Change of Names on Passport

Change of Names on Passport 🇰🇪 – Law Simplified Whether due to marriage, divorce, religious reasons, or personal choice, you can legally change your name and update it on your Kenyan passport. This guide walks you through everything — no middlemen needed. 2. Procedure to Follow by Scenario ✳️ If You've Changed Your Name by Deed Poll (Statutory Name Change) Apply for name change via Deed Poll through the Registrar of Persons Publish the name change in the Kenya Gazette Wait for Gazette Notice to be issued Once gazetted, apply for a new passport (not an amendment) through eCitizen Present all documents including Gazette Notice to Immigration 💍 If You've Changed Name Due to Marriage Apply for a new passport under your married name Attach marriage certificate as proof No Gazette notice is required ⚖️ If You've Changed Name Due to Divorce Revert to your maiden or previous name Provide divorce decree or separation certificate Gazette notice might be requested if your former name is not reflected in ID/passport history 3. Required Documents Scenario Key Documents Required Deed Poll Deed Poll...