How to Change Name on OCI Card?

JV Posted by: Jai Venkatesh
• 10 July, 2025
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To change your name on the OCI card, you need to visit the official website of the OCI services and go to the OCI miscellaneous services, then fill out an online application form to update your name or correct your name in the OCI card. Select your service 'Change of name' and upload all the supporting documents to change your name on the OCI card. For the minors, get the supporting documents signed by both parents and pay the required fees for OCI card miscellaneous services.

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  • Shilpa Kapoor 30 July, 2025

    An OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) can apply for OCI miscellaneous services if they want to renew or update any information in the OCI card. If you want to change your name on the OCI card or any personal information, then you also have to apply for OCI miscellaneous services and submit an online application through the online OCI Services website.

  • Shruti Vohra 18 July, 2025

    To change your name in OCI card after your marriage, you can apply through the miscellaneous services website by filling out an online application form, choosing 'Change of Name in OCI card' and uploading all the supporting documents with correct details in the application, and after paying fees, you will get your updated name in the OCI card in 4-6 weeks.

    • DK
      Devansh Kapoor 06 August, 2025

      For the name change application on the OCI card, you need to visit the OCI Services website and apply for the OCI miscellaneous services website, then fill out the details in the application form for a new OCI booklet due to name change, and submit your application to your nearest Indian embassy or consulate with fees and your old OCI card and passport. For the married person, you will need to provide your marriage certificate in case any changes need to be made to the OCI card. 

  • Ankit mangal 14 July, 2025

    The list of documents you need to upload for the change of name in the OCI card through the OCI miscellaneous services. self-attested passport of the individual, OCI card front and last page copy, reason for name change in the OCI card, copy of residence permit, for the change of surname after marriage, provide a copy of marriage certificate, spouse passport, resident permit of spouse, and OCI card of spouse, along with two passport size photos, and a notarized affidavit to change name in your OCI card.

    • AS
      Amit Sharma 30 July, 2025

      If you are applying for a name change miscellaneous application, then you need to gather some important documents for your application: a copy of your marriage certificate, if you are married, your spouse's passport, proof of residence, and your old OCI card. 

  • richika22 02 August, 2025

    Hi I submitted the application online for name change. I am located in New York - where do I send the documents and how do I pay online? There's no link online to pay.

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