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Passport, driving licence, voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN, and name change guides.
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- Apply for a Fresh PassportChecklist for a first Indian passport: address and birth proof, minor declarations, Normal vs Tatkaal, 36 or 60 pages, and 2026 fees from ₹2,500.All IndiaNormal: 2 to 4 weeks from the appointment. Tatkaal: 1 to 3 working days from the appointment
- Apply for a New PAN CardGet a new PAN: free instant e-PAN with Aadhaar OTP, or Form 93 via Protean or UTIITSL for ₹72 to ₹1,017. Documents, steps and delivery times explained.All IndiaInstant e-PAN: usually minutes. Protean/UTIITSL: e-PAN in a few days, printed card in about 2 to 3 weeks
- Change Surname or Correct Name Spelling in IndiaHow to change your surname or correct name spelling in India. Step-by-step affidavit, e-Gazette publication and ID update process with official links.All IndiaGazette: 15–30 working days. ID updates: 1–4 weeks each.
- Change Your Name After Marriage in IndiaHow to change your name after marriage in India. Update Aadhaar, PAN and passport using your marriage certificate. Gazette notice usually not needed.All IndiaVaries: Aadhaar update 2–7 days; PAN 2–3 weeks; Passport 2–4 weeks from appointment
- Get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)Get a Police Clearance Certificate through Passport Seva for a job, visa or immigration abroad: valid passport, address proof, ₹750 fee, police check.All IndiaSame day if police verification is already clear; otherwise about 1 to 3 weeks after the appointment
- Link PAN with AadhaarLink PAN and Aadhaar on the income tax e-filing portal: pay the ₹1,000 late fee via e-Pay Tax, submit with OTP, and reactivate an inoperative PAN within 30 days.All IndiaFee shows on the portal in 4 to 5 working days; an inoperative PAN becomes operative within about 30 days of linking
- Place a Newspaper Advertisement for Name ChangeHow to publish a name change advertisement in Indian newspapers. Sample wording, newspaper selection rules, typical costs and clipping requirements.All India1 to 3 days after submitting the ad to the newspaper
- Publish Name Change in the Government GazetteHow to publish your name change in the Official Gazette of India (e-Gazette). Fee is ₹1,100. Documents, online steps and timeline for gazette notification.All India15 to 30 working days after document verification
- Register as a Voter and Get a Voter ID (EPIC)Register as a new voter with Form 6, or move your vote with Form 8, online at voters.eci.gov.in. Free. Age and address proofs, BLO check and EPIC delivery.All IndiaUsually about 3 to 6 weeks to be added to the roll; the EPIC card follows by post
- Renew or Re-issue a PassportRenew an expiring Indian passport or replace a lost, damaged or outdated one: documents, Annexure F, Tatkaal option and 2026 fees from ₹2,500.All IndiaNormal: 2 to 4 weeks from the appointment. Tatkaal: 1 to 3 working days from the appointment. Lost passports can take longer
- Update Address in AadhaarChange your Aadhaar address online on myAadhaar (free with your own proof until June 2027), via head of family, or at a centre for ₹75. Documents and steps.All IndiaUsually a few days, up to 30 days; head-of-family requests wait for approval first
- Update Name in Employer and Service Records After Name ChangeHow to update your name in company HR records, payroll and EPF (UAN) after a name change in India. Joint declaration process and timeline explained.All IndiaHR records: 1 to 7 days. EPF/UAN: 15 to 30 days after employer submission.
- Update Name on Aadhaar Card After Name ChangeHow to update your name on Aadhaar after a name change. Submit SSUP form online or visit an enrolment centre with your documents. Fee is ₹50.All India2 to 7 working days after submission
- Update Name on Bank Account After Name ChangeHow to change your name in bank accounts after a name change in India. Documents needed, branch application steps and KYC update process explained.All India7 to 15 working days
- Update Name on Driving Licence After Name ChangeHow to update your name on your driving licence in India. Submit Form LLD at your RTO with your marriage certificate or gazette copy and updated Aadhaar.All India7 to 30 working days after submission at the RTO
- Update Name on Insurance Policies After Name ChangeHow to update your name on life, health and vehicle insurance policies after a name change in India. Documents, written request steps and KYC process.All India7 to 21 working days (varies by insurer)
- Update Name on PAN Card After Name ChangeHow to update your name on your PAN card after a name change. Submit Form 49A correction on Protean or UTIITSL with your updated Aadhaar. Fee ₹72–₹107.All Indiae-PAN: 2 to 5 working days. Physical card: 2 to 3 weeks.
- Update Name on Passport After Name ChangeHow to update your name on an Indian passport after marriage or gazette notification. Re-issue steps, documents needed and fee on Passport Seva.All IndiaNormal: 2 to 4 weeks from appointment. Tatkaal: 1 to 3 working days from appointment.
- Update Name on Voter ID After Name ChangeHow to update your name on Voter ID in India. Submit Form 8 online via voters.eci.gov.in or through your BLO with marriage certificate or gazette copy.All India30 to 60 days