A held passport is stressful β especially with travel booked. Here's what's actually happening and how to move it forward.
The passport office cross-checks your name against your other documents. When the name on your application doesn't line up with your Aadhaar, PAN, or supporting documents β or with a recent change after marriage or divorce β the application can be placed on hold pending clarification or proof.
If you have a travel date, tell us immediately β the Express package and careful sequencing can help, but always keep a buffer for both the Gazette and the passport office. Full details on our passport name change page.
Share your situation and we'll tell you honestly what's needed to fix it β and whether a Gazette is even required. No pressure, no obligation.
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Normal plan: your Gujarat Gazette within 60 days. Express (extraordinary Gazette): within 30 days β counted from the date full payment is received and your application number is generated. Nobody can fix the Government Pressβs exact publication date, so instead of a promise we cannot keep, we give you a real remedy: if we miss the window you get a full refund of everything you paid us β and we still complete your Gazette at no further service charge. In practice most of our filed gazettes publish within about 15 days of filing; the 60/30-day windows are your written safety net. The guarantee is issued in writing with your quote.
