Adding surname

Question

► My son is having single name now after matric and sr. Sec. 10+2, he is doing diploma in computer science he is in final semester. Now he is facing problem while applying any online form for higher education. Last name is required every where. His aadhar pan voter id and passport have same single name. Kindly guide to add surname. In aadhar pan voter id and passport. And is it necessary to change in his matric plus two and diploma certificate. Kindly guide

Answer 1

Dear Client,

You can add a surname to all those documents. Each authority has a defined process and accepts supporting evidence. You can get a single verifiable identity document showing the new surname first through affidavit or newspaper or gazette publication then, update the Aadhaar Card, PAN card, Voter ID, Passport. Aadhaar is the de-facto identity card and is widely accepted. PAN and Voter ID are linked to Aadhaar on many portals and Passport is the primary identity for travel and university admissions. Having a Gazette notification, affidavit and government photo ID makes all the other updates easier.

To create a document showing the new surname, prepare a sworn affidavit stating your details, the reasoning behind addition to the name and that the same person is being referred. You can get it notarised. Publish a short ad in two local newspapers stating the name change. Now, submit the affidavit, newspaper clipping and ID proof to the Department of Publication for publication in the Gazette, since this is accepted as a primary proof of name change. After this, visit an Aadhaar Enrolment or Update Centre. Carry the above mentioned documents and the current Aadhaar. For updating PAN, use the PAN correction webform on wither NSDL or UTIITSL portal and submit proof of identity showing the new name. You will be issued a new PAN card. For updated Voter ID, apply through NVSP. Upload supporting documents, the BLO verifies and will update you on the roll. If you require reissued passport, you must apply for the name change on Passport Seva. Herein, police verification may be required. For correct in educational institution documents, CBSE has a formal process and forms of correction or name change. Submit the application with affidavit, gazette and school forwarding letter. For state boards, contact the board and apply for name correction. I hope this answer helps you. If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact.

Answer 2

Dear Sir,

Do affidavit + newspaper + gazette.

Update Aadhaar and PAN first.

Use the new name for all future education applications.

Attach gazette copy whenever certificates differ.

Adding surname

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