Required<\/td><td>\u2705 Mandatory<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"rejection-reasons\">The 5 Most Common Reasons Name Change Applications Get Rejected at Bangalore PSKs<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"vibe-card border-red-100 bg-red-50\">\r\n <ol class=\"list-decimal ml-5 text-sm space-y-2\">\r\n <li><strong>Instead of full pages, newspaper cuttings.<\/strong> The first page should be the whole with the masthead, date, and your advertisement. Cuttings cannot be verified.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Disagreement in spelling within the supporting ID.<\/strong> Aadhaar \"Rajesh Kumar\", PAN \"Rajesh K\", Gazette \"Rajesh Kumar Sharma\" will trigger rejection. Coordinate IDs first.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Gazette copy without verifiable signature or QR code.<\/strong> E-Rajyapatra must have a verifiable digital signature or QR code. No screenshots or anonymous PDFs.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Ads in newspapers that are more than 6 months old.<\/strong> The officer may want you to re-publish if your ads are older than 6 months from the appointment date.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Absence of the Annexure E in the case of significant changes.<\/strong> Counter B officers frequently demand signed Annexure E even when not strictly required. Carry a signed copy.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3 id=\"final-review\">The Final Pre-Appointment Review (Print This Before You Go)<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"bg-slate-900 text-white rounded-2xl p-6\">\r\n <ul class=\"check-list text-xs space-y-2\">\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">All original files in one folder.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Photocopies of all originals (at least 2 sets) self-attested.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Full-page original newspaper advertisements, in English and Kannada.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Gazette copy printed well with QR code \/ digital signature visible.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Printed, filled, and signed Annexure E and D (where appropriate).<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Verified address evidence is same as the address on the application form.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Ad within six months validated.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Aadhaar, PAN, and other IDs spelled with new name.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Confirmation of receipt of ARN and payment of the fee printed.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">Signing a black pen at the PSK.<\/li>\r\n <li class=\"text-white\">SMS confirmation of appointment saved on phone.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"mt-4 text-sm font-semibold\">You are now prepared for more than 90 percent of those who apply to Bangalore PSKs when you put a check mark next to all of these items and a high probability of first time approval is on the cards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-section\">\r\n <h2 id=\"faqs\" style=\"color: #4361ee; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f7ff; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\r\n 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q1: What exactly qualifies as a \"Major Name Change\" at RPO Bangalore?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">Any change that causes your new passport to have a significantly different name than your earlier passport is a major change; it can be a full first name change, a totally new surname (not in connection with marriage), the addition or removal of a middle name, or a change of legal identity. When an individual, familiar with you under your old name, would not know you with your new name as the same individual with a slight modification, it is major and must be published in Gazette + newspaper.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q2: Do I submit the original newspaper page, or is a cutting acceptable?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">You have to provide the complete original newspaper page that is, the mast head, date and your advert in its original printed version. Photocopies, scanned pictures as well as cuttings are regularly rejected at PSK Lalbagh and Marathahalli. Whenever you place your ad, be sure to request the newspaper agent to send you two full editions of the edition with your ad.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q3: Is a name change after marriage considered a \"Major Change\"?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">No. It is a separate category with lighter documentation of change of name based on marriage. You require a government-issued marriage certificate which is preferably a copy of the passport of your spouse, Annexure D, and regular ID documents but you do not require newspaper adverts or Gazette notification. This is among the greatest misconceptions that Bangalore applicants enter with.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q4: Is the online Karnataka e-Rajyapatra Gazette copy accepted at Bangalore PSKs?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">Yes. The e-Rajyapatra with full-fledged QR-code is digitally signed, and accepted at the PSK Lalbagh, PSK Marathahalli, and Bangalore POPSKs. There is no need to go to the DPSP office in Peenya to get a hard copy of the Gazette. All you have to do is make sure that the digital signature or QR is in print on the document you carry.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q5: My Aadhaar has the correct spelling, but my old passport has a spelling error. Is this minor?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">In this case, yes, this is corrected as a minor name. Your Aadhaar will be your most convincing piece of evidence to show the right spelling. Carry your original Aadhaar, a self attested copy, and any other document(s) (PAN, 10th marksheet) also having the correct spelling. No advertisements in newspapers or Gazette needed.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q6: What exact wording should my newspaper advertisement contain?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">The conventional structure is: I, [Old Full Name], S\/o or D\/o [Father Name], R\/o [Full Bangalore Address] have changed my name of [Old Name] to [New Full Name] and will henceforth be referred to as [New Full Name] only. Newspaper classified agencies in Bangalore write this in a standard form - you simply give them your details and they do the wording.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q7: Can I apply for a name change under Tatkaal in Bangalore?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">This is done at Tatkaal where you can apply to have minor name corrections undertaken, and in most instances, there is a name change based on marriage as well. But significant name changes that involve <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/applynamechange.in\/online-gazette-application-for-name-change-in-karnataka\">Gazette notifications<\/a><\/strong> and newspaper advertisements are only done under the normal category - not Tatkaal. It is an MEA rule and no PSK in Bangalore has the impetus to override it.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q8: What is Annexure E, and do I really need it?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">Annexure E is a self declaration \/ deed of change of name which you sign on plain paper (or 10 stamp paper as per the existing requirements). It is not necessarily enumerated as being strictly mandatory on passportindia.gov.in, but is commonly demanded by Counter B officers at Bangalore PSKs when major changes of name are sought and occasionally even when minor changes of name are sought. It does not cost you anything to carry a signed copy and it saves you the hassle of rescheduling- always carry one.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q9: Do I need to update my 10th-grade marksheet before applying for a passport name change?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">No. Your 10th certificate is evidence, not a legal document. The most common legal documents are the Gazette notification and newspaper advertisements which are used to change names in the passport. But when you have that 10th marksheet containing the correct\/new name on it, it increases your weight on the application and hence carry it along.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Q10: Can I publish both my newspaper advertisements in English papers?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-content\">No. The PSK requirement is an obvious one English per day, one of the regional languages per day that in the case of Bangalore residents is one Kannada newspaper. Posting both advertisements in English (although both will be very popular) will most probably lead to having your application flagged at Counter B. Stick to one English + one Kannada, both Bangalore editions.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-2xl p-8 my-10\">\r\n <h3 class=\"mt-0 border-none text-white p-0\">A Final Word Before Your PSK Visit<\/h3>\r\n <p>A passport name change feels intimidating on paper, but once you've gathered the right documents in the right format, the PSK visit itself takes around 90 minutes to 2.5 hours. The system is designed to be navigable without expensive lawyers or agents \u2014 provided you do your homework.<\/p>\r\n <p>Good luck with your new name. Whatever the reason behind the change, the paperwork is the last hurdle between you and the new identity you've chosen. \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm opacity-90 italic\">Ready to file? Visit passportindia.gov.in, fill the Re-issue form, upload your documents, pay the fee, and book your slot at PSK Lalbagh, PSK Marathahalli, or a Bangalore POPSK. 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