Change of Name - British Passport and OCI

[anandh79]

Hi,

We have received our Naturalization certificate recently and have following queries.

My wife has her fathers name in the indian passport as surname.

1. Can she change her surname to my name while applying British Passport for the first time?

2. if so, will she have problems applying OCI (Indian overseas card) since she needs to use her indian passport name in the application.

3. Even if OCI sticker is issued, that will have her fathers name as surname whereas the british passport will have my name as surname.

Expert advise on this please!

Regards
Krish

[vivdubes]

What is the name in the naturalisation certificate ?

That is the name which is going to be followed in all British documents unless you go for change in name. All the relevant information is in the below link...

https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll

[anandh79]

Hi

Thanks.

I have no doubts in British passport as deed poll should be enough. When I apply passport, i need to send the naturalization and deed poll.

I am worried about more on OCI, do they accept Deed Poll or do I need any other document?

Regards
Krish