OCI Application - Name Change

[Yami007]

Hi,
I did a name change in Canada post divorce , but my Indian Passport have my previous name.I have name change certificate, do I still need notarized affadavit for new OCI application.

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi,
I did a name change in Canada post divorce , but my Indian Passport have my previous name.I have name change certificate, do I still need notarized affadavit for new OCI application.

I dont think so you need one. since you have a name change certificate available. That should suffice

 

[adesai21]

Hi,
I did a name change in Canada post divorce , but my Indian Passport have my previous name.I have name change certificate, do I still need notarized affadavit for new OCI application.

I applied for an OCI name change and submitted my provincial name change certificate. A few days ago, I received my application back in the mail requesting a notarized affidavit for the name change in my OCI card and Canadian passport. The letter also instructed me to mention my previous name exactly as it appears on my Indian passport in the application form.

Additionally, there's no provision in the online form to enter my new name if I mention my old name. I suppose I'll have to utilize the notes column to include my new name.

Additional Info: I got my name change certificate from Ontario & got a new Canadian passport with an updated name & driver's License, too, before applying for OCI Misc Service.

Long story short, I think you must attach an affidavit to save time and money.

 

[Yami007]

Thanks , I called them last week, I they insisted for the affidavit. I dont despite of having a name change certificate why they need other documents. Anyways, thanks shall keep inform you as well , if I get any other information regarding this.

 

[Miss bee]

I applied for an OCI name change and submitted my provincial name change certificate. A few days ago, I received my application back in the mail requesting a notarized affidavit for the name change in my OCI card and Canadian passport. The letter also instructed me to mention my previous name exactly as it appears on my Indian passport in the application form.

Additionally, there's no provision in the online form to enter my new name if I mention my old name. I suppose I'll have to utilize the notes column to include my new name.

Additional Info: I got my name change certificate from Ontario & got a new Canadian passport with an updated name & driver's License, too, before applying for OCI Misc Service.

Long story short, I think you must attach an affidavit to save time and money.

Can anyone please send me where can i get affidavit or sample ?

 

[adesai21]

Can anyone please send me where can i get affidavit or sample ?

I found several formats online but am unsure which one to use. Therefore, I have decided to visit a paralegal next week to obtain an affidavit. They charge $30-40 for preparing it.

 

[janie2canada]

Are there any recommendation of notary offices who know the affidavit format pls.

 

[Nikola10]

Hi everyone,

I recently changed my name and got a new passport. Previously, my name was listed as:

• First Name: XXX
• Last Name: John Smith

Now, with the new passport, it is:

• First Name: John
• Last Name: Smith

Luckily, my OCI card already has the correct order of my name:

• First Name: John
• Last Name: Smith

Do I need to apply for a reissue of my OCI card, or can I just upload my new passport copy, photo, and signature using the OCI miscellaneous services?

Thanks for your help!