I am in the process of renewing my Indian passport from USA through VFS Global. I have below questions while applying for my renewal.
We can use Income Tax Return as valid proof of address in the USA. Does this mean my W-2 Form? If not what other Income Tax Return documents I can use as valid proof?
My mother first and last name are incorrect in my passport. Can I apply for a change in name in the same application? And what supporting documents do I need to send them?
I still have the same Indian Address, but my state (Telangana) is bifurcated from Andhra Pradesh. Address is not changed except the state is different. Do I need to opt for change of address? If so the old address proofs are sufficient? (I have Andhra Pradesh address in my Indian ID).
Below the documents you can submit for proof of address (Any one): Yes you can send Income Tax returns filed in the US (Form 1040) notarized.
State Issued ID OR
Driving license OR
Utility Bill - Water (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
Utility Bill - Gas (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
Utility Bill - Electricity (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
Valid Lease Agreement (Either main page of lease which has the address, or the signature page need to be notarized) OR
Mortgage (Either main page of lease which has the address, or the signature page need to be notarized) OR
Income Tax return OR
For College/University Students living on campus in University housing/dormitories, a letter from your institution on the institution letterhead explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice.
Marriage Certificate in case the address in spouse’s name, birth certificate of child in case of minor applicant along with parent’s address proof.
In case of applicant residing with parents/children/ relatives, a notarized undertaking from them with one of the copies of address proof as indicated above.
You can submit a notarized color copy of your Birth certificate to correct your Mothers name in your passport.
Complete passport application forms selecting your state as Telangana. If you current passport address is the same (except for the state) no additional backup documentation is required. But does not harm to provide a notarized copy of your address proof in India to avoid delays.
Good Luck!
Hey @rajasyamala ! I had a follow up question to your question. Did sending in a Notarized W2 work as a proof of address for you?
Would be great if you could let me know!
I believe 1040 tax return document is black and white in its original form. There is no option to print it in color format. So only option would be to send notorized copy of it.
Were you able to renew your passport with India ID with that state change ? (AP in passport but Telangana on the passport application file) rest of the address is same.