evidence: Apart from the information mentioned in the application form, applicants be it married, or divorcees need to provide marriage proof or decree of divorce to apply for passport. [...] No, in accordance with the law as it stands now, applicants must either present a marriage certificate or the divorce decision, or mention the divorce in their passport, if they are separated. It is no longer required to mention a past spouse on the application. [...] No, changing name post marriage or after divorce in the passport is not mandatory for women.