Hi,
My mother’s name is Manjula N M. While filling out the passport application, her name was expanded to Manjula Nittore Meghanadh. I am currently filling out the passport reissue application, which asks for my mother’s first and last name. I am sure her first name is Manjula, but I am not sure what was mentioned as her last name—whether it is just Meghanadh or Nittore Meghanadh. Do you know any solution for this situation?
Thank you.
Generally first and middle name go together. You can give it a shot that way. If you are sure of the first name then mention two names as Last Name. If both the initials are expanded in your current passport then write it same way. Once you fill the application, there won’t be any first/last name for parents. They will come as a single line. Do not leave the name field blank though.
HI @Pavithra_D.S -
Were you able to get your mother’s name corrected in the passport? If yes, were you required to submit any name change affidavits or newspaper publishings?
This might answer your query.
Below is the email I sent to the passport office
I am in the USA and in the process of applying for a reissue of my passport through the Tatkal service. I have some confusion regarding the format of my mother’s name as required in the application form.
Issue/Query/Confusion
My mother’s name consists of three words:
A B C
I don’t know exactly which of these words are her first name, middle name, and last name. I don’t remember what exactly I filled in the passport application 10 years back. It could be any one of the cases mentioned below.
Case 1:
• First Name: A B C
• Last Name: Nothing
Case 2:
• First Name: A
• Last Name: B C
Case 3:
• First Name: A
• Middle Name: B
• Last Name: C
The online application form for reissuance of passport requires me to input mother name in below format:
Mother’s First Name + Middle Name
Mother’s Last Name
Since I don’t know exactly what the first name, middle name and last name are, can you please help me understand how to proceed in this situation?
Suppose if I fill in my mother’s name in the application form according to Case 1, meaning I put all three words as the first name and leave the last name blank. But if the actual records have my mother’s name in the Case 2 format, my application might get rejected. (I am not sure whether it will be rejected; I am just concerned that it might be.)
OR
Suppose I fill in my mother’s name in the application according to Case 2, meaning I put the first word as the first name and the second and third words as the last name. If the records have my mother’s name in the Case 1 format, then my application might get rejected.
Could you please provide guidance on how to accurately fill in my mother’s name in this case?
Below is the response I received from the passport office
Dear Pavithra,
Thank you for contacting the VFS Global Indian Visa, Passport & OCI Application Center Help Desk in the United States.
Please be informed that you may mention A B C on the First Name section.
My suggestion to you to Ashish - Please check with the VFS office once
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for advice regarding your specific situation.
@Pavithra_D.S - Thank you so much for the detailed response. I did contact them but they provided contradictory information on phone vs email.