Indian Passport - UK New born - Procedure for Corrections

[binoj_a26]

Hi All,

I received my daughter's passport last week from HCIL. Upon checking, I found that the surname of my wife is incorrectly printed in the passport. In case any of you have faced this issue i.e. application form properly filled in but details incorrectly printed in the passport, could you let me know your inputs on the following
a) Should I need to book an appointment again or can I walk-in to the Passport Counters to get this rectified? I read in the HCIL site that we need to reach out to the Passport counters immediately. The next appointment is way out in November
b) Whether I need to get the application form filled and submitted again? If so, what would be the options that I need to select in the first page of the application form.

Any response would be hugely appreciated.

Regards

[ban.s]

I don't believe you need to book an appoint or fill a new form.
If it was error on their part, then they would amend that. Contact HCI and also provide proof that you submitted the form with correct information.

[binoj_a26]

Hi, thanks for your response. I emailed HCIL and have been told to come over in person with the relevant documents. What surprises me is that they will be issuing a letter duly sealed and signed by a competent authority. Aren't they supposed to re-issue the passport with all the entries correctly printed? Will this pose any problem when traveling with my baby?

Regards

[ban.s]

what exactly was the error?

typo in the surname or maiden surname used or completely unrelated surnamed printed?

you can request them to endorse the change within the passport observation page.

[binoj_a26]

My Wife's Surname was wrongly printed in my Daughter's passport under "Name of Mother".