Passport New Rule: If you want to add your partner’s name to your passport after marriage, then now you do not need to worry about the marriage certificate. The Ministry of External Affairs has made this rule easier than ever, which has brought great relief to millions of people.
Now marriage certificate is not required – know what is the new rule
Earlier, it was mandatory to submit a marriage certificate to add the name of the husband or wife in the passport. This process used to be difficult especially in those states where getting a certificate after marriage is not a common practice-like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
Now the Ministry of External Affairs has abolished this compulsion and has recognized the Self Declaration. This means that now you will get the facility to add your spouse’s name in your passport by just filling a simple form with some necessary information and photo.
Annexure J will now be your support
Under the new system, a document called Annexure J has been introduced, which will include a joint photograph of both of you, and some basic information along with your signature. This form will act as a declaration and will be considered as proof of marriage for the passport authority.
What will be the benefits of this change?
- Now there is no need for government documents to prove marriage
- The process has become simple, transparent and time saving
- It is now possible to add name in passport even if there is no marriage certificate
- Citizens of rural areas and small towns will get big relief
Why was this change necessary?
Even now, in many parts of India, people do not get a marriage certificate after marriage, which makes it a challenge to add the partner’s name in government documents or for foreign travel. The government, understanding this ground reality, has made the process flexible so that the common citizen does not have to get entangled in unnecessary legal formalities. This change is a sigh of relief especially for those who need to add the spouse’s name in the passport for foreign travel, visa application or family identification.
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