Passport

YOGESH NARAYAN RAUT (Querist) 14 April 2016 This query is : Resolved
Sir, I have all documents such as Voting card , Aadhar card ,Pan card with surname as "RAUT". I have also passport of Emigration Check Required ( ECR ) category having surname "RAUT". but my all education certificates from SSC to Graduation missprinted surname as "RAOOT". I got Job from Gulf country, but they (company) want Emmigration check not required (ECNR) passport. But when submit my SSC certificate to Passport office, Officer reject and told me to change spelling on SSC certificate.. and its impossible when i visited to my school and Head office of SSC board. So what to do for ECNR passport i this case. Please help...

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P. Venu (Expert) 15 April 2016
Legally, the difference in spelling could be explained through an affidavit. If passport authorities are adamant, you amy file a WP.

Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 15 April 2016
yes, affirming an affidavit beofre the magistrate is enough.

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 15 April 2016
You can proceed with the name change process by affirming through affidavit, news paper ad and publishing in official gazette.